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Huntsman Polyurethanes signs distribution deal with Distona

The Polyurethanes division of Huntsman Corporation has formalised a new arrangement with Distona AG, a Swiss distributor of speciality chemicals and raw materials.

Huntsman installs new speciality polyol reactor at Houston site

Huntsman Corporation’s Polyurethanes division has completed the installation of a new reactor at its Terol performance polyols manufacturing facility in Houston, TX, USA, in response to growing demand for speciality polyol products.

International Polyurethane Foam Summit 2014

CBI China invites to the tenth International Polyurethane Foam Summit, which will be held from 19 – 21 November 2014 in Ningbo, China.

Growth for Italian import/exports of plastics and rubber machinery

Assocomaplast, the Italian trade association, belonging to Confindustria, which groups to-gether some 160 machinery manufacturers, has published its latest analysis of the ISTAT fig-ures for Italian foreign trade for the first half of this year. According to the association these figures show a rise in import-exports of rubber and plastics equipment, compared to January-June 2013.

Bayer increases TPU production in India

Bayer MaterialScience announced plans to increase its TPU production capacities in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu India. With the addition of a second line, the annual capacity of the site will increase to 6,000 t from its current capacity of 2,500 t. The installation is expected to be completed by the 2nd quarter 2015.

Bayer plans to separate MaterialScience unit

Bayer AG has announced its plans to divest the MaterialScience business. The company said it wants to focus on life science with its business units HealthCare and CropScience.

ZF Friedrichshafen to acquire TRW Automotive for USD 12.4 billion

ZF Friedrichshafen AG and TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. on 15 September 2014 announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ZF will acquire TRW.

25 years European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA)

In 1989, 25 years ago, the European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) was founded by a group of leading European pultrusion companies.

PTT Global Chemical increases stake in French chemical firm Vencorex

PTTGC Netherlands, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thailand's chemical producer PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), has acquired Perstorp's 34 % stake in French chemical maker Vencorex for an undisclosed amount.

Saip supplies equipment to Scandinavian player in the wind energy market

According to Saip, a Scandinavian leading player in the supply of tailored solutions for the wind energy and offshore markets has confirmed the Italian polyurethane equipment manufacturer as its supplier of fitted production solutions.

Californian judge throws out Chemtura’s challenge to TB 117-2013

Consumers in the USA are reported to be closer to being able to buy furniture made without toxic, ineffective flame retardants after a California judge threw out a legal challenge from the chemical industry, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

NRC new distributor for Novomer's Converge polyols in Germany

Novomer Inc. in Waltham, MA, USA, has appointed Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NRC) as its authorised distributor of Converge polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polyols in Germany.

DuPont Fluorochemicals announces world’s first full-scale production of HFO-1336mzz

DuPont Fluorochemicals has announced plans for full-scale commercial production of HFO-1336mzz, the new foam expansion and refrigerant solution based on hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology, to meet growing demand for solutions that reduce global warming potential (GWP) and improve energy efficiency.

CPI announces finalists for 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced BASF Corporation, Dow, and Novomer, Inc. as the finalists for the 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Attendees at the 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will have the opportunity to vote for one of these finalists during the conference’s Opening Session on Monday, 22 September 2014. The winner will be announced during the Closing Session on Wednesday, 24 September 2014.

Electrolux to acquire GE Appliances

AB Electrolux announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the appliances business of General Electric (GE Appliances), one of the premier manufacturers of kitchen and laundry products in the USA, for a cash consideration of USD 3.3 billion.

Evonik's Interface & Performance business increases prices by up to 10 %

The Business Line Interface & Performance of Evonik Industries AG is increasing the prices of its products effective 1 October 2014, by up to 10 % or as contracts allows.

KOREA (SOUTH): South Korean petrochemical producers vow to increase spending & exports

Leading South Korean petrochemical companies, during a meeting with Energy Minister Yoon Sang-jick, have agreed to increase their investments this year in order to create jobs and increase their exports.

NIGERIA: Quantum Petrochemical breaks ground for USD 1.5-billion Nigerian petchem complex

Quantum Petrochemical has broken ground in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, on a USD 1.5-billion complex that will produce a range of petrochemicals including polyethylene, polypropylene and methanol, according to Nigerian government sources.

PDP returns to the CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference 2014

CPI’s Professional Development Program, the Polyurethane PDP, begins on Sunday, 21 September 2014, one day ahead of the official Polyurethanes Technical Conference opening, and runs through Tuesday, 23 Sept 2014. The CPI says these education and training courses provide unmatched opportunities for participants to increase their industry knowledge.

BASF strengthens performance materials production in China

BASF has undertaken three key capacity expansion projects for performance materials at its Pudong site in Shanghai: Ultramid (PA), Ultradur (PBT), Elastollan (TPU), and Technical Center and capacity expansion of Cellasto (microcellular PU components).

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