The McIntosh investment will more than double the sites production capacity bringing Huntsman’s total global capacity to 11,000 metric tonnes upon completion of the project, expected in late 2014.
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In the new compounding plant, basic polymers such as polyamide and polybutylene terephthalate are mixed and refined with special additives and glass fibers, according to customer needs, to produce the well-known Durethan and Pocan brands.
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Onex Corporation today announced that it has agreed to acquire KraussMaffei AG (“KraussMaffei”), a leading manufacturer of plastic and rubber processing equipment, for €568 million.
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