Keyword: Performance Polymers

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Evonik Expanding MMAT Plant in Alabama by 2015

28.01.2014 - Germany's Evonik has begun expanding is MMA transesterification (MMAT) plant at Mobile, Alabama, in response to what it said is increasing demand. Without disclosing an investment...

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A Brand-New Celanese

16.01.2014 - Strategy - When Mark Rohr became Chairman and CEO of Celanese in 2012, he proclaimed that he wants the company to get closer to its customers and better respond to their needs. A...

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Lanxess Narrows 2013 Guidance After Weak Q3

14.11.2013 - After a 26% plunge in EBITDA to €187 million in the third quarter, German specialty chemicals producer Lanxess has narrowed its guidance for full year 2013. The company now expects...

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Solvay Increases Specialty Polymers Production Capacity by 70% in India

18.09.2012 - Solvay announced today a capacity increase of 70% at its Panoli plant, India, for the production of its high performance polymers KetaSpire polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and AvaSpire...

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Lanxess Confirms 2012 Forecast

07.08.2012 - Lanxess continued to grow in the second quarter. EBITDA pre exceptionals rose by 6.8 % year-on-year to €362 million. Sales advanced by 8.1 % to €2.42 billion. "We believe these...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Thermoplastic Lightweight Construction Solutions for Green Mobility

14.03.2012 - Thermoplastic composite constructions open up great potential in the automotive industry for weight reduction, thus allowing a significant reduction of the emissions and the fuel...