Keyword: polyolefins

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Borealis Investing €160 million in Swedish Cracker

06.07.2015 - Vienna-based polyolefins and fertilizer giant Borealis has announced plans to invest €160 million to upgrade and revamp four cracker furnaces at Stenungsund, Sweden, to meet the...

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Evonik to Acquire Indian Specialty Catalyst Maker

13.03.2015 - To strengthen its global catalysts business and broaden its portfolio, German chemical producer Evonik has agreed to acquire 100% of India-based Monarch Catalyst. The transaction...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Songwon Diversifies into Indian and Middle East Plastic Materials Markets

26.11.2014 - On August 1, 2014, Songwon's acquisition of the specialty chemicals business of Indian company SeQuent Scientific, which includes the polymer stabilizer business, the production...

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Borealis Extends CEO Garrett’s Contract Until 2019

28.10.2014 - Mark Garrett will continue to serve as CEO of Borealis at least through June 2019. The Vienna, Austria-based company said the five-year extension of the Australia native's contract...

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Strike Threatened at Eni to Protest Refinery Closures

22.07.2014 - Employees of almost all units of Italian olefins and polyolefins giant Eni have threatened to shut down all of the company's Italian production units as well as commercial...

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Borealis Records Improved Net Profit in Q1 2014

15.05.2014 - Borealis, provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, recorded a net profit of €102 million in the first quarter of 2014...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Azerbaijan’s Petrochemical Industry

05.03.2014 - Making Inroads - Located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is working hard to become a serious player in the global petrochemical market. The former Soviet...

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Rush to Lightweight Cars Boosts Adhesive Makers

05.06.2013 - From Pritt stick in school bags to Audi sports cars, adhesives have come a long way since natural gums and resins, and new high-tech variations are currently top of the list for...