BASF

Subsidiary BTC Europe takes over PU distribution / Competition for US distributor Univar

PMMA

Output of transparent plastic continues to grow / Most capacities located in Asia / Key applications include optoelectronics, underground engineering and automotive / New production processes are more economical

COIM

Acquisition of Turkish plastics distributor Enser

KRAHN CHEMIE

Acquisition of Italian speciality chemicals distributor Pietro Carini / “Solid base for further growth”

PLASKOLITE

North American PMMA sheet producer plans to break into European market / Joint venture with Turkey's Isik Plastik to commence production

POLYMER PRICES

Engineering Thermoplastics July 2013: Smooth Q3 transition / Most prices roll over / Slight drops in ABS and PP / No ordering slump / Despite declining feedstock costs, binding Q3 contracts dictate landscape