KraussMaffei extending its market position with locally produced machines in China
There is still continuing demand for KraussMaffei Berstorff extruders and machines manufactured locally at the production plant in Haiyan.
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Braskem breaks the record for polypropylene production in Brazil
Braskem reached an all-time record for polypropylene production on its Brazilian plants in March.
Haitian International further strengthen its position
As one of the largest producers of injection molding machines Haitian International is announcing the annual numbers for 2011.
Global polystyrene licensing alliance between Total Petrochemicals and Shaw Energy & Chemicals Group
Total Petrochemicals announces that it has formed an exclusive alliance with Shaw’s Energy & Chemicals Group to jointly market and license Total Petrochemicals’ polystyrene technology on a worldwide basis.
Mauser starts reconditioning joint venture in Brazil
Mauser Group, a worldwide leading company in industrial packaging, signed a reconditioning joint venture agreement with Bressan Inovações Ambientais in Brazil. With this partnership, Mauser expands its reconditioning activities in the South of Brazil in order to better serve its customers in the region.
Nordenia focuses on fast moving consumer goods
By 31/03/2012,the worldwide operating Nordenia Group will have sold the business area FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers) and Liners within the framework of a management buyout.
Significant growth for Krones in 2011
Sales at Krones, the world’s market leader for beverage filling and packaging technology were up by 14.1 % in the 2011 business year compared to 2010, rising from 2,173.3 to 2,480.3 million euros. Krones has thus overachieved its growth target.
Plastic pipe production benefits from demand within Germany
The German plastic pipe industry has recovered very quickly from the 2008/2009 crisis in the financial market – a crisis that had also caused a temporary decline of production in this industry.
Symphony signs exclusive 20-year distribution agreement for China
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, the specialist in advanced plastics technologies (including d2w controlled life, and d2p anti-microbial products) is pleased to announce the signing in Hong Kong of a 20 year exclusive distribution agreement for the People's Republic of China, (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), between its wholly-owned subsidiary Symphony Environmental Ltd and the newly-formed Super Success International Limited (SSI).
Invista announces distribution alliance in Europe
Invista Engineering Polymers and Hromatka Group recently signed a distribution agreement to sell Invista’s new Torzen polyamide resin in Europe.
Styron proposes timing change for polystyrene contract pricing settlement
Styron Europe GmbH called for an improved process to help customers and the industry in Europe by settling monthly contract prices for polystyrene in the first week but not later than the 10th working day of each month, effective May 1.
Plastics converters under raw materials cost pressure
Plastics converting companies have come under renewed pressure through increasing raw materials prices, says EuPC, the industry's Brussels based body.
