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POLYMER PRICES
China engineering thermoplastics July 2023: Weak demand pushes PA 6.6, PMMA, PBT prices lower / Other grades supported by higher feedstock prices or higher demand / August seen bullish
14.08.2023
KIMPUR
Sales more than double at Turkish PU firm / Plant expansion continues after IPO / TPU distribution for Wanhua
01.09.2022
BASF
Final stage of North American MDI upgrade / Capacity doubled from 2016 / Feedstock made from shale gas
21.07.2022
PLASTICS AND FINANCE
Consultant Brand Finance rates “most valuable” and “strongest” chemical brands / BASF, DuPont, Rongsheng, and Ineos in prominent positions
13.06.2022
PVC MARKET
Westlake Vinnolit lifts force majeure / Slight improvement in European supply situation / Supply disruption from Ukraine
27.05.2022
POLYURETHANE FEEDSTOCKS
Major hikes for isocyanates, polyols in March, April
18.03.2022
POLYURETHANE
Supply situation for TDI and polyols critical / “Tremendous procurement problems” for processors / Hardly any imports due to shutdowns of US plants
20.10.2020
POLYMER PRICES
Polyurethane Feedstocks April 2019: MDI firms / TDI decline continues / Building boosts insulation / Auto slump dogs flexible foam demand
23.04.2019
POLYMER PRICES
China Standard Thermoplastics November 2017: Market prices of most polymers in China rise / Low inventory levels / LDPE and PVC are exceptions / Imported and domestic feedstock costs increase
07.12.2017
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
MDI: Covestro cancels pan-European force majeure / Supply shortage will continue / Maintenance at Brunsbüttel
22.05.2017
HUNTSMAN
Acquisition of IFS Chemicals completed / Deal strengthens downstream PU capabilities / MDI production in Rozenburg restarted
08.05.2017
PU FOAM
Europur reports good performance last year / EU imports surge as exports fall / Study extended to include Russia and Turkey
29.06.2016
POLYCARBONATE
Despite overcapacities, plans to lift output in Asia / Global consumption stands at 4m t/y / Decline in optical data storage devices pressures sector / Market unsettled by BPA controversy / Opportunities for lighting technology and automotive applications
11.11.2015
BASF
MDI plant in Chongqing starts up / Output to be ramped up gradually "in line with demand"
28.08.2015
SAFIC-ALCAN
French distributor buys chemical trading business of Bulgaria's Chimsnab / Majority stake in US speciality chemicals distributor ChemSpec acquired / Part of strategic expansion plans
17.08.2015
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE
New TDI line in Dormagen now officially on stream / Position as global market leader reinforced
10.12.2014
POLYMER PRICES
Polyurethane feedstocks in November 2012: Slight uptrend for TDI, rigid polyols / Weak rollover for MDI, flexible polyols / Maintenance helps cushion demand softness / Prices could stay firm into New Year
23.11.2012
FAIRS
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29.02.2012
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