Friday 29. April 2011
Torraspapel Announces Major Investments at Its Zaragoza Mill
Over 23 million Euros allocated to minimize environmental impact and maintain employment.
Consumables
Friday 29. April 2011
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. to Raise Prices for Polyester and Vinyl Ester Resins in North America
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. has announced that effective May 16, 2011, it will raise prices for unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl ester resins by eight cents per pound.
Friday 29. April 2011
Eastman Announces First-Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced earnings from continuing operations of $2.52 per diluted share for first quarter 2011 versus $1.43 per diluted share for first quarter 2010.
Friday 29. April 2011
Celanese Corporation Announces 20 Percent Dividend Increase; Increases Share Repurchase Plan
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that its board of directors has approved a 20 percent increase in the companys quarterly common stock cash dividend. The dividend rate increased from $0.05 to $0.06 per share of common stock on a quarterly basis and from $0.20 to $0.24 per share of common stock on an annual basis. The new dividend rate will be applicable to dividends payable beginning in August 2011.
Friday 29. April 2011
Celanese Corporation Reports First Quarter 2011 Results; Raises Outlook for Remainder of Year
First quarter highlights: Net sales were $1,589 million, up 14% from prior year period Operating profit was $188 million versus ($14) million in prior year period Net earnings were $142 million versus $14 million in prior year period Operating EBITDA was $304 million, up 26% from prior year period Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.87 versus $0.06 in prior year period Adjusted EPS was $0.96, up 50% from prior year period
Friday 29. April 2011
3M First-Quarter Sales Rise 15 Percent to a Record $7.3 Billion; Earnings Rise 16 Percent to $1.49 Per Share
Company Raises 2011 Earnings Expectations
Friday 29. April 2011
Leading Malt Beverage Company Chooses mini Closures from CSI for New Lightweight PET Packaging
Closure Systems Internationals short-height, MB-Lok mini 28mm closure has been selected by a leading malt beverage company for the national rollout of a new 16 ounce PET bottle.