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Shell pilots new PC process and enters into Middle East jv

Evonik strengthens nylon supply

Companies make forays into the South Korean market

Carbon fibre joint venture

PTT's PU jv formalised

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Plexiglas used in large scale PVs

API invests to increase capacity

Clariant triples capacity for Exolit

Songwon preps OPS with buy and output in Middle East

Cardia bags deal in China and sells to Europe

Coke to use PEF for its bottles

Making mass production of composite auto parts a reality

MACHINERY NEWS

Europeans upbeat about 2011 but enter 2012 with caution

Record year for centenarian Reifenhäuser

Quick changeover from new IBC

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KraussMaffei to expand output in China

Jebco to launch Autothane products in China

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API invests to increase capacity

taly-based producer of thermoplastic compounds (TPE, TPU and bioplastics) API says it has made significant investments in production machinery and R&D increasing capacity by up to 25%.

In line with its corporate strategy for the next three years, the company has added on a new production line for TPU bringing the total number of lines to five and increasing production capacity by 25%. It has also added on two new lines for the production of TPE and APINAT bioplastics increasing production capacity by 15%.

Other equipment additions include an integrated system for automated packaging and palleting, a new line dedicated to the production of micro-granulated TPE and TPU.

As well as the above, construction of R&D labs and office space for technical staff is nearing completion, a project which will see overall R&D space increased by about 80%.