EPOXY RESIN

Countervailing anti-dumping duties on China, Thailand come into force

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

PVC precursors: Olin declares force majeure for plant in Texas due to Beryl

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

US, European authorities launch anti-dumping investigations into epoxy resin from Asia

AOC

Acquisition of Spolchemie plant completed / Focus on polyester resins from recycled PET

AOC

Purchase of Spolchemie's UPR manufacturing operations in Czech Republic

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

Some facilities back up and running following flooding / Spolana extends force majeure until 31 July / Synthos warns of delivery difficulties

SPOLANA

Plants along Elbe River shut down as cautionary measure to rising water levels

EPOXY RESINS

Matrix material of choice for CRP applications / Eight manufacturers in Europe / European capacity stands at 340,000 t/y / Prices influenced by polycarbonate and glycerol / Recycling limited to cement sector

SPOLCHEMIE

Higher prices for epoxy resins

SPOLCHEMIE

Price hike for epoxy resins

SPOLCHEMIE

Price increase for epoxy resins

HUNTSMAN

Apollo and Hexion struggle to raise funds / Dire penalties if merger terms unmet / Spolchemie waiting to take epoxy business