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1. Producers Stack Up Capacity in Asia and Latin America.

Author

WALSH, KERRI

Subjects
*PAPER chemicals industry, *CHEMICAL industry, *INDUSTRIAL location, *OVERPRODUCTION
Abstract

The article reports on the decision of paper chemical makers to divert its overcapacity in Asia and Latin America. It notes on the closure of several production sites in Europe and their transfer mostly to Asia. In 2009, the global specialty paper chemicals market was valued at about 15 million dollars. BASF decided to expand its paper chemicals capacity in Asia as part of its plan to restructure its paper chemicals business.

Published
2011