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Solvay acquires Epic Polymers' long-fibre thermoplastics biz
With this, Solvay will expand lightweight materials offering for automotive and other transportation market applications
 "Solvay acquires Epic Polymers' long-fibre thermoplastics biz")
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
 "Avery Dennison launches bio-based PE film for label applications")
US claims PET resin dumping from Canada, China, India and Oman
The Department of Commerce, in its preliminary investigation, has confirmed that Canada, China, India, and Oman have dumped polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin in the country
 "US claims PET resin dumping from Canada, China, India and Oman")
Lupin and Boehringer Ingelheim to co-market diabetes drug in India
Two companies will have signed a pact for co-marketing linagliptin, a novel dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used in the treatment of diabetes
 "Lupin and Boehringer Ingelheim to co-market diabetes drug in India")
Tata Power installs India's first natural ester filled transformers in Mumbai
Built in partnership with Cargill and Schneider Electric, natural ester filled transformer offers improved fire safety profile and smaller footprint compared to conventional mineral oil filled transfo
 "Tata Power installs India's first natural ester filled transformers in Mumbai")
French firm Bluestar Silicones inks distribution pact with Aditya Birla Group
Grasim Industries Ltd, a flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, will become a major distributor for Bluestar's full range of silicone products in the country
 "French firm Bluestar Silicones inks distribution pact with Aditya Birla Group")
US-based Axalta expands coatings capacity in India to supply auto OEMs
The company will double production capacity and establish coatings development laboratory at Savli, Gujarat
 "US-based Axalta expands coatings capacity in India to supply auto OEMs")
Air Liquide to invest Euro 80 mn for building air separation units in China
As per the contract with Yanchang Petroleum, Air Liquide will supply air gases including oxygen and nitrogen through the new ASUs, which will have capacity of 2,800 tonnes of oxygen per day
 "Air Liquide to invest Euro 80 mn for building air separation units in China")
BASF and SINOPEC inaugurate China's first isononanol plant
The plant will produce 180,000 metric tonnes of isononanol, which is used in making high molecular weight phthalate plasticiser
 "BASF and SINOPEC inaugurate China's first isononanol plant")
Kandla Port allocates additional land to Aegis Logistics
With this, the Kandla Port Trust has allocated 20 acres of land, which will be leased to Aegis Logistics for a period of 30 years
 "Kandla Port allocates additional land to Aegis Logistics")
SABIC reforms organisational structure to better meet customer needs
As a result of this reorganisation, the Innovative Plastics SBU will cease to exist with the products from this SBU to be transferred to other SBUs - Specialties, Chemicals and Polymers
BASF to set up emollients and waxes plant in China
Expansion is aimed at meeting the rising demand in Asia Pacific personal care market
Market share of major ports in fertiliser import increases for first time in 6 yrs
After reaching a peak at 67.30% in FY 2008-09, the market share of major ports in handling fertiliser has been declining over the last 6 years. The turnaround came in FY 2014-15
 "Market share of major ports in fertiliser import increases for first time in 6 yrs")
Aided by chemicals industry naphtha market to reach $237 bn in 2019
However, the market may face growth limits owing to the volatile crude oil prices and the abundant availability of cheaper alternatives such as LPG and shale gas, says Transparency Market Research
 "Aided by chemicals industry naphtha market to reach $237 bn in 2019")
Superior Plus to acquire chlor-alkali maker Canexus
The company will enhance and expand the specialty chemicals platform of Superior Plus
Cipla partners with Serum Institute to provide vaccines in South Africa
With this, two companies will expand their partnership, which already exists for European and Indian markets, to a new market of South Africa
 "Cipla partners with Serum Institute to provide vaccines in South Africa")
Germany's Fraunhofer institute to assist Make in India initiative
The Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) has appointed Fraunhofer as a technology resource partner to support and augment the Make in India programme
 "Germany's Fraunhofer institute to assist Make in India initiative")
Global membranes market to reach $ 26.3 bn in 2019
Industrialising countries such as India, China, Russia, Poland, and Brazil are expected to show strong growth going forward, with rising demand from expanding industries, says Freedonia report
 "Global membranes market to reach $ 26.3 bn in 2019")
Praxair opens air separation plant in East China chemical park
Through a long-term contract, the 600-tonne-per-day plant will supply on-site oxygen and nitrogen to Oxiran, a manufacturer of ethylene oxide derivative (EOD) chemicals
Rising demand for lightweight vehicles and packaging to boost polypropylene market
Polypropylene market is predicted to rise in India, China, Brazil, and ASEAN, owing to rising demand for food containers within these countries, says a Transparency Market Research report
 "Rising demand for lightweight vehicles and packaging to boost polypropylene market")
