AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EUROPE

Suppliers fear double impact of tariffs / Associations urge ‘negotiated solution' / Carmakers fined nearly EUR 600 mn for cartel participation

SGL CARBON

Drastic austerity measures, job cuts planned for Carbon Fibers division / “Expectations in car production have not been fulfilled”

JEC WORLD

Composites trade fair to celebrate 60th anniversary in Paris / 45,000 visitors expected

POM

China initiates anti-dumping investigation into imports from Europe, US, and Asia

SGL CARBON

Carbon fibre division to be sold / Lack of funds for necessary investments

RÖHM

Semi-finshed products units to merge for spin off

TOTALENERGIES

Deal adds 10 years to Oman LNG partnership / New agreement includes GHG reduction

HYDROGEN

Washington announces plans for USD 7 bn hydrogen network / Details include 7 regional hubs, few European partners / Social issues play role in contracting

VOITH

Composites division lands orders for CFRP hydrogen tanks / Focus on truck applications

BIOPLASTICS

Global production expands after pandemic / Patent filings rise / Advances in accelerated biodegradation / Nanomaterials go commercial

KURARAY

Significant hike for EVOH barrier material

ADVANCED POLYOLEFINS

Saudi company secure financing for future C3/PP facilities / Construction likely to be delayed

ASCEND

Plans for acquisition of a Mexican compounding JV / Deal offers better access to car industry

TRINSEO

Acquisition of coatings company Aristech Surfaces / Integration of PMMA activities

ENGRO POLYMER

PVC expansion in Pakistan about to go into operation / Plans for PDH-PP unit updated

UPDATE - TRINSEO

Acquisition of Arkema's PMMA business / US company strengthens position in polycarbonate

PLASTICS INDUSTRY THAILAND

Polymer production growth supported by domestic and foreign investments / Strong demand from packaging and automotive sectors / Reliable logistics infrastructure

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Fiat Chrysler's plan to merge with Renault Nissan on the table

AGC

PVC expansion planned at Indonesian subsidiary / Japanese firm's Southeast Asia PVC capacity to reach 1.2m t/y

POLYMER PRICES

China Engineering Thermoplastics July 2018: Low season sees mostly weak demand / PA 6.6 shoots upward with HMD being more expensive / Substantial price decrease for PC / Mixed bag with PMMA, ABS, PA 6, POM and PBT

R&P POLYPLASTIC

Strategy to boost compounding capacity and exports / Russian producer seeks to enter European market / New PPS compound

EVONIK

New process for MMA production / Improved efficiency / Pilot plant in Germany

POLYMER PRICES

China Engineering Thermoplastics September 2017: Limited supply drives prices up / Environmental restrictions continue

POLYMER PRICES

China Engineering Thermoplastics August 2017: Traditional off-season ends / Tight supply due to stricter environmental protection policy / Market prices went up in August

POM

China imposes anti-dumping duties against South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia