Mitsubishi

PC capacity in Shanghai doubled / EUR 3 bn investment programme for global PC headquarters wrapped up

Planned merger between UMG joint venture and JSR subsidiary Techno Polymer / Japanese ABS industry continues to consolidate

John Caamano named CEO of one of the world's leading POM producers

Output of transparent plastic continues to grow / Most capacities located in Asia / Key applications include optoelectronics, underground engineering and automotive / New production processes are more economical

Turkish BOPP producer expands Izmir headquarters / New Brückner machine put into operation

Despite overcapacities, plans to lift output in Asia / Global consumption stands at 4m t/y / Decline in optical data storage devices pressures sector / Market unsettled by BPA controversy / Opportunities for lighting technology and automotive applications

Renault and Peugeot advance electric vehicles in China together with Dongfeng / Country's air pollution levels could be a help

Faulty airbag inflators used in cars from 11 manufacturers / Vehicle recall in US swells to 34m / NHTSA coordinating public information campaign

METI industry ministry calls on petrochemical sector to implement more cracker consolidations

Cheap Chinese PTA dogs Japanese in India, too / “Existential crisis” / Higher anti-dumping duties?

Compounding agreement with Setsunakasei / Strengthening activities in Japan

Investing USD 250m in European carbon fibre production / New plant to be located near Lyon / Key customer Airbus

Entering the 3D printing market with plastic filaments

North America's shale gas advantage will not evaporate soon, Liveris says / European companies must import or quit markets / CEO defends his integrated production strategy

Automotive lighting joint venture with China South Industries / Changan is major customer

Business “on track” for 2013, CEO says / Polymer investment proceeding as planned

Reduction of overcapacities in Italy, Spain and particularly France / TecPart says German suppliers are on comparatively safe ground / "Markets will stagnate for several years" / Raising R&D activities in Europe?

New eco-efficient 120,000 t/y MMA plant to be located on the Gulf of Mexico / Start-up in 2015

Mitsubishi and Celanese joint venture raises POM output / New capacity to come on stream in early 2014

Large diameter pipe line demonstrated at Vietnamese manufacturer / Over 450 international guests attend

Dubai-based plastics distributor on the lookout for PVC impact modifier supplier to cater to Mideast market demands

Distributing Aksoy Plastik's additives and colouring solutions

How severely will the Japanese catastrophe hit the international automotive industry? / Supply problems reach Europe / Regional shifts in polymer demand possible / Plastixx automotive price indices continue to rise unabated

Almost half the olefin chain affected by quake and tsunami / Exact extent of damage remains unclear

“Xantar” distribution pact transfers to Mitsubishi