FLOORING MARKET

Global demand expected to rise by 6% per year to 2020 / Customers switching to more durable products / Grand View Research study

ARTIFICIAL GRASS

Strong growth forecast / M&A activity likely / EMEA is largest market / AMI multi-client study

DSM

Buyer sought for merchant caprolactam / Profit plunge for PA 6 feedstock in third quarter

TARKETT

Profit margins improve in 2009 as acquisitions continue / Efficiencies bring EUR 100m savings