Röhm Seals Functional Forms Deal with SABIC
German PMMA specialist Röhm has signed a final agreement to acquire SABIC’s Functional form business, which makes high-end polycarbonate film and sheet.
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Radici Opens China Polymer Plant
Italian polyamide and polymer specialist Radici has opened a new manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China, stepping up its presence in the Asian market. The site is designed to double capacity for engineering polymers, serving various markets that include automotive, electrical/electronics, consumer and industrial goods.
Indian Oil Plans Paradip Petrochemical Project
Indian Oil Corp has granted “stage-one” approval for establishing a petrochemical complex at Paradip, Odisha. The estimated cost for the project is $7.4 billion, making it the state-owned group’s largest-ever investment in a single location.
Safic-Alcan Acquires Plastics Distributor 4PLAS
Independent French specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired UK engineering plastics distributor 4PLAS for an undisclosed sum.
Victrex Expands Medical Device Capabilities
Invibio Material Solutions, the medical business of UK high-performance polymer producer Victrex, has opened a new product development facility in Leeds in order to accelerate commercialization of future applications.
Ashland Expands Viatel Output in Ireland
US chemical producer Ashland is expanding its production and R&D site at the National Science Park in Mullingar, Ireland, which makes its Viatel-branded bioresorbable polymer. The upgrade, begun this summer, is expected to complete in 2024.
BASF Kicks off Final US Expansion Round for MDI
BASF has kicked off the third and final round of its expansion project for polyurethanes precursor MDI at Geismar, Louisiana.
Neste, Covestro and SK Geo Centric Partner on PU Feedstock
A collaboration between Neste, Covestro and SK Geo Centric aims to use renewable raw materials to produce MDI – a key feedstock for polyurethane production.
