DYNEON

First recycling facility for fluoropolymer production scrap in Germany / Operation to begin in mid-2014

3M

Dyneon subsidiary doubles fluoropolymer capacity in Burgkirchen / EUR 60m investment

3M

Raising hollow glass sphere production in Europe and US / New grade for plastics applications

ENSINGER

Bubble-containing plastic developed for lightweight construction / Detectable plastic launched for food industry

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Focus remains on mass markets of Russia, China and India / CAFE standard will drive the switch to new materials in USA / Lightweight construction a key topic at IAA / Will global sales stagnate in 2012?

PEOPLE

Joe Harlan new head of Dow's Performance Products and Performance Systems

3M

DIY business of France's GPI Group acquired / Expanding its European presence

3M

New plant for photovoltaic materials to go up in China