KRATON

US speciality polymers producer to merge with DL Chemical / Former Daelim group paying USD 2.5 bn for erstwhile Shell business

BIEGLO

European distribution of Plavis S polyimides / Powders, granules and semi-finished products

POLYMIRAE / SK ADVANCED

Groundbreaking for PP plant in South Korea / Output earmarked for Asia

KRATON

"Cariflex" unit sold to South Korea's Daelim / Purchase price is USD 530m

POLYMIRAE / SK ADVANCED

Plans for 400,000 t/y PP plant in South Korea / Integrated value chain

STYRENE

China considers anti-dumping duties on styrene monomer / US, South Korea and Taiwan affected

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

WPC general assembly meeting at “K 2016” / Focus on Asia / Recognition by UN hits a snag / Reliance and Daelim decide to join

OPAL / GAIL

Marketing agreement for products from OPaL complex in India / Daelim wins PE contract

POLYMIRAE

Launch of PP random copolymer for hot and cold water pipes