W.R. GRACE

US polymer technology firm acquired by Standard Industries / Company expected to operate independently

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITES

US demand to grow by 6.9% per year to 2020 / Higher value products favoured as economy improves / Freedonia report

HARD SURFACE FLOORING

US demand to grow by 6% per year to 2019 / Fastest growth predicted for PVC flooring / Freedonia report

US INSULATION MARKET

Foamed plastic demand forecast to increase by almost 7% annually and reach USD 4.6 bn in 2017 / Rising building construction spending will boost growth / Freedonia study