FRANCE

Plastics processing sector expected to recover slightly in 2014 / Construction segment remains weak while automotive is largely stable / 2013 decline smaller than expected / State support for innovative and export-oriented companies

KEM ONE

OpenGate leading in the stretch / Unions present project "Phoenix" / Further potential delays to final decision

KEM ONE

Arkema to take EUR 125m charge for former PVC business / Six-month search for new owner

KEM ONE

PVC producer about to file for insolvency / Five chlorine and PVC plants affected / Tempers run high in Lavera