DETROIT — Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc. has launched a $5 million expansion of production at its Fowlerville, Mich., compounding operations to meet an expected increase in demand for its materials.
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The biggest deal of 2012 -- in fact, the biggest story in plastics last year -- is a done deal.Spartech Corp. shareholders today approved the company's acquisition by PolyOne Corp. The $393 million deal was first disclosed way back on Oct. 24. Now that Spartech's shareholders have given their consent, the transaction will officially be completed...
BRUSSELS -- Specialty chemicals maker Tessenderlo Group is selling its plastic compounds business to Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. for an undisclosed price.
BANGALORE, INDIA — Alok Masterbatches Ltd. is setting-up its fifth production facility in India. The facility will cater to customers in southern India and Southeast Asia.
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong compounder Ngai Hing Hong Co. Ltd. said a continued shift away from exports and toward the mainland China market, along with some recovery in the United States, pushed sales up 12 percent in the second half of 2012.
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Sabic Innovative Plastics introduced nine antimicrobial compounds featuring silver technology at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West trade show, held Feb. 12-14 in Anaheim.
CLAYTON, MO. -- Top officials at Spartech Corp. will receive almost $11 million in golden parachute payments if approved as part of the firm's merger with PolyOne Corp.
BANGKOK — Taiwanese bioplastics compounder and equipment supplier Minima Technology Co. Ltd. is making a push into Thailand, setting up a joint venture with one of the country's largest plastic film manufacturers, Thai Plastic Bag Industries...
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