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ARMACELL Flexible foams producer acquired by investors linked to Blackstone and Lego majority shareholder Kirkbi	05.01.2016
GRAVITY PIPES EUROPE Market remains below 2007 peak at EUR 6 bn in 2015 / Trend is reversing / Demand will pick up over next five years / AMI report	02.12.2015
GRABOPLAST Extensive upgrades in Hungary / Floor coverings producer launches PVC undercarriage technology for the automotive segment	30.11.2015
GAZI Bangladeshi pipe producer orders six additional PVC extrusion lines	30.11.2015
TRELLEBORG Acquisition of CGS for EUR 1.2 bn / Czech tyre specialist will strengthen positions in a number of areas	19.11.2015
ISOPAN New plant for PU sandwich panels in Russia / Further production plant planned in Mexico	06.10.2015
PLASTIC PIPES PVC pipe makers target growth in China / Exhibition in Shanghai / New leadership roles at PVC4Pipes	07.09.2015
THERMAL INSULATION Energy efficient building construction in Europe and Asia drives global demand / Fastest growth expected for PU materials / World market valued at USD 23 bn in 2021 / Frost & Sullivan report	18.08.2015
WORLD PLASTIC PIPE Market forecast to reach 19.3 bn metres in 2019 / PVC is leading resin in production / Construction will boost demand / Robust growth in developing nations / Freedonia study	17.08.2015
FRANCE National Assembly passes energy transition bill / Ban on plastic single-use carrier bags and tableware / Legislation also promotes building insulation / Plastics industry critical	04.08.2015
BOSTIK Arkema subsidiary opens adhesives plant in India / Focus on disposal hygiene market	29.07.2015
THERMAL INSULATION European demand to grow by 2.8% per year, led by central and eastern Europe / Concerns about EPS fire performance / IAL Consultants report	23.07.2015
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Eco-profile of Europe's PVC production improves / PlasticsEurope study	16.07.2015
INSULATED PANELS Growth in cold storage in Asia and Middle East boosts global demand / Output forecast to grow by 4% per year to 2019 / IAL Consultants directory	15.07.2015
COVERIS Acquisition of Olefinas takes packager into Latin America / Supplier to agricultural sector	24.06.2015
HARD SURFACE FLOORING US demand to grow by 6% per year to 2019 / Fastest growth predicted for PVC flooring / Freedonia report	15.05.2015
KINGSPAN European Commission approves Joris Ide acquisition	26.03.2015
PLASTIC PIPE INDUSTRY Sector characterised by consolidations in Europe / Germany remains largest producer / Top 10 companies account for 40% of output / Wavin is market leader / AMI reports	20.02.2015
EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION MARKET Return to recovery in 2014 / Moderate growth predicted to 2017 / UK and Eastern Europe key drivers of growth / Euroconstruct panel	11.02.2015
EUROPEAN PROFILE EXTRUSION Windows and building profiles account for 60% of market / Germany is largest consumer / AMI guide	09.02.2015
PU PANELS Global demand to grow by 4.4% per year to 2018 / Fastest growth expected in India / IAL Consultants report	30.01.2015
KINGSPAN Purchase of Belgian steel and PU sandwich plates producer Joris Ide Group	29.01.2015
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES EUR 1 bn deal to acquire Belgian flooring producer IVC / Strengthening global footprint / Good growth prospects for luxury vinyl tile	20.01.2015
MYRAL French PU sheet producer commissions additional production line	19.01.2015
EPS INSULATION Austrian producers switch to “PolyFR” / Substitution completed six months ahead of REACH deadline	16.01.2015

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