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EVOH: Bottleneck results from forces majeures on upstream product VAM / Numerous sharp price increases

Partnership with German start-up on PBT powder for 3D printing

“Quadrant” brand of products renamed

Acquisition of Swiss engineering plastics recycler

Distribution of Lucite's PMMA portfolio in Iberia / Sales region for Covestro's PC expanded

Production of carbon fibre SMCs in Italy / Collaboration with prototype maker CPC

Polymer production growth supported by domestic and foreign investments / Strong demand from packaging and automotive sectors / Reliable logistics infrastructure

Expansion of EVOH plant in Texas

Acquisition of US stock shapes manufacturer APT / Synergies in injection moulding and extrusion

PP compound production to be expanded for Indian automotive market / New TPE plant also planned

Name to be changed to Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials / Existing brand names to be retained

Global alliance of 29 companies aims to help manage plastics waste / Commitments totalling over USD 1 bn

Japanese chemicals group strengthening PVC compounds business / Acquisitions in Indonesia and India

Partnerships with major polymer suppliers for 3D printing materials

Commercial production of MMA and PMMA begins in Saudi Arabia

Dutch Filaments bought as part of investments in 3D printing business

Japan's new integrated player now due to start in April / Three-way merger

Acquisition of Structil complete / Aerospace and industrial composites production in France

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

Negotiations to buy French composites firm Structil / Deal would boost aerospace and industrial offering

Plans to acquire full control of speciality chemicals producer Nippon Gohsei / Part of 2020 management strategy

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

Increased use of natural fibres and biopolymers in vehicles / Joint venture with French hemp supplier Interval '/ Partnering with Mitsubishi on "BioMat"

Bioplastic in first application as smartphone front panel

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