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Shin-Etsu Chemical to invest Yen 20 bn for expanding silicone capacity

With these investments, Shin-Etsu aims to increase the supply of functional and high-quality products globally by closely coordinating its research, production and sales capabilities

Styrolution suspends ABS project in Brazil

Activities for the project, undertaken as a JV between Styrolution and Braskem for ABS and SAN specialties, have been suspended due to adverse market environment

Indian chemicals market to reach $214 billion by FY19

Rising demand in end-use industries, driven by increased disposable income and urbanisation, offers immense growth potential for the industry, says Tata Strategic Management report

Huntsman India receives Responsible Care accreditation

Responsible Care, an initiative developed by the global chemical industry, is a voluntary commitment for continuous improvement in environment, health and safety performance

Cytec buys stake in UK-based composites maker Penso

Alliance with Penso will strengthen Cytec's ability to jointly tailor materials, design and manufacturing technologies to maximise composite parts performance

US-based Tekni-Plex plans to expand closure liners capacity in India

As a part of its strategy to tap the growing packaging market in India, Tekni-Plex in February this year had acquired the Ahmedabad-based Ghiya Extrusions Private Ltd

Essar Projects and Italy's Saipem win $ 1.6 bn EPC contract for refinery in Kuwait

Two companies have between awarded the contract by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) for setting up Al-Zour Refinery Project (ZOR), Package-4, in Kuwait

Emerson Automation bags project for Sasol's $8.9 bn US petrochemical complex

Through the automation project, one of the largest in history awarded to Emerson, Sasol will more than triple its chemical production in the US

Uflex's aseptic packaging plant in Gujarat to go on stream in 2017

The company plans a multi-phase expansion at the new site and estimates a total investment of about Rs 1500 crores in all the phases of the project

Evonik invests in Dutch plastic pipe maker Airborne Oil & Gas

Investment in AOG, which manufactures non-corrosive pipelines made of thermoplastic composites for offshore oil & gas, broadens Evonik's expertise in the oil & gas industry

BASF to invest Euro 6 bn in German chemical manufacturing site

The company will spend a total of at least Euro 6 billion on investments, upgrading and maintenance measures between 2016 and 2020 at the Ludwigshafen site in Germany

Celanese-Mitsui JV begins methanol production at Texas plant

The methanol unit will have an annual capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes

Software innovation for production optimisation drives efficiency

As economic storm clouds continue to threaten, standardising on optimisation software allows business to achieve commercial competitiveness and operational excellence

Arrow Coated Products receives patent for water-soluble film

The invention relates to a dosing system which contains active ingredients, embedded within and/or coated upon water soluble or water dispersible polymers

Chemtura to stop HBCD flame retardant production

The company has cited increased regulatory restrictions on the use of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) based flame retardants as one of the reasons to discontinue production

McNally Bharat JV bags Rs 2048 cr contract for bitumen project in Oman

As per the contract, MBE-EMC Group joint venture will undertake construction and engineering work for Sohar Bitumen LLC in Oman

Punj Lloyd bags Rs 367 cr order from IOC for Paradip Refinery

This is the second order awarded to Punj Lloyd by Indian Oil Corporation for Paradip Refinery in Odisha

Adidas uses 3D-printer for making personalised shoe

The company's 3D concept is part of the Futurecraft series, an initiative that uses open source collaboration and craftsmanship to drive innovation across all elements of production

Solvay acquires Epic Polymers' long-fibre thermoplastics biz

With this, Solvay will expand lightweight materials offering for automotive and other transportation market applications

Avery Dennison launches bio-based PE film for label applications

The new labels offer brand owners the opportunity to meet their target on renewable resources in packaging