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NEWS
Milliken & Company acquires peroxide masterbatch producer Zebra-chem 1
Harke Group distributes GreenMantra sustainable polymer additives in Europe 2
Ampacet black masterbatch for PP rigid packaging receives COTREP certification 2
Holland Colours’ Thermostretch additive supports high-speed PET bottle production, maintains light barrier
properties 3
Akdeniz Chemson increases zinc borate capacity 4
HPF starts up South Korean plant for high-performance fillers 4
Diab selects SABIC’S LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound to enhance wind turbine foams 4
OCSiAl reports compliance with IATF 16949 automotive standard 5
BASF’s carbon fibre PPA compounds offer an alternative to aluminium, magnesium 5
SI Group presents additive innovations at Chinaplas 2021 6
Lifocolor introduces gold effect masterbatches for cosmetics packaging 7
Venator reports further demand recovery as cost savings remain on track 7
Chroma Color gains patent for pellet colour concentrate carrier system 8
Ampacet introduces Dallol Collection vibrant colour masterbatches 8
Lanxess acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical 9
JNS-SmithChem acquires CheMarCo 9
Birla Carbon increases prices for speciality carbon blacks 9
EVENTS CALENDAR 10