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MATERIALS
Ampacet’s latest innovative masterbatches boost use of recycled materials 1
Sukano launches ‘mobility aid’ masterbatch for injection stretch blow moulded PET bottles 2
Grafe optimizes ABS combination masterbatch for automotive applications 3
Americhem continues to develop softening technology for nonwovens 3
BASF unveils solutions to ease recolouring of plastic regrind 4
Sabo commercializes robust UV stabilizer for agricultural applications 4
Teknor Apex unveils new range of sparkling colour concentrates for moulded products 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
BASF intends to divest its pigments business by end 2020 5
Omya inaugurates new technology centre in Singapore, forms Caribbean JV 6
Ineos agrees to buy Cristal’s US TiO2 business from Tronox 7
Milliken building new plant for PP clarifier; collaborates with PureCycle and Nestlé 7
Sibur begins commissioning 100 000 tonnes/year DOTP facility in Russia 8
Nouryon to double capacity for solvent-based organic peroxides in Mexico 9

FINANCIALS
Lanxess posts strong sales and income gains in fiscal 2018 9
Songwon Industrial reports solid sales and profit growth in 2018 10

MARKETS
AMI forecasts 5% annual growth for global masterbatch industry 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12