Contents
MATERIALS
Teknor reveals colour concentrates that provide variegated effects without special equipment 2
Ampacet introduces two antistatic agents for packaging applications 2
Struktol presents multifunctional additives to enhance recycled polypropylene 2
New Japan Chemical offers free-flowing PP clarifier in Europe 3
Hexion launches aromatic tackifiers for tyre and rubber applications 3
Luxus provides end-of-life recyclability test for polymers 4

COMPANY STRATEGIES
AkzoNobel to divest Specialty Chemicals to Carlyle Group and GIC for €10.1 billion 1, 4
Lomon Billions invests in chloride titanium dioxide pigment capacity 5
BASF undertakes US$200 million investment in US kaolin business 5
Lonza opens new research and development centre in Brazil 6
Oxea reveals partner for DOTP manufacturing venture 7
Riverdale Global’s automated colorants & additives production facility nears completion 7
Huber expands fine precipitated ATH capacity in Germany 8

FINANCIALS
Lanxess generates strong sales and earnings in 2017 boosted by Chemtura acquisition 8
Orion posts sales and income gains in 2017; plans speciality black capacity increase in Italy 9

EQUIPMENT
X-Rite introduces non-contact imaging spectrophotometer for plastics and more 10

MARKETS
Worldwide market for fillers forecast to reach 75 million tonnes/year in 2024 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12