Canadian Plastics : Headline News

Dynisco boosts profile in China with new acquisition

Canadian Plastics — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:36:00 EST

In a bid to strengthen its position in China, extrusion sensor and control technology supplier Dynisco LLC has purchased the assets of Shanghai Hao-Ying Measurement & Control Technology Co., Ltd. [Full Story]

Lanxess expands in India to service auto sector

Canadian Plastics — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:48:00 EST

In a bid to service India's growing automotive industry, specialty chemical supplier Lanxess AG is expanding its compounding plant in Jhagadia, Gujarat state. [Full Story]

Eastman Chemical to buy Solutia for $3.4 billion

Canadian Plastics — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:02:00 EST

In a bid to extend its reach in emerging markets, particularly the Asia-Pacific region, Eastman Chemical is buying specialty chemical maker Solutia Inc. for about US$3.38 billion in cash and stock. [Full Story]

Dow Chemical wins appeal in Nova patent dispute

Canadian Plastics — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST

Canada's Nova Chemicals Corp. infringed two Dow Chemical Co. patents for making a thinner, stronger plastic, a U.S. federal appeals court that specializes in patents has ruled. [Full Story]

Husky to sell closure maker Injectoplast

Canadian Plastics — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:32:00 EST

Husky Injection Molding Systems has signed an agreement to sell Injectoplast, the former closure injection molding operation of KTW Group, to Alpla Holding GmbH. [Full Story]

Dow and Teknor Apex collaborate on flexible vinyl applications

Canadian Plastics — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:08:00 EST

Dow Chemical's Electrical & Telecommunications business unit and Teknor Apex Company have signed a joint market development agreement for flexible vinyl in several application areas. [Full Story]

FedDev unveils advanced manufacturing training initiative

Canadian Plastics — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:53:00 EST

The Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has announced a $5-million investment to help manufacturing workers in Ontario get access to advanced training. [Full Story]

GM back on top as world's best-selling automaker

Canadian Plastics — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:06:00 EST

General Motors Co. regained its title as the world's top-selling automaker in 2011, less than three years after its 2009 taxpayer-funded bankruptcy. [Full Story]

SPE names Vitalo's De Vos as new CEO

Canadian Plastics — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:05:00 EST

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has appointed industry veteran Willem De Vos as its new CEO. [Full Story]

Plasticolors buys Milliken's pigment dispersion business

Canadian Plastics — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:51:00 EST

Pigment and chemical dispersions supplier Plasticolors Inc. has bought Milliken & Co.'s non-urethane pigment dispersion product lines. [Full Story]