DOMO CHEMICALS

More PA 6 compounding in China / Resin to come from Europe

SOLVAY

Biodegradable polymers for hair, skin care / Materials based on guar beans can replace microplastics

RUSSIA

Attack on Ukraine has consequences for European polymer trade flows / Shortage of Russian material makes itself felt in Eastern Europe / Moscow plans polymer price regulation / Flagship projects on hold?

SOLVAY

Partnership with MCAM to study reclaim of medical parts made with PSU

SOLVAY

Company plans split into two units / Specialities to form new core / Divestment of standard chemicals seems likely

UKRAINE

War hits plastics processors / Stoppages at units in Ukraine, Russia / Concerns rise over price hikes, supply shortages / Moscow mulls expropriations

SOLVAY

Business with Russia suspended / Plastics support record earnings in 2021 / Profits up sharply at Materials, Chemicals segments

UKRAINE

Consequences of war: Karpatneftekhim closes plants / Transport affected / Oil, gas, naphtha all up sharply / Polymer prices likely to react / Little local petchem capacity

SOLVAY

More US capacity for sulfone polymers

BASF

Expansion of PA, PPA market in Europe / Consolidation of Ultramid portfolio

SOLVAY

More PVDF capacity in France / Strong demand for EV batteries

SOLVAY

Recyclate-based HPPA for household appliances

POLYAMIDE

Domo declares force majeure for PA compounds from France

BASF

More European capacity for HMD and PA 6.6 / Chemicals and plastics giant solidifies PA market position after Solvay deal

BIESTERFELD

Distribution of Solvay composites in continental Europe, North Africa

RUSVINYL

Marc Lahalle becomes new director of Russian PVC maker

SOLVAY

Accelerated delivery of PPA grades for automotive sector

CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Major producers partner to cut GHG emissions / Centralised development starts in 2023

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Value of market for 3D printing materials to skyrocket / Shorter lead times, development costs contributing factors: Frost & Sullivan report

DUPONT

Out with the Nylon: Chemical group divests entire materials division with PA, POM and PBT / Electronics further strengthened with the purchase of Rogers

SOLVAY

Launch of “Ajedium” build sheets portfolio for 3D printing / Compatibility with FDM printers

SOLVAY

PEEK grade selected by Malema for flow meters used in Covid-19 vaccine production

SOLVAY

New process for recycling packaging grade PVDC / Collection infrastructure lacking

SAUDI ARAMCO

“Namaat” investment plan includes deals with Shell, Solvay, Veolia

SOLVAY

US composites plant completed / Production line installed