Evonik is planning further large-scale projects in Germany. One of these is the construction of a new plant for production of specialty copolyesters in Witten by 2018 with an investment in the double-digit million euro range. As part of the…
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DuPont cuts back US$700 million in costs this year
DuPont announced a 2016 global cost savings and restructuring plan designed to reduce US$700 million in costs compared with 2015. The 2016 cost reductions include a range of structural actions across all businesses and staff functions globally to operate more…
Bridgestone APM selects site for new plant
Bridgestone APM Company (BAPM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, selected a site in the Town of Wheatfield in Niagara County, N.Y., for construction of a new facility that will produce seat foam for…
Continental Donates US$10,000 to firefighters’ charity
International automotive supplier Continental today donated US$10,000 to the Auburn Hills Firefighters’ Helping Hands organization. The money donated will go toward helping needy families this holiday season. “For the seventh year in a row, Continental has made a substantial impact…
Inovyn closes UK plant
Inovyn, a joint-venture between Ineos and Solvay, announced details of its new chloromethanes operations strategy in response to the decline in European demand. With effect from March 1 2016, production will be focused on Inovyn’s chloromethanes assets at Tavaux (France)…
Dow Corning scientist elected to board of German tribology group
At the recent conference of GfT – Gesellschaft für Tribologie e.V. (the German Tribological Society), a globally recognized Dow Corning lubrication expert was elected to the group’s Board of Directors. Associate Industry Scientist Manfred Jungk of Dow Corning’s Molykote brand…
Ansell introduces new glove for chemical environments
Ansell launched the new AlphaTec 58-128, a light duty glove with optimal performance and flexibility for workers exposed to irritant contact fluids found in the workplace. The AlphaTec 58-128 is designed with Thin Nitrile Technology to provide a barrier for…
Bridgestone loses bid for Pep Boys
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced that Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, will not present a counter offer to acquire The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, in response to the most recent proposal from…
Panasonic to produce compounds for automotive parts in Thailand
Panasonic Corporation’s Automotive & Industrial Systems Company will launch a production line for heat-resistant phenolic molding compounds for use in automotive parts at Panasonic Manufacturing Ayutthaya Co., Ltd. (PMFAT). Full-scale operation is scheduled to start in February 2016. The production…
Magna Tyres appoints new sales manager for Germany
Magna Tyres Group has named Stefan Huber to be the new addition to the sales team in Germany. Stefan has over 15 years of Sales experience in the German tyre industry and has worked for various renowned tyre companies. He…