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Jun 22, 20081 min read
ITC Delays Decision in 4-ADPA/6PPD Case
The US International Trade Commission has extended the deadline for deciding whether to institute a patent infringement investigation in...
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Notch
Jun 22, 20081 min read
Lanxess Raising Rubber Chemical Prices
According to Rubber & Plastics News (subscription required), the Rubber Chemicals business unit of Lanxess AG will increase its prices...
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Notch
Jun 11, 20082 min read
Chinese Olympic Ban on Chemical Production Creating Supply Problems Worldwide
The Chinese government has banned the production and shipment of numerous chemicals in the area surrounding Beijing during the run-up to...
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Notch
Jun 6, 20081 min read
ITC Rescinds Exclusion Order Against Sinorgchem
Rubber & Plastics News reported on Wednesday that the US International Trade Commission has rescinded the limited exclusion order barring...
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Notch
Jun 4, 20082 min read
“Watershed” Month: Have High Gas Prices Finally Tipped the US Auto Market?
The dismal US auto sales figures released this week were no surprise to anyone who has filled their gas tank recently. Reuters reports:...
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Notch
May 24, 20082 min read
KKPC Responds to New Flexsys Suit
On Thursday, May 22, Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co. issued a press release responding to the announcement by Flexsys America L.P. that it...
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Notch
May 22, 20082 min read
Flexsys to Close UK Factory – Exiting DPG, TMQ, PVI Segments
On May 21, Solutia announced that its Flexsys subsidiary plans to cease manufacturing at its factory in Ruabon, Wales, by the end of...
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Notch
May 17, 20082 min read
Flexsys Files New Complaint with US ITC Against Sinorgchem, Kumho
According to Rubber & Plastics News (subscription required), Flexsys America LP filed a new complaint with the US International Trade...
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Notch
Apr 25, 20081 min read
Eliokem Raises Wingstay Prices
This week, Eliokem S.A.S. made two announcements regarding its Wingstay L antioxidants. On Monday, Eliokem announced that it plans to...
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Notch
Apr 22, 20081 min read
Flexsys Statement on Patent Issues
On April 8, 2008, Flexsys published an update on the status of its patents covering 4-ADPA manufacturing. Below is the main text of the...
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Notch
Apr 19, 20081 min read
CAFC Denies Rehearing in 4-APDA Case
According to Rubber & Plastic News (subscription required), the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit last week denied Flexsys’...
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Notch
Mar 26, 20081 min read
Lanxess Announces Worldwide Price Increase for Rubber Chemicals
On March 25, Lanxess AG announced a worldwide price increase for its rubber chemicals portfolio, effective April 1, 2008. The company...
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Notch
Feb 27, 20081 min read
Solutia to Exit Chapter 11 on February 28
On February 26, Solutia Inc. announced that it had received bankruptcy court approval of its exit financing and planned to emerge from...
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Notch
Feb 18, 20082 min read
Sumitomo highlights recent tire developments: a 97% petroleum-free tire, a low rolling resistance ti
On February 14, 2008, Sumitomo Rubber Industries held a meeting to highlight its recent technological development work. According to a...
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Notch
Feb 7, 20081 min read
Solutia Sues Finaciers Over Chapter 11 Delays
Solutia has sued three of the banks involved in its Chapter 11 refinancing over delays in the restructuring. As previously noted, last...
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Notch
Jan 24, 20081 min read
Solutia delays emergence from Chapter 11
On Wednesday, January 23, Solutia Inc. announced that its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy will be delayed from the previously...
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Notch
Jan 18, 20081 min read
Lanxess Invests in India Rubber Chemicals Unit
Lanxess today announced a capital project for its Indian rubber chemicals business, Lanxess India Pvt. Ltd. Production of rubber...
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Notch
Jan 4, 20082 min read
Goodyear Ends Tire Production at Tyler — What Effect on Raw Material Demand?
According to Rubber & Plastic News, Goodyear ceased tire production at its Tyler, Texas plant on December 21, 2007. The closure reflects...
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Notch
Dec 27, 20072 min read
Flexsys, Sinorgchem Respond to CAFC Decision
Flexsys and Sinorgchem both issued press releases today responding to the CAFC’s decision of Friday, December 21, 2007 regarding the...
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Notch
Dec 23, 20072 min read
CAFC Vacates and Remands ITC Ruling on Sinorgchem’s Infringement of Flexsys 4-ADPA Process Pat
There was a major development on Friday in the ongoing patent infringement dispute between Flexsys and Shandong Sinorgchem regarding...
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