Tosoh

New MDI splitter to serve Southeast Asia

Michael Hack named secretary general of bromine producers' association

PIE talks to Kevin Bradley from bromine producers' association BSEF / Updated code of best practices / Reduction of environmental emissions of polymer additives

China Standard Thermoplastics February 2018: Domestic market subdued / Announcement of anti-dumping duties on styrene imports from US, South Korea and Taiwan creates price pressure / Notations of PE and PP decrease slightly / Uptrend for PVC, PS and PET

China Standard Thermoplastics February 2016: Feedstock costs rise on back of tight supply and post-holiday demand / Processors resume activity in mid-February / Demand in line with expectations / Domestic polymer prices mostly firm / Import quotes rising

Japanese group shuts VCM units / Over a third of country's capacity affected / One worker killed

VCM production to be expanded in southern China