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Trelleborg is set to sell its French unit which makes rubber, plastic and foam components and systems for the light vehicles industry. 26 January 2012

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit showed an industry in recovery with many of the big names unveiling new vehicles and concepts. 23 January 2012

BASF and Philips have achieved a breakthrough in the development of  Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology that allows it to be integrated in car roofs. 19 January 2012

Increased vehicle production in North America, led by US automaker output, will boost most suppliers’ fourth-quarter profits, analysts say. 19 January 2012

Spanish automotive parts maker Maier has signed a partnership deal with the Indian industrial firm UM Group creating a joint production company in India. 18 January 2012

So confident is auto maker Hyundai in the lithium-polymer battery pack of its Sonata Hybrid car that it has introduced a lifetime battery guarantee. 10 January 2012

Magna International has reported that its Magna Seating unit has bought the assets and business of Vogelsitze, based in Karlsruhe-Stupferich, Germany. 9 January 2012

New car demand totalled 1,941,253 units in 2011, down 4.4% on 2010 but ahead of the 1.92 million forecast. Registrations in December fell by 3.7% to 119,188 units while the market was down 1.8% in the fourth quarter. 6 January 2012

Wrexham-based Silvergate Plastics has helped a client develop a car air freshener featuring scented plastic. The fragrances are encapsulated within a slow-release polymer, which the manufacturer says extends the life of the product. 5 January 2012

Nottingham-based Lawrence Automotive Holdings has acquired US-based Northern Engraving, expanding its automotive activities 5 January 2012

If you listen very carefully you’ll hear a noise like a stable door being bolted. That’ll be General Motors not selling Saab to Chinese investors in an attempt to protect its IP. 20 December 2011

Formtech Composites has unveiled it electric vehicle at Frankfurt’s IAA motor show. The E1 draws extensively on the latest developments in composites and lightweighting technology. 20 December 2011

Cars have got to be one of the most emotive products around. Four wheels have come to represent all manner of characteristics from symbols of freedom through to wealth and status. So with everyone involved in automotive design and manufacture, it's not surprising that a versatile material like plastics, which also has many different character profiles, is becoming increasingly important. 19 December 2011

Petford Tools, a specialist toolmaker for plastic injection, compression and composite moulds, has reported 15% annual growth for 2011 after landing a string of new orders from the automotive and agricultural sectors. 16 December 2011

JCB, the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment, has announced plans for a new £31m engine development project in the UK that will create around 350 jobs across its Midlands and Wales plants. 15 December 2011

• Plastics recycler seeks cross-party support for industry 1 February 2012
• ECO Plastics wraps up a £1.15m investment 2 February 2012
• Dow earnings hurt by Performance Plastics unit 3 February 2012
• Petainer’s ‘greenest ever’ refillable bottle 2 February 2012
• Door opens to natural fibres in PUR 3 February 2012

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• Eastman buys Solutia for $3.4bn 30 January 2012
• Welsh plastics recycler in administration 3 February 2012
• British Vita sells its Elian business for €48m 31 January 2012
• Superfos doing a super job for RPC Group 30 January 2012
• Dow additive keeps PC from scratching 1 February 2012

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