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Material Insights: Oct. 24, 2011

Published: October 24, 2011 6:00 am ET
Updated: October 24, 2011 12:00 am ET

The lead story in this episode of Plastics News Material Insights: Lanxess has acquired plasticizer maker Unitex Chemical of Greensboro, N.C. News items from PolyOne and DAK Americas also are featured in this week's video, which is hosted by senior reporter Frank Esposito. The episode wraps up with news that Flint Hills Resources is seeking a buyer for its 265 million-pound capacity EPS plant in Peru, Ill.

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