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On stand 79 at PDM 12 at ExCel London 29-30 May, technical plastics recycler Luxus will showcase a new lightweight polymer made from up to 60% recycled content that has high scratch resistance. 15 May 2012

At the PDM12 show, Louth-based technical plastics recycler Luxus (Stand P40) will showcase its latest evolution in polymer development – a new lightweight PP compound made from up to 60% recycled content. 15 May 2012

Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe is considering the future of its HDPE businesses at Rosignano and Sarralbe, including a divestment to interested third parties. The decision follows a strategy review of operations. 14 May 2012

Polythene producer says construction and industrial sectors are down, but agriculture has been boosted by recent wet weather 11 May 2012

Soft trading seen in first quarter likely to continue, says chemicals giant, but longer term profit rise expected when extended Middle East plant comes on line 11 May 2012

Sabic will spend about £110m to make improvements to its olefins cracker in Geleen, the Netherlands. 10 May 2012

Polyetheretherketone (Peek) is out of this world – in a space probe hurtling to Jupiter. 8 May 2012

The Netherlands-based materials producer says sales and volumes in its Polymer Intermediate division were hit by lower prices and a plant turnaround 8 May 2012

BASF has acquired a nylon 6 resin and compounding plant from Mazzaferro Group in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. 4 May 2012

Nick Butterworth, business development manager of Bolton-based Bettix, reports on significant benefits from gas-phase surface fluorination treatment. 3 May 2012

The China Synthetic Resin Supply & Sale Association made a debut at the Chinaplas 2012 trade show in Shanghai. The new trade group is formed by merging the former China Engineering Plastics Industry Association and the China Chemicals Supply & Sale Association and will host its first general assembly meeting in June. 2 May 2012

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, is a silver sponsor of the 2012 Superyacht Cup in Cowes, Isle of Wight. A number of the yachts participating in the event feature SP-High Modulus’ engineering and materials. 30 April 2012

BASF had a solid start to 2012, according to the company. Q1 sales rose 6% to €20.6bn but income before special items decreased to €2.5bn, down 7% on the same period in 2011. 30 April 2012

The oxo-bio outfit tells shareholders trading has so far been good in 2012, while cost control and an expanding distribution network will boost its prospects 30 April 2012

Evonik has confirmed it is offering customers polyamide alternatives following the fire in the CDT plant at its Marl facility in Germany, which has led to a shortage of PA 12 material. 27 April 2012

• Water pipe leaks due to bad installation, says BPF 14 May 2012
• Michelin feels tyre pressure and idles Dundee plant 14 May 2012
• Jaguar Land Rover to spend an additional £1bn in the UK 14 May 2012
• Eco Plastics calls for a green message in a bottle 15 May 2012
• HDPE water pipes leak not long after installation 10 May 2012

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