1. BASF implements MDI surcharge
By David Reed, UT Editor
Wyandotte, Michigan—BASF Corp. will implement a surcharge for its MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) products in the United States, Canada and Mexico, following unpreced...
30 July 2004
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2. Merquinsa hikes TPU prices in Asia Pacific
Patrick Raleigh, UT On-line/news editor
Barcelona, Spain—Merquinsa is increasing Asean region prices for its Pearlstick and Pearlbond TPU (thermoplastics polyurethanes) by 9 percent with effect f...
29 July 2004
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3. Vita buys all of Canadian unit
By Liz White, UT contributing editor
Middleton, UK—British Vita plc has bought the remaining 50 percent shareholding of Vitafoam Products Canada Ltd, Engineered Foam Products Ltd and subsidiaries (...
26 July 2004
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4. Crompton announces restructure, Q2 gains
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor
Middlebury, Connecticut—Crompton Corp. is to carry out a $50-million restructuring of its organizational and manufacturing set up. The plan accompanied t...
23 July 2004
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5. Bayer hikes TPU prices
By Patrick Raleigh, UT On-line/news editor
Leverkusen, Germany— Bayer MaterialScience AG is raising prices in Europe for all of its Desmopan thermoplastic polyurethane grades by Euro0.30/kg, with ...
23 July 2004
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6. Stepan polyol earnings down
By Patrick Raleigh, UT On-line/news editor
Northfield, Illinois—Stepan Co. has reported a decline in second quarter earnings for its aromatic polyester polyols despite a significant rise in sales v...
22 July 2004
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7. Shell raises ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol production
By Patrick Raleigh, UT On-line/news editor
London—Shell Chemical Co. has officially inaugurated a third ethylene oxide (EO) reactor along with the expansion of an ethylene glycol plant at the Shell...
22 July 2004
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8. Lyondell posts gains for PO business
By Patrick Raleigh, UT On-line/news editor
Houston, Texas—Lyondell Chemical Co.'s Intermediate Chemicals & Derivatives (IC&D) segment has posted second-quarter operating earnings of $20 million, co...
22 July 2004
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9. PFA calls for papers
The Polyurethane Foam Association, the US association of flexible foam makers, is seeking technical papers for presentation at its 20-21 October meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Applications must b...
20 July 2004
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10. US polyurethane conference programme issued
Arlington, Virginia—The Program Overview for the Polyurethanes Conference 2004 organised by the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry, is now available from the organisation’s website at www.polyure...
16 July 2004
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