GS CALTEX

Plans for PP compound production in Czech Republic / Output to go towards local automotive industry / Diversifying its portfolio

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?

FAURECIA

Significant improvement in H2 2009 / Plastal acquisition will broaden bumpers portfolio

FAURECIA

Takeover of all six German Plastal plants / Deal includes right to buy French and Spanish sites