30.04.2015
- Amid discussions of the viability of shale gas-fed petrochemical plants as crude oil prices continue to taper off, at least one US cracker project is definitely going ahead...
09.04.2015
- Roquette, the world's No. 5 starch producer, announced the launch of a new 20,000 tons/year industrial unit for the production of isosorbide at its site in Lestrem, Pas-de-Calais...
14.11.2014
- Solvay said it is "awaiting details" of a Nov. 13 decision by the Brazilian competition authority CADE not to allow the planned sale of its 70.59% majority stake in Solvay Indupa...
05.08.2014
- Plans by Ineos to acquire UK-based PVC compounder Doeflex have been approved by the EU Commission, and the asset transfer is now expected to be completed on 1 September. The new...
01.08.2014
- US-based Westlake Chemical has completed its acquisition of German PVC producer Vinnolit from private equity investor Advent International, making it by its own calculation world's...
18.07.2014
- It appears that Marl, Germany-based PVC producer Vestolit may be up for grabs again. Private equity investor Strategic Value Partners (SVP) Global is said to be looking to sell the...
06.06.2014
- Controversy And Competition - The Soccer World Cup from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil will captivate millions of people. However, such a big event is not without controversy...
05.06.2014
- Folllowing approval by the European Commission, Solvay has completed the sale of its PVC compounding business, Benvic Europe, to US private equity investor OpenGate Capital. The...
