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SEEKING PROTECTION MAKING LARGER COMPONENTS
EU launches anti-dumping probe into epoxy resin Engel unveils ‘largest technical centre injection

imports from four nations moulding machine’ in Austria

The European Commission has ini- 170% depending on the country, with dumped imports of epoxy resin have a Engel Austria GmbH has expanded
tiated an anti-dumping investigation China allegedly having the highest seriously negative impact on the EU. its technical centre in St. Valentin, Aus-
into imports of epoxy resins from China, margins. The European Commission’s Related unfair trade practices for the tria, with one of the largest injection
South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, inquiry will examine whether such same products are also under investi- moulding machines from its standard
following a complaint by European practices have caused material injury to gation in the United States by the US portfolio: the ‘duo 5500 combi M’.
Union (EU) epoxy resins makers under the EU’s epoxy resin industry. Department of Commerce and the US
the banner of ‘Ad Hoc Coalition of International Trade Commission,” “With a clamping force of 55,000
Epoxy Resin Producers’. The initiation of this proceeding, said Mr. Florian Kohl, President, Olin kN, it is by far the largest technical cen-
announced in the EU Offi cial Journal, Epoxy & International. tre machine in the world, measuring 32
The coalition, which includes Olin could lead to the imposition of addi- metres long, 13 metres wide, 6.8 metres
Corporation, Westlake Corporation, and tional duties on the imports in question The investigation’s success could high, and weighing 545 tons,” the injec-
Spolchemie, alleges that producers from if the investigation confi rms the allega- protect the European epoxy resin indus- tion moulding giant said in a press note.
these countries are selling their products tions of injurious dumping. try, enhance job security, and strengthen
in the EU at unfairly low prices. the EU’s economic resilience by Engel aims to use this machine to Automotive trends enabling the production of larger plastic
“Although this issue is not unique ensuring a stable supply chain for enable technologies and components in The automotive industry increa- components. Until now, large plastic
The complaint suggests that the to epoxy, nor to the EU, the signifi cant critical manufacturing sectors, coalition completely new dimensions in collabo- singly uses larger plastic parts to reduce parts have often been manufactured
dumping margins range from 10% to volume of what we believe are unfairly offi cials said. ration with its customers and partners. vehicle weight, improve fuel effi ciency, using various processes other than
The extra-large mould space accom- and lower production costs. Plastics injection moulding, which have signi-
ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to Candidate List modates moulds weighing up to 150 offer design fl exibility, enhance corro- fi cant limitations. With the availability
tons, with possible shot weights up to sion resistance, and contribute to the of an injection moulding machine as
The European Chemicals Agency Update on triphenyl phosphate ment seeking process for this substance 42 kgs. The company said the machine longevity and safety of vehicles. They large as the ‘duo 5500 combi M’ in a
(ECHA), the implementing body for ECHA also provided an update on because substantial new information was developed to meet the demands of also allow for the integration of func- technical centre, extensive possibili-
REACH regulation, has announced that identifying triphenyl phosphate as an became available in the days preceding the automotive industry and technical tional elements and reduce the number ties for part and technology develop-
its Member State Committee (MSC) SVHC, which was to be taken up in the meeting. This suspension ensures that injection moulding and is now avail- of individual parts needed. Engel’s ment and sampling are now available,
has confi rmed the addition of bis (α, MSC’s meeting in June. the newly provided data will be properly able for customer trials. new facility supports this trend by said Engel.
α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide to the evaluated and considered in the SVHC FEEDSTOCK CRISIS
‘Candidate List’ of substances of very “Having consulted the commit- identifi cation process. This is an excep-
high concern (SVHC). The newly added tee members and the dossier submitter, tional arrangement and applies only in the Egyptian consortium forming new company to import
chemical is toxic for reproduction and ECHA decided to suspend the agree- conditions specifi c to this case,” it added.
is used as a processing aid, e.g. as a liquefi ed ethane gas
fl ame retardant, the agency informed. Kemin acquires antimicrobial company to
boost offerings for US biofuel industry An Egyptian consortium of some Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives, company, expected to be completed
This substance may be placed on of the country’s major players in the Egyptian Natural Gas Company, and within the year, will start with a capital
the Authorisation List in the future. If a Kemin Industries, a US-based tion, Mr. Zeigler will join Kemin as a chemicals, gas, and construction indus- Gama Construction Company aim to of $663-mn. It will be structured with
substance is on this list, companies can- ingredient manufacturer, has acquired Principal Sales Manager for the Kemin tries, plan to establish a new company establish the company to mitigate the Sidpec holding a 25% stake, Egyptian
not use it unless they apply for authori- Archangel, a company specialising in Bio Solutions business unit. aimed at importing liquefi ed ethane gas. impact of reduced gas supplies which Ethylene and Derivatives and Gama
sation and the European Commission antimicrobials for fermentative biofuel The announcement comes as Egypt have forced several factories, including Construction Company holding 25%
authorises its continued use. production. Commenting on the deal, Mr. Jason continues to struggle with an over- fertilisers and chemicals producers, to stakes each, while Egyptian Petrochemi-
Ackerman, General Manager, Kemin whelmed electricity grid, intensifi ed halt operations. cals Company and Egyptian Natural
The ‘Candidate List’ now contains Founded in 2015 by Mr. Allen Bio Solutions, said, “Archangel’s by a gas shortage and increased power Gas Company will own 15% and 10%,
241 entries for chemicals that can harm Ziegler, Archangel has focused on deve- expertise and innovative antibiotic-free consumption due to consecutive heat- Sidpec was one of the major indus- respectively. According to Reuters, the
people or the environment. Companies loping advanced bacterial control technologies complement our existing waves. trial players that had to shut down company’s funding will be with 40%
are responsible for managing the risks of solutions tailored specifi cally to the portfolio, allowing us to provide operations due to inadequate gas supplies. sourced from shareholders and the
these chemicals and giving customers and fermentation of biofuels for the renew- new and signifi cant offerings to our Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (Sidpec), remaining 60% secured through bank
consumers information on their safe use. able energy industry. With the acquisi- customers.” Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding, According to a Sidpec, the new loans spread across multiple phases.

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