Contents
MATERIALS
Brüggemann and Fraunhofer LBF collaborate to commercialize new stabilization technology for recycled polyolefins 1
Nofia flame retardants provide processing and property enhancements in recycled PET 2
Holland Colours extends its reach with new range of additives for plastic packaging 3
Emerald Kalama enters polyurethanes market with new line of modifiers 3
Silvergate Plastics creates masterbatch range tailored for film market 4

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Perstorp commences construction of new Penta plant in India 5
Evonik and Wynca break ground for fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang 5
BASF completes second phase of Shanghai antioxidants facility 6
Addipel expands capacity with move to new headquarters and production site 7
PSG’s Polymer Additives division acquired by Jordan Co from Arsenal Capital 7
Chromaflo Technologies purchases Rolfes Colour Pigments in South Africa 8

FINANCIALS
Cabot’s results improve for fiscal year 2019 despite fourth quarter declines 8
Nabaltec attains third-quarter results record but reports slowing growth 9

MARKETS
Global market for plastic antioxidants forecast to reach US$2.8 billion by 2024 10

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
Evonik remains committed to DINP; joins manufacturer request for EPA risk evaluation 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12