Contents
MATERIALS
Evonik introduces silica with high surface area for SUV and all-season tyres 1
Silvergate adds to affordable whites range in response to high TiO2 prices 2
Chongqing Polycomp offers flat glass fibre grades to boost loading in thermoplastic composites 2
Gabriel-Chemie collaboration delivers unique metallic shine for 3D printing filaments 3
Holland Colours launches frost effect for PET bottles 4

COMPANY STRATEGIES
AkzoNobel invests in further organic peroxides expansion in Mexico 5
Clariant opens new masterbatch plant in Saudi Arabia; SABIC becomes largest shareholder 5
BASF expands Singapore antioxidants plant and doubles NPG capacity in Nanjing 6
Songwon starts production of multifunctional phenolic antioxidant in India 7

FINANCIALS
Eastman posts increased full-year sales and earnings in 2017 7
Cabot reports loss despite increased sales in 1Q fiscal 2018 8

LITERATURE
Ceresana updates flame retardants market study 8

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY FEATURE
ICP-IP promotes assessment framework for sustainable flame retardant solutions 9
EVENTS CALENDAR 12