Hyosung

Carbon fibre expansion to include China and Vietnam

Global consumption to grow by 5.5% per year to 2024 / Asia Pacific share to reach 54% / E&E makes up one third of consumption / Smithers report

Carbon fibre capacity expansion plans to 2028 / Hydrogen cars a major growth driver

China Standard Thermoplastics April 2016: Ethylene and styrene point down while propylene stays firm / Downtrend for polymers sets in by mid-month / Demand higher in first half of April / Inventory build-up / May business likely to be seasonally normal

Consolidation of PTA production in South Korea / Hanwha, Lotte and Hyosung want to merge activities

Propylene: New PDH plants in Asia about to be commissioned / Wanhua reports start up / Hyosung's facility also up and running

Petrochemical industry sets new records in Q2 / High margins drive earnings / Competitive pressure nevertheless likely to rise again soon

Korean group to make another large-scale investment in polyketone / Declaration of intent for second plant

PIE talks to Stanley Chu, chairman of "Chinaplas" organiser Adsale / Key challenge for mega-fair is to maintain healthy growth amid economic slowdown / Revamping show's image for next year's 30th anniversary / Market sentiment generally optimistic

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

New high-performance compound based on polyketone / Multi-use material rivals PA and POM / Former Shell patent

New propylene facility to be built in Ulsan

Polyketone compounds return to the market / South Korean producer Hyosung uses former Shell patent