LUKOIL

Italian refinery sold to Cyprus-based GOI / New owner connected to Israeli producer Carmel Olefins

REPSOL

German distributor sells polyolefins for medical technology applications

CARMEL OLEFINS

Launch of PP grades / Automotive and consumer goods applications

CARMEL OLEFINS

High-impact and highly transparent PP grade launched / First in new series based on latest-generation clarifier technology

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Polypropylene: Ducor Petrochemicals announces FM for one production line / Repair works expected to last four months

INDUSTRIE GENERALI

Vinyls Italia plant in Ravenna acquired / PVC production to resume in mid-October

DOMO

Domo Polypropylene joint venture changes name to Ducor Petrochemicals / Carmel takeover not yet finalised

POLYMER PRICES

Standard Thermoplastics in October 2010: French strikes halt slide in notations / LDPE firm / PP down / PVC rolls over / PS moves up / Supply tight / Cost rise brings storm clouds

DOMO

Rozenburg PP line sold to Carmel / Quitting the floor cover business / Separate division for PA compounds

ISRAEL

Plastics industry slowly regaining strength after recession / Processing industry highly dependent on polymer imports / Europe an important trading partner / Focus on innovation and interest in cooperation

CARMEL

Acquisition by Oil Refineries / Move to optimise production process