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Petrochemical | 28 May 2020

Axalta launches color retrieval software enhancement with 3D modeling

Advanced color proofing is the latest advancement in company's proprietary ColorNet software to help provides greater insight into a color's blendability and saves body shops time and money

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 May 2020

Sinopec Hainan to use Hostalen ACP for HDPE plant

The process technology will be used for a 300 KTA high density polyethylene (HDPE) facility to be built in Yangpu, Hainan Province, P.R. China.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 May 2020

Lactips raises 13 million euros from Mitsubishi Chemical

This round was led by Bpifrance’s SPI (Société de Projet Industriel) fund, managed on behalf of the French Government as part of the Investments for the Future Program (PIA), and Diamond Edge Ventures (DEV), the innovation investment arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC).

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 May 2020

Covestro and Neste to collaborate on using renewable raw materials for plastics production

Covestro and Neste are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 26 May 2020

Covestro launches circular economy program

The company plans to conduct numerous research projects to promote recycling.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 26 May 2020

Celanese files anti-dumping petition with the EU against Korea Petrochemical Industry Co

Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announces it has filed a petition with the European Commission’s Directorate-General For Trade seeking Anti-Dumping duties on imports of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) from Korea Petrochemical Industry Co., Ltd. (KPIC) of Seoul, South Korea, into the European Union.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 26 May 2020

COVID-19: 25% profit impact for Kothari Petrochemicals

The company has been meeting all its financial and contractual obligations so far. Further, the company is also evaluating the effectiveness of “Forward Contract” in its foreign currency transactions due to volatility in the currency rates especially in US dollar to rupees.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 26 May 2020

Asian Paints transfers Rs. 40 Cr to contractors

The company has also launched a ‘Safe Painting’ campaign for ensuring safety of painters and assurance to customers for a safe painting experience at home.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 25 May 2020

LG Polymers Vizag plant to be seized as per Andhra HC order

The court, in interim orders, directed that the company shall be completely seized and no one including the Directors of the company be allowed to enter the premises.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 25 May 2020

Manali Petrochemicals starts Polyols production

The company has also started production of Propylene Oxide in Plant 2 after doing trials for a week. With this all the facilities have restarted and would be operated based on market conditions.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 May 2020

Shalimar Paints to foray into sanitizer segment

The company aims to diversify into the hygiene segment with launch of sanitizer and disinfectant.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 May 2020

Clariant catalysts selected for APC petrochemical plant

Clariant’s CATOFIN catalysts were selected due to the performance and reliability of APC’s existing propylene plant in Saudi Arabia.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 May 2020

Fine Organics planning 20,000 TPA expansion

The Patalganga facility is planned for 10,000 TPA capacity whereas German facility is planned for 10,000 TPA capacity, taking the overall capacity of 121,300 TPA.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 22 May 2020

Lloyd's Register & TWI updates additive manufacturing certification guidance

The notes provide goal-based guidelines for the certification of parts produced using an Additive Manufacturing (AM) process, including powder bed fusion by laser or electron beam, directed energy deposition by laser and Wire + Arc AM (WAAM).

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

Oriental Carbon & Chemicals resumes manufacturing operations

The company is resuming its operations as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs and state government.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

U.S. specialty chemicals markets show record decline in April

The sharp decline in market volumes in April reflects the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated government lockdowns on the U.S. economy.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 21 May 2020

Supreme Petrochem FY20 revenue down by 14%

As per the company, its business has been impacted due to COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken by the government to control the same.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

Altrad secures contract at Fawley refinery for ExxonMobil

The new contract, which commenced on the 1 May 2020, builds on Altrad’s previous contract, which encompassed ExxonMobil and Altrad working in collaborative manner to deliver a value-enhancement programme over a five-year period.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

BASF launches new FCC additive

BASF has announced the commercial launch of ZEAL, which is a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) additive product designed to enhance the production of light olefins in FCC units that process resid or gasoil feedstocks.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 20 May 2020

Hempel to build new production facility in China

It will have a production capacity of more than 100,000t/yr and will be inaugurated in 2021.

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