“The China Blog” by Nina Ying Sun
Molder suspected of earnings manipulation (March 20)
Guangdong Shunwei Precision Plastics Co. Ltd. received an approval for its IPO application from Chinese authorities back in January, but now the business media seem to be giving the firm closer scrutiny. Some are questioning the integrity of Shunwei's financial results. ...
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ACC takes plastics recycling to Facebook (March 20)
The American Chemistry Council has taken its plastics recycling message to Facebook. Recycle Your Plastics, ACC's latest entry into social media, will share plastics recycling news and information. ...
German processors report record results in 2011 (March 20)
Turnover of the German plastics processing industry grew by 8.8 percent in 2011 to an all-time record of 55.9 billion euros ($73.7 billion) ...
Partners developing auto parts reinforced with steel (March 22)
BASF SE, NV Bekaert SA and Voestalpine Plastics Solutions have announced joint development of injection molded automotive components that are reinforced with steel cord fabrics, which are designed to withstand car crashes. ...
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Material Insights
Plastics News senior reporter Frank Esposito reports in this week's video that Shell Chemical LP has targeted Pennsylvania for a petrochemicals plant.
