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THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDING
Asian demand for thermoplastics compounds stands at 11m t / Colour compounds account for largest share / Sector dominated by independent companies / China is largest regional consumer and producer
 		29.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
BASF's larger Ludwigshafen cracker to undergo maintenance turnaround
 		27.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Bayer lifts force majeure for polyols from Fos / Flexible foam grades still in short supply
 		27.04.2011
INDONESIA
Upgrading the country's petrochemical industry / Investments to raise domestic capacity aimed at reducing dependence on imports
 		20.04.2011
KAZAKHSTAN
Plans for new 500,000 t/y PP complex / Lummus supplies licence and engineering work
 		19.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Georgia Gulf declares force majeure for PVC from Plaquemine
 		18.04.2011
COMPOSITES
Reinforcements: JEC Show in Paris and Germany's VDI Plastics Conference focus on carbon fibres / Use of CRP for mass car production not yet in sight / The race for reinforcing materials is on / Glass fibres offer high growth potential
 		18.04.2011
PVC RECYCLING
“Vinyl 2010” meets 10 year targets / “VinylPlus” initiative developed for 2011
 		15.04.2011
POLYURETHANES
Indirect PU foam buyers file lawsuit accusing group of manufacturers of price fixing / US and Canadian companies involved / Damages could exceed EUR 3.5m
 		14.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Lotte Chemical declares force majeure for PTA from Wilton / PET deliveries still guaranteed
 		08.04.2011
SERBIA / CROATIA
Still battling the effects of economic recession / New capacities scheduled to come on stream in Serbia / Croatian industry still in hibernation
 		08.04.2011
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Naphtha prices take to new heights / Strong euro cushions somewhat
 		07.04.2011
MASTERBATCH MARKET
Procurement of basic materials becoming ever more critical says German Association / Producers in "serious difficulty" due to supply bottlenecks and strict allocations / Consequences of Japanese catastrophe incalculable
 		04.04.2011
PMMA
Acrylic polymer fit for the future / New applications in automotive glazing, solar power and electronics / Transparency and weatherability / Light guides for flat screen monitors represent 25% of consumption
 		01.04.2011
PET PACKAGING
Pira says worldwide growth will lag in 2010-2015 / Asia-Pacific expected to lead output and consumption / Technology developments boost market / Bottled water seen to pass soft drinks / Global PET capacity more than 20m t/y
 		31.03.2011
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