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BASF
Launch of global “Valeras” brand for sustainable plastic additives / Closing the circularity loop
16.07.2021
TEIJIN
Introduction of thermoplastic tape with PPS matrix
13.07.2021
LIFOCOLOR
Introduction of “Bio-C” masterbatch / End product can be certified as home-compostable
12.07.2021
BASF
Sale of pigments business complete / DIC pays EUR 1.15 bn
02.07.2021
CLARIANT
Price hike of up to 25% for additives
01.07.2021
VERTELLUS
US speciality chemicals group buys unit of Austria's ESIM Chemicals
30.06.2021
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
Masterbatch specialist moves into new plant in Russia / Ample space for further expansions
29.06.2021
SYNTHOMER
Michael Willome tapped as CEO / Move follows stints at Bystronic, Clariant
29.06.2021
CLARIANT
Pigments business to be merged with Heubach group / Current owner to hold 20% in combined company
15.06.2021
AVIENT
Development of “Renol” and “Remafin” masterbatches to make synthetic wine corks
15.06.2021
SI GROUP
Investment of EUR 41m to expand antioxidant capacity in North America / Production of liquid phosphite antioxidant begins in China
02.06.2021
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Plasticiser: Grupa Azoty declares force majeure on DOTP from Kedzierzyn
20.05.2021
PERSTORP
Renewable version of PVC plasticiser introduced
20.05.2021
AVIENT
Acquisition of Clariant unit drives earnings / High demand for medical technology and consumer goods / Caution about outlook
12.05.2021
NEXEO
Development of car parts with antiviral properties / Collaboration with Ruspa and Parx Materials
07.05.2021
W.R. GRACE
US polymer technology firm acquired by Standard Industries / Company expected to operate independently
04.05.2021
BIESTERFELD
German distributor obtains right to sell ExxonMobil's modifiers in Europe
23.04.2021
BASF
Launch of sustainable PVC plasticisers / Drop-in alternatives for fossil-based products
22.04.2021
UNITECHEM
First sales office in Germany / Collaboration with German Leschaco Group
22.04.2021
AMPACET
Expansion of plant in Russia / Additive production line added
20.04.2021
CLARIANT
Materials supplier opens new China HQ / Shanghai complex includes innovation centre / Additives production starts in Cangzhou
19.04.2021
CLARIANT
Membership of Circular Plastics Alliance
13.04.2021
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Evonik restarts production of plasticisers
25.03.2021
PLASTIX
Launch of new recycled “green ropes” / Much lower carbon emissions than with virgin plastics
22.03.2021
RAW MATERIALS
BASF and Evonik declare force majeure for plasticisers
18.03.2021
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