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TRINSEO
Styrenics producer outperforms its own targets
06.02.2018
INEOS STYROLUTION
New distribution structure implemented in Europe
08.01.2018
TRINSEO
Supply bottlenecks flatter Q3 operating results / Fiscal 2017 core profit outlook revised up
13.11.2017
TRINSEO
New research and development centre opens in the Netherlands
02.10.2017
TRINSEO
Raw material timing and price lag squeeze Q2 margins / 2017 financial targets revised down
11.08.2017
INEOS
Q2 EBITDA rises nearly 12% / Chemical Intermediates segment up almost 30%
01.08.2017
TOTAL
Industrial-scale PS recycling trial successfully completed / French plastics and petrochemicals group targets material with 20% recycled content
06.07.2017
BIESTERFELD PLASTIC
German distributor to market BASF's polystyrene portfolio
03.07.2017
INEOS
USD 2 bn expansion of gas-based petchems in Europe / PDH plant may be built at Antwerp / Cracker capacity at Grangemouth and Rafnes to reach 1m t/y
19.06.2017
DIC
PS production commissioned in collaboration with Thai Styrenics / Deal secured in response to expected slowdown in PS shipments in Japan
31.05.2017
TOTAL
Reconstruction of Carling site completed / Production of PS, specialities and resins
17.05.2017
TRINSEO
2017 targets revised up on upbeat Q1 / Latex Binders, Synthetic Rubber and Feedstocks buoy core profit
09.05.2017
BP
50% stake in Secco to be sold for USD 1.68 bn / Move will align firm's petrochems business in China
03.05.2017
INEOS
Record EBITDA for Q1 / Strong markets worldwide / Weak euro helps European business while feedstock flexibility aids North America
28.04.2017
TRINSEO
Strong business performance boosts profits to record levels / 2017 net profit and adjusted EBITDA outlook confirmed
02.03.2017
INEOS
New UK headquarters inaugurated / Shale gas and vinyls to be steered from London
13.12.2016
TRINSEO
Bain Capital sells remaining stake in Dow's former styrenics business / Fully independent public company
28.09.2016
BP
Borealis, Ineos and SK reportedly interested in stake in Secco joint venture with Sinopec / Bids to be submitted shortly
22.09.2016
INEOS STYROLUTION
Power outage stops PS plants at Antwerp / Output cut sharply / Strict allocation
07.09.2016
BP
Seeking buyer for stake in Chinese jv SECCO / Asset sale to improve finances / China's largest cracker
26.08.2016
TRINSEO
Margins lift Q1 2016 profit / Revenue falls on cheaper feedstocks and lower sales
11.05.2016
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polyolefins, EPS: Total declares force majeure for Feluy / Truck strike in Belgium prevents deliveries
07.04.2016
ESTYRENICS
Egyptian PS producer secures SM supply following deal with Cyprus' New Perspektive / Agreement also includes PS offtake
29.03.2016
TRINSEO
Strong improvement in 2015 as operating profit reaches USD 394m / Performance materials and basic plastics businesses contribute to gains / Optimistic outlook for 2016
09.03.2016
INEOS
2015 EBITDA comes in at a record EUR 2.2 bn
01.03.2016
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