Georgia Gulf

Acquisition of Axiall's aromatics businesses / Plans for further development

North American PVC producer acquires Vinnolit / Latest consolidation in the global PVC market

Potential cracker project set to be implemented in Louisiana

Phthalate-free, bio-based flexible vinyl compounds now available / Materials offer benefits in sustainability and physical performance

Standard Thermoplastics PVC March 2013: Deep freeze in building sector allows only minimal cost pass-through for S-PVC base / Rising plasticiser prices drive S-PVC (P) compounds / April picture dominated by rollover, despite falling ethylene notation

Rebranding as Axiall Corporation following merger with PPG

Fire leads PPG Industries to declare force majeure for VCM from Louisiana

Purchase of PPG's commodity chemicals business / Creation of North America's second largest VCM producer / Deal improves integration with low cost US gas

Proposal to acquire Georgia Gulf withdrawn / Plans to liquidate all holdings

Takeover offer for Georgia Gulf increased / New offer rejected

USD 1 bn takeover offer for vinyls producer Georgia Gulf

Georgia Gulf declares force majeure for PVC from Plaquemine