For his first report in February, PN senior reporter Frank Esposito looks at Italian nylon resin and fiber maker Aquafil SpA new nylon compounding sites in Georgia and China; looming troubles for firms Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP, which was fined $400,000 for alleged emissions violations and Shintech Inc., which is under investigation for allegations of dumping unsafe water; and Dow and PolyOne's reports of increases sales for 2010.
An explosion at La. olefins plant leaves 2 dead, 76 injured
June 17, 2013 1:17 pm ET
