Perstorp

Raising global caprolactone prices in March

Raising modifier and intermediate prices in 2013

Distribution deal with Nordmann, Rassmann extended to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Serbia

Biodegradable plastics expansion in UK

Distribution agreement with Barentz is extended / Wide range of polymers and chemicals

New Vencorex isocyanates joint venture sealed

Distribution agreements with NRC in Brazil and Scandinavia

Distributor for Mitsubishi co-polyester in Europe / Substitution of other polymers for safety reasons

Polyurethane feedstocks in March 2012: Seasonal influences spark demand / TDI producers see triple-digit gains, MDI and polyols up by single-digit figures / Producers will seek further margin gains in April

Polyurethane feedstocks in February 2012: Notations rise across the board / TDI gains further momentum / MDI and polyols also move forward / Robust demand for flexible polyols / Supply and cost issues drive

Wider distribution pact with Nordmann, Rassmann for German-speaking Europe

Isocyanate jv agreed with Thai PTT Global Chemical / Plans to invest in France and Asia

Isocyanate jv planned with Thai PTT Global Chemical / PTT to invest EUR 115m for a 51% stake

Swedish group adds second caprolactone line to UK facility / Output to go towards meeting rising global demand / Plans for a Chinese facility?

Polyurethane feedstocks in March 2011: MDI takes a giant step forward / TDI sees minimal gains / Cost pass-through for polyols / High starting materials prices limit PU output / Demand becoming more dynamic / Calls for hikes despite stagnating costs

Polyurethane feedstocks in February 2011: Cost pressure drives MDI and polyols / Downturn in TDI ends / Producers unable to pass on all hikes / Unusually strong demand / Heightened risk of increase in March

Price hike for purified isophthalic acid

Perstorp lifts force majeure for TDI from Le Pont de Claix

Perstorp lifts force majeure effective immediately

Price hike for TDI product range

Polyurethane feedstocks in January 2011: Higher costs have limited effect on polyols / MDI in weak rollover / TDI slips again / Plants in winter mode / Sluggish demand / Producers likely to seek hikes soon

Fire retardant polyol for thermoplastics launched

Micronized polyols for lead-free PVC stabilisation

Polyurethane feedstocks in July 2010: Building boom fuels MDI and polyols again / TDI moves sideways at high level / Allocation still the rule / Heated demand / Upswing likely to continue despite summer holidays

Polyurethane feedstocks in June 2010: Seasonal demand drives MDI and polyols upward / TDI firm at a high level / Outages shorten supply in several production stages / Demand strong / Risk of increases in July