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MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Acquisition of Swiss engineering plastics recycler	09.03.2020
ALBIS Distribution of Lucite's PMMA portfolio in Iberia / Sales region for Covestro's PC expanded	25.10.2019
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Production of carbon fibre SMCs in Italy / Collaboration with prototype maker CPC	22.08.2019
PLASTICS INDUSTRY THAILAND Polymer production growth supported by domestic and foreign investments / Strong demand from packaging and automotive sectors / Reliable logistics infrastructure	30.07.2019
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Expansion of EVOH plant in Texas	20.06.2019
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Acquisition of US stock shapes manufacturer APT / Synergies in injection moulding and extrusion	19.06.2019
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL PP compound production to be expanded for Indian automotive market / New TPE plant also planned	26.04.2019
QUADRANT Name to be changed to Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials / Existing brand names to be retained	01.03.2019
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Global alliance of 29 companies aims to help manage plastics waste / Commitments totalling over USD 1 bn	17.01.2019
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Japanese chemicals group strengthening PVC compounds business / Acquisitions in Indonesia and India	17.07.2018
ULTIMAKER Partnerships with major polymer suppliers for 3D printing materials	28.05.2018
SAMAC Commercial production of MMA and PMMA begins in Saudi Arabia	10.04.2018
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Dutch Filaments bought as part of investments in 3D printing business	09.03.2018
TECHNO-UMG Japan's new integrated player now due to start in April / Three-way merger	19.01.2018
HEXCEL Acquisition of Structil complete / Aerospace and industrial composites production in France	12.10.2017
CORRECTION - POLYMER PRICES China Standard Thermoplastics May 2017: Feedstocks see general drop except for propylene / Commodity market no less exciting than a rollercoaster ride / Demand normal to weak	20.06.2017
HEXCEL Negotiations to buy French composites firm Structil / Deal would boost aerospace and industrial offering	06.06.2017
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL Plans to acquire full control of speciality chemicals producer Nippon Gohsei / Part of 2020 management strategy	17.08.2016
POLYMER PRICES China Standard Thermoplastics March 2016: Peak of maintenance cycle pushes feedstock costs higher / Polymer prices rise significantly / Strong demand / Inventory levels mostly normal, with some materials trending short / Further uptrend in April	06.04.2016
FAURECIA Increased use of natural fibres and biopolymers in vehicles / Joint venture with French hemp supplier Interval '/ Partnering with Mitsubishi on "BioMat"	07.10.2015
MITSUBISHI Bioplastic in first application as smartphone front panel	13.07.2015
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Rising demand for polymeric materials with metal-like properties / Niche products make gains / Automotive, E&E, aviation and medical technology sectors as key drivers / Global capacities exceed 800,000 t/y	21.04.2015
MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL PTA plant in Japan to close / Overcapacity hits profits / PX deal with CNOOC	17.10.2014
PTTMCC BIOCHEM Foundation stone for “world's first” commercial PBS bioplastics plant / Thai facility to commence operations in 2015	12.09.2014
WETHJE Mitsubishi Rayon acquires 51% majority stake in German carbon fibre specialist	07.08.2014