Arkema: Cost reductions limit fall in 2009 operating profit

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[12/03/2010] Arkema has reported a 38% year-on-year fall in operating profit to EUR 310m in 2009. The company said that it had ... Arkema: Cost reductions limit fall in 2009 operating profit - read more

BASF: Dismantling of maleic anhydride plant in Feluy begins

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[12/03/2010] In line with its previously announced plans BASF has ceased producing maleic anhydride at its plant in Feluy / ... BASF: Dismantling of maleic anhydride plant in Feluy begins - read more

BASF: Two milestones for modern SB block copolymers

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[12/03/2010] The innovative field of styrene-butadiene (SB) block copolymers is still in its infancy in comparison to other plastics. And yet, BASF already has two milestones to commemorate in.. BASF: Two milestones for modern SB block copolymers - read more

DSM Composite Resins: Mona Bielmeier new Global Marketing and Communication Manager

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[12/03/2010] With effect from April 1st, 2010, Mona Bielmeier will take over the position as Global Marketing and Communication Manager for DSM Composite Resins. In her position, Mona.. DSM Composite Resins: Mona Bielmeier new Global Marketing and Communication Manager - read more

German plastics machinery: Upturn in Q4 2009

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[12/03/2010] Following a 35% upswing in orders in Q4 2009, the outlook for the German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturing ... German plastics machinery: Upturn in Q4 2009 - read more

Graham Packaging: Fourth quarter net loss reduced

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[12/03/2010] Graham Packaging said productivity initiatives and an improved product mix contributed to a reduction in its net ... Graham Packaging: Fourth quarter net loss reduced - read more

La Seda: Refinancing scheme close to completion

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[12/03/2010] La Seda de Barcelona has reached agreement with over 75% of its creditors to back the Lock-up Agreement needed for ... La Seda: Refinancing scheme close to completion - read more

Lenzing: Economic crisis hits plastics sales and profits in 2009

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[12/03/2010] Lenzing Plastics , part of manmade fibres producer Lenzing , has reported an operating loss of EUR 9.8m in 2009, ... Lenzing: Economic crisis hits plastics sales and profits in 2009 - read more

DuPont: New nylon with added performance to subtract weight & cost in automotive products

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[11/03/2010] A new family of nylon products from DuPont Performance Polymers – DuPont™ Zytel® PLUS nylon – delivers excellent performance levels and importantly maintains those excellent.. DuPont: New nylon with added performance to subtract weight & cost in automotive products - read more

Europen: Latest developments in European packaging landscape

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[11/03/2010] In its February 2010 newsletter , the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment says German´s federal ... Europen: Latest developments in European packaging landscape - read more