Contents
MATERIALS
Perstorp’s new plasticizer promises to enhance the performance and environmental profile of flexible PVC 1
Devine Chemicals unveils its first pigments range 2
Evonik introduces antiblocking agents for high-clarity blown and cast polymer films 3
Ampacet masterbatch boosts look and performance of PE recyclate for flexible packaging 4
Milliken reveals its colour trends for 2020 4
First Graphene reports enhanced PU fire retardancy, first sales for PureGRAPH 5
Roundup of innovations from Songwon, SI Group and others showcased at Chinaplas 2019 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Magnifin studies feasibility of second flame retardants production site 7
Clariant Masterbatches creates Thai centre to serve Asia Pacific packaging industry 8
Sanitized invests in customer-specific development of antimicrobial masterbatches 8
Nouryon adopts new organizational structure to accelerate growth 9
Sabo and Ziko form strategic partnership to secure supply of key UV absorber 9

FINANCIALS
Nabaltec posts strong first quarter as growth continues into 2019 10
Results decline for Orion Engineered Carbons in challenging first quarter 10
EVENTS CALENDAR 12