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SHOWA DENKO
Plant for carbon nanotubes begins operations / Highpolymer subsidiary integrated into core business / SunAllomer expands
21.04.2010
SGL CARBON
Joint venture with BMW to manufacture carbon fibres in US / Plans to produce CFK parts for BMW's “Megacity Vehicle”
09.04.2010
ASIA
Region continues to be world's fastest growing masterbatch market / Demand to reach 1.2m t/y in 2013 / China is most significant growth driver
07.04.2010
CRISTAL GLOBAL
Force majeure declared on TiO2 from UK plant / Plant closed after explosion
24.03.2010
CHEMTURA
Expansion of global antioxidants and UV stabilisers production / PVC additives unit sold to Artek Arterian
02.03.2010
EVENTS
AMI: Masterbatch 2010
17.02.2010
CHINA
Masterbatch market continues to grow / Industry dominated by 50 leading companies / AMI report
11.02.2010
FLAME RETARDANTS
Brominated flame retardant emissions significantly reduced in Europe / VECAP progress report
04.02.2010
CHEMTURA
Brominated flame retardant sourcing deal agreed with Albemarle / Litigation dispute resolved
22.01.2010
GLASS FIBRE PRODUCTS
European Commission launches investigation into Chinese imports / APFE accusations of dumping / EuCIA warns that import duties could drive prices up, production elsewhere
15.01.2010
US PACKAGING ADDITIVES
Demand to increase 4.6% annually to USD 550m in 2013 / Higher prices will support market value
11.01.2010
CHEMTURA
SK Capital in "stalking horse” bid for global PVC additives business / Late February sale seen
06.01.2010
FLAME RETARDANTS
US to phase out DecaBDE by 2013 / Chemtura and Albemarle announce commitment
23.12.2009
CLARIANT
Acquisition of Russian masterbatch producer Euromaster / Local and international customers
11.12.2009
CHEMTURA
More antioxidants to meet Middle East demand
24.11.2009
PLASTICS ADDITIVES
Global market expected to reach USD 45.8 bn in 2014 / Property modifiers command largest share / BCC study
17.11.2009
ADDITIVES
EUR 173m fines levied on European stabilisers cartel / Ciba to pay EUR 68.4m for price fixing
13.11.2009
SGL
Carbon fibre jv with BMW / Technology for new “Megacity” vehicle / MRC to supply precursors
02.11.2009
CABOT
Carbon black plant expanded in China
02.11.2009
A. SCHULMAN
Masterbatch plant planned for western India
29.10.2009
EVONIK
Plasticiser alcohol plant started up in Germany / Plasticised PVC demand forecast to grow 3-4% anually
12.10.2009
FLAME RETARDANTS
New Freedonia study predicts 2.7% annual growth in US market / Increases to be driven by construction
01.10.2009
ARKEMA
Pilot plant for carbon nanotubes
22.09.2009
POLYONE
New production lines in Europe / Additives for specialty applications in packaging, medical technology and transport
17.09.2009
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
Expansion of capacity for colour and additive masterbatches / New production line in Russia
17.09.2009
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