Contents
MATERIALS
Final roundup of polymer additive and colorant introductions from NPE 2018 2
Ampacet presents UV stabilizer masterbatch for long-life greenhouse films 3
GCR Group offers compostable mineral masterbatches 4
Colour Tone introduces NIR-detectable black masterbatches 4
Viba unveils protective masterbatch for HDPE agricultural netting 5
BYK develops wetting and dispersing additive for highly filled PVC systems 5
Superior Graphite reveals additives product line for polymers market 6
Troy launches silicone-free defoamer for polymers, rubber and more 6

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Ampacet shifts focus to colour and advanced additives, adds new markets and regions 1, 7
Clariant opens two new additives plants in China, breaks ground on a third 7
BASF inaugurates EMEA application centre for plastics additives 8
Nabaltec is expanding and reorganizing its US operations 8
Evonik further expands precipitated silica capacity; announces corporate streamlining initiative 9
Gabriel-Chemie breaks ground on second Russian production facility 10

FINANCIALS
Holland Colours reports steady gains in annual sales and earnings 10

LITERATURE
Ceresana publishes updated study of the global carbon black market 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12