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BASF expanding footprint in Asia & North America

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:42 AM Beijing Time

MUMBAI -- Germany's BASF SE is planning to increase its research activities in Asia and North America, with a target of doing half of its research and development outside its home base.


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Hong Kong's Johnson Electric expanding to Serbia

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:38 AM Beijing Time

Hong Kong's Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. will launch a new production facility in Nis, Serbia in 2014, producing plastic and metal components for major automotive manufacturers.


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With 1 billion lbs of PLA sold, NatureWorks sees rapid growth to 2 billion

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:34 AM Beijing Time

ORLANDO, FLA. -- NatureWorks LLC is near capacity at its original production plant in Blair, Neb., and in the final stages of planning the location of its second plant, likely to be in Thailand. It has new feedstock sources lined up, more in development and is targeting more resins that it can replace.


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Recycling group disputes findings of study on impact of compostable plastics

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:18 AM Beijing Time

A U.S. trade group is refuting a report out of Europe that maintains that using up to 10 percent compostable plastic does not impact mechanical properties of recycled post-consumer plastics.


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Group unveils asphalt mix using old tires, plastic waste

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:10 AM Beijing Time

VALENCIA, SPAIN -- The Technological Institute of Plastics in Spain claims to have created a more durable and sustainable asphalt mix by using old tires and plastic waste.


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Korea's Dongshin looks at Vietnam molding machine factory

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 4:02 AM Beijing Time

HO CHI MINH CITY -- South Korean injection machine maker Dongshin Hydraulics Co. Ltd. is seriously considering setting up a manufacturing facility in Vietnam, to cater to Southeast Asia's growing market, the company's top executive said in an interview in the country.


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TI Automotive expands in Guangzhou

Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 3:38 AM Beijing Time

Auburn Hills, Mich.-based TI Automotive Ltd. has opened a new facility in Guangzhou, China, to blow mold fuel tank systems. The 67,000-square-foot plant will make tanks for Nissan, Toyota, Peugeot Citroen and Qoros.


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Americhem to double China facility size

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:33 AM Beijing Time

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO -- Color and additive concentrates maker Americhem Inc. is heading into 2014 with a new president, new products and plans to double the size of its Chinese production plant.


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Keith Crain named to Automotive Hall of Fame

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:22 AM Beijing Time

DETROIT -- Keith Crain, who has led Automotive News for more than four decades, has been elected to the Automotive Hall of Fame.


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Malaysian recycler expands, wins SPE tech award

Published: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:19 AM Beijing Time

HO CHI MINH CITY -- Malaysian recycling company Heng Hiap Industries Sdn Bhd is investing several million U.S. dollars in a new plastics facility that will at least double its capacity and allow the company to meet what it says is increased demand for its specialized grades of recycled resins.


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