Victrex APTIV™ Film Chosen for Marking Labels on Light Conductors in Medical Laser Equipment Applications
Dornier MedTech, a pioneer and market leader in the urology market, selected Victrex APTIV™ film, made with VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, for the marking labels on reusable light conductors in its high-quality solid-state lasers.
Victrex - December 31, 2007

Basell Building Second Polypropylene Compounding Facility in China
Basell has begun construction of its second polypropylene compounding facility in China at Guangzhou Nansha.
Basell - December 19, 2007

Bayer MaterialScience Offers Bio-based Polyols for Flexible Foam Applications
Continuing its leadership in sustainable products and practices, Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) LLC announces the availability of several bio-based offerings for flexible polyurethane foam. These renewable-content polyols are designed for use in the production of flexible slabstock foam for furniture, mattress and cushioning applications.
Bayer - December 19, 2007

Basell, NGC, NEC and Lurgi have Entered into MOU for Integrated Polypropylene Complex in Trinidad and Tobago
Basell, the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, Ltd. (NGC), and the National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago, Ltd. (NEC) announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) confirming their intention to construct and operate a fully integrated polypropylene complex in Trinidad and Tobago.
Basell - December 14, 2007

BASF to Increase Prices for Styrenic Copolymers in North America
BASF will increase prices in its styrenic copolymers product line in North America, effective January 1, 2008, or as contracts permit, for all shipments.   This increase is in addition to the previously announced increase of $0.05 per pound that was effective on November 1, 2007.
BASF - December 14, 2007