HYDROGEN

German production, distribution plans gather momentum / Rhine-Main network to be part of nationwide effort / Global Data sees investment surge in green hydrogen

NEXEO SOLUTIONS

Investor WL Ross acquires majority stake in plastics distributor / “Ideal platform to further roll up the fragmented plastics distribution space”

ASHLAND

Valvoline business to be spun off as separate company / New Ashland to focus on speciality chemicals

RIGID FILM MARKET EUROPE

Competitive pressures drive corporate restructuring / Role of private equity grows / AMI report on top 50 producers

ASHLAND

Distribution business sold to TPG Capital affiliate Nexeo Solutions

ASHLAND

Distribution business divested for USD 930m / Closure of deal with TPG expected in Q1 2011

NORDENIA

Oaktree reported to be mulling a sale / Three investment groups allegedly interested in film manufacturer

DOW

Sales of styrenics and PC to private equity said near / First round of bidding for spin-off