HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLASTICS

Rising demand for polymeric materials with metal-like properties / Niche products make gains / Automotive, E&E, aviation and medical technology sectors as key drivers / Global capacities exceed 800,000 t/y

PPS MARKET

Japanese PPS producer DIC to build first compounding plant in China / Total capacity rises to 40,000 t/y

SK CHEMICALS / TEIJIN

Plans for PPS joint venture in South Korea / Production of high-performance plastic scheduled to begin in 2016