PET RECYCLING

European associations and R&D institutes establish “Polymark” project / Developing new technology to detect used PET bottles suitable for reuse in food-contact applications / EU-funded research

POLYONE

ColorMatrix IR absorption technology approved for PET packaging applications in China / Improved recyclability and less energy consumption

COLORANT CHROMATICS

PolyOne subsidiary expands colorants production and service capacities in China

POLYONE

Increased margins boost operating profit in Q2 2012 / ColorMatrix acquisition helps lift earnings / Growth in North America and Asia / Sales at record quarterly high

POLYONE

ColorMatrix subsidiary to open support facility in Cape Town

COLORANT CHROMATICS

Swiss specialty chemicals group enters distribution agreement with India's Nishigandha Polymers

POLYONE

Sales and income rise in 2011 / Record operating profit from specialty platform / “Critical point” reached in transformation into specialties business

POLYONE

Follow-up: Acquisition of ColorMatrix completed

POLYONE

Agreement to establish Jeddah-based specialty colour concentrates jv with E.A. Juffali & Brothers

APPE

“ActivSeal” PET barrier technology launched at "World Juice Conference" / Collaboration with ColorMatrix and KTW

POLYONE

Agreement to acquire specialties producer ColorMatrix / Approval expected this year / Further expanding its specialty business

APPE

UK packaging specialist joins forces with ColorMatrix and KTW to develop new PET barrier technology / Improved recycling potential

COLORMATRIX

PET additive technologies recognised by EPBP recycling scheme