Styrolution

GPPS prices to rise in July

Ineos buys BASF's share in 50:50 styrenics joint venture for EUR 1.1 bn

ABS rolls over into June / PS prices lowered

New line for speciality SAN started up in India / Growing demand from key industries

EU greenlights PVC joint venture / Divestment plan accepted / World's third largest producer

Polystyrene price hike

Price increase for PS and “Terluran” ABS

Price hike for styrene copolymers

Flotations plans revived / Former Dow business hopes to raise USD 200m and pay down debt

Ageing populations and packaging growth boost global consumption / European market robust despite challenging economics / New medical products showcased at “Pharmapack Europe” in Paris

"Terluran" ABS prices roll over into March

European PS price lowered

Improved margins lead to record operating profit in 2013 / Synergy programme contributes to growth

Focus on petrochemical strengths boosts earnings power / CEO Kurt Bock says Europe should embrace shale gas / “Happy shareholder” in styrenics jv Styrolution

North American SMMA plant to be shuttered with output shifting to Germany / Latest step in “Triple Shift” growth strategy aimed at ensuring global supply from at least two sites

Engineering thermoplastics consumption recovers slightly in 2013 / Gains driven by ABS and PMMA / Import volumes of PC, PA and SAN down / Asian producers increasingly step into the fold / Low local capacity utilisation rates / Plastinfo report

Rob Buntinx to head up new organisational unit at Styrolution / In charge of Global Focus Industries and R&D

Polystyrene prices to rise

UK distribution agreement with Longfield / Cheshire-based company will market range of masterbatches and concentrates

Moving forward to strengthen EMEA market share / Raising speciality output across German sites / Schwarzheide to emerge as important hub

Price increase for polystyrene

Consolidation of Indian entities / Study to expand ABS capacity in Dahej

November price for PS cheaper

Construction to begin on AMSAN production line in Mexico

Partnering with Styrolution in Spain / Distributor for Terluran standard ABS