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BIOPLASTICS
Global demand to reach 1m t/y in 2015 / Largest gains predicted for non-biodegradable bioplastics / Brazil emerges as leading producer / Market shift away from Europe, US / New Freedonia report
15.12.2011
TEIJIN
Pilot plant for CFRTP parts to start up in 2012 / One-minute cycle time “ideal” for automotive
06.12.2011
BASF
New 6,000 t/y plant for “Ultrason” PESU in Korea / First outside Germany / Start-up 2012
05.12.2011
CHINA
State initiatives to promote use of biodegradable plastics, strengthen biotech sector / Starch-based materials account for 60% of bioplastics output / Efforts to separate organic waste could spur local consumption
02.12.2011
EPOXY RESINS
Matrix material of choice for CRP applications / Eight manufacturers in Europe / European capacity stands at 340,000 t/y / Prices influenced by polycarbonate and glycerol / Recycling limited to cement sector
01.12.2011
RODENBURG
Acquisition of fellow Dutch bioplastics producer Optimum / Serving both the converter and compounder markets
28.11.2011
DANONE
Follow-up: End to legal dispute over advertisement of PLA yogurt tub / Compromise reached with German environmental group
23.11.2011
ARKEMA
Acquisition of Chinese specialty polyamide manufacturer HiPro from Rhodia / Deal also comprises feedstock producer Casda Biomaterials
23.11.2011
A. SCHULMAN
Mitsubishi to take over Sunprene joint venture
15.11.2011
BIOAMBER
Further plant for biosuccinic acid and BDO with Mitsui / Two more projects planned
15.11.2011
DOW / MITSUI
Brazilian biopolymers jv takes all hurdles
11.11.2011
MERQUINSA
Spanish TPU maker to be bought by Lubrizol / Polycaprolactone specialist / Wide geographical range
09.11.2011
SABIC
New North American PP compound plant starts operations
04.11.2011
LAUREL BIOCOMPOSITE
Filler material developed from corn waste / US plant planned for 2012
31.10.2011
WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES
European market growing at 25% per year / Rosy prospects for the future / AMI study
27.10.2011
FORMOSA / KRATON
Follow-up: Authorities give go ahead for new Taiwan-based HSBC joint venture
27.10.2011
FLUOROPOLYMERS
German industry association warns of feedstock shortages / High prices expected to stay until year's end
24.10.2011
COMPOSITES MARKET
Wind turbines to topple aerospace from pole position / Global Market to more than triple by 2020 / Automotive industry remains a sleeping giant / Lux Research reports
19.10.2011
GLOBAL TPE MARKET
Demand to increase by 6.3% annually to 2015 / Motor vehicle production fuels growth / Asia Pacific remains largest market / Freedonia report
14.10.2011
DIC
Japanese PPS producer acquires foothold in Europe / Investing in new plant in Austria / Solvay's “Primef” business bought / Raising output in Malaysia and Japan
14.10.2011
KEYUAN PETROCHEMICALS
New SBS plant in China starts trial operations
13.10.2011
PTT CHEMICAL
Thai petrochemicals group invests USD 150m into US bioplastics producer NatureWorks / Plans to build world's second “Ingeo” facility in Thailand
13.10.2011
ECOLOGIC
Agreement to supply Argentine flexible packaging manufacturer with biodegradation-enhancing “Eco-One” additive / Latest foray into Latin American market
13.10.2011
DOW
Thai propylene oxide jv begins production / Full output expected in Q4 / Feasibility study for new world-scale EPDM plant
12.10.2011
CARBURES
Composites manufacturer to open plant in North America / Aerospace market a key target
07.10.2011
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