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European Cooperation Boosts Bioeconomy

Efforts to intensify cooperation between regional stakeholders were at the top of the agenda at the European Bioeconomy Congress.
October 26, 2016
BIC, BBI JU, and eight Polish regions signed a Letter of Intent to develop new bioeconomy partnerships.
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Stepan Announces Leadership Changes

Stepan Co. recently announced that F. Quinn Stepan, the company’s chairman, will retire effective December 31.
October 24, 2016
The board of directors unanimously appointed F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. to succeed Stepan as chairman.
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Global Engineering Plastics Market to Grow 7%

The global engineering plastics market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.2% in terms of value.
October 24, 2016
The automotive and transportation segment is increasingly inclined toward adoption of engineering plastics products.
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Benzene Prices to Rise

Benzene spot prices were supported by lingering sentiment over tight inventories and firmer WTI crude prices.
October 21, 2016
The rising prices were offset by weaker styrene end-of-year demand.
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Solenis Completes Nopco Acquisition

Solenis LLC recently announced it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Nopco Holding AS.
October 17, 2016
The business will be integrated into Solenis as part of its strategy to expand its process chemicals offering.
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Chemours Inaugurates TiO2 Facility

The Chemours Co. recently held formal inauguration ceremonies for a new titanium dioxide production line.
October 13, 2016
Production on the new line is expected to have a full capacity of 200,000 metric tons per year.
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