WESTLAKE

Vinnolit acquisition wrapped up / “Major step” on US PVC producer's strategic path

SOLVAY

Earnings rise in Q2 2014 on strong volumes and restructuring / Functional Polymers sales impacted by weak pricing / Softness in non-consolidated vinyls assets to go to Inovyn

PVC MARKET

European production landscape undergoing massive changes / Global capacity shifts drive consolidations / Overcapacities mean additional closures cannot be avoided / Who will be the next victim in this game of Russian roulette?

SOLVAY

Cable jacketing flame retardant delivers improved flexibility and flame resistance

VESTOLIT

PVC producer up for sale? / Consolidation in western Europe takes another big step forward

STYROLUTION

Ineos buys BASF's share in 50:50 styrenics joint venture for EUR 1.1 bn

SOLVAY

High performance PAs introduced for healthcare electronics / Halogen-free and bio-based alternatives

BRASKEM

Antitrust committee recommends blocking Solvay Indupa purchase / Q1 revenues up 25%

INEOS / SOLVAY

European chlorvinyls activities to merge under new Inovyn 50:50 jv / Operations expected to commence in Q4 / Solvay to exit after three years

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS

Orthopaedic implant manufactured in PEEK receives FDA clearance / First application in the US

SOLVAY

New R&I centre opened in South Korea / Focus on automotive electronics

SOLVAY

Benvic PVC compounding subsidiary divested to OpenGate Capital / European market reshuffle continues

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS

Introducing “KetaSpire KT-825” high-stiffness PEEK / Particularly suited for automotive, aerospace and E&E applications

INEOS / DOEFLEX

Plans for PVC compounding merger / Deal awaits completion of Ineos-Solvay jv

INEOS / SOLVAY

EU greenlights PVC joint venture / Divestment plan accepted / World's third largest producer

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS

New high-performances solar film grades / UV technology one of its kind / Partner Amcor launching films for front sheets

SOLVAY

Corporate excellence initiative delivers boost to profits / Record results for Advanced materials on strong demand growth / Functional polymers sales declined

INVISTA / SOLVAY

PA 6.6 jv Butachimie to be retroffited with new ADN technology / Resolution of ownership dispute

SOLVAY

PA portfolio extended / Further investment in Asia-Pacific under consideration

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS

PSU foam launched for wire and cable applications

AREVO LABS

Carbon fibre and nanotube-reinforced polymers developed for 3D printing / Materials from Solvay help produce strong, lightweight components for aerospace and defence applications

SOLVAY

Acquisition of Plextronics completed / OLED technology for display and battery applications

INEOS / SOLVAY

Follow-up: European Commission revises the revised remedy package for proposed PVC joint venture / Schkopau out, Wilhelmshaven in / Runcorn facilities to be considered

SOLVAY / INEOS

Revised remedy package for proposed PVC joint venture / Additional plants suggested for divestiture

SOLVAY

Phasing out of carbon trading and US acquisition hit 2013 operating profit / Advanced materials segment sees growth / Decline in functional polymers