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1 February 2012
Perstorp will increase the price for its Capa™ Caprolactone monomer and polymers >>

27 January 2012
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

22 December 2011
Perstorp and PTT Global Chemical sign joint venture for products delivered to the polyurethane industry >>

1 December 2011
A new distributor for Tolonate™ aliphatic isocyanates: Innovia Solutions LTD >>

22 November, 2011
Boltorn™ P501 for UV hardcoats launched at China Coat >>

22 November 2011
Perstorp at ChinaCoat 23-25 November >>

21 November, 2011
Perstorp and PTT Global Chemical plan for joint venture for the worldwide manufacturing and sales of products to the polyurethane industry >>

18 November 2011
Perstorp’s new products & investments to support growth in South America >>

27 October 2011
Perstorp Interim Report 1 January - 30 September, 2011, now available >>

30 September 2011
Easaqua™ X L 600 gets off to a flying start! >>

September 8, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

September 5, 2011
Meet Perstorp at UTECH Asia/PU China 2011 in Shanghai >>

August 17, 2011
Perstorp´s offer for automotive & transportation coatings – the toughest protection around >>

August 1, 2011
Perstorp Interim Report 1 January - 30 June, 2011 now available >>

June 14, 2011
Perstorp increases prices for Pentaerythritol >>

May 23, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Bis-MPA, TMPDE and TMPME >>

May 20, 2011
Perstorp increase price for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

May 19, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

May 19, 2011
Perstorp increases prices for aliphatic isocyanates >>

May 12, 2011
Perstorp Interim report 1 January – 31 March 2011 now available >>

May 6, 2011
Withdrawal of Force Majeure for Perstorp’s caprolactones >>

May 3, 2011
Perstorp increases polyol capacity with investment in China >>

May 2, 2011
Annual & Sustainability Report 2010 now available >>

May 1, 2011
Update of Force Majeure situation for Perstorp’s caprolactones >>

April 26, 2011
Perstorp opens new feed additives plant in India >>

April 20, 2011
Notice of Force Majeure for Perstorp’s caprolactones >>

April 15, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

April 11, 2011
Continued support for Perstorp investment in new plant for valeraldehyde and its derivatives >>

April 7, 2011
World’s largest caprolactone supplier continues to grow >>

March 29, 2011
Perstorp showcases complete palette for high performance, low VOC impact PUDs >>

March 29, 2011
Discover Voxtar™, world’s first renewable pentaerythritol platform, and more Perstorp sustainable solutions >>

MMarch 29, 2011
Perstorp launches new Easaqua™ polyisocyanates for highest humidity resistance >>

March 29, 2011
Perstorp extends capacity and strengthens Asian presence >>

March 29, 2011
Perstorp launches portfolio dedicated to performance adhesives and sealants >>

March 28, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Penta >>

March 25, 2011
Perstorp extends 2-EHA capacity in Europe and Asia >>

March 21, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

March 14, 2011
Perstorp increases prices for TMP, Neo and NX 795 >>

March 10, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Butyl Ethyl Propanediol (BEPD) >>

March 9, 2011
Perstorp increases price for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

February 28, 2011
Perstorp increases prices for Capa™ caprolactones >>

February 24, 2011
Perstorp Year-end Report 2010 now available >>

February 21, 2011
International Year of Chemistry - now on the web >>

February 15, 2011
Perstorp General Conditions of Sale published >>

February 15, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

January 27, 2011
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

January 24, 2011
Perstorp increases prices for TDI >>

January 14, 2011
Withdrawal of Force Majeure for Perstorp’s range of Caprolactones >>

January 11, 2011
Perstorp’s sustainable growth commitment reinforced with new products at ECS 2011 >>

January 5, 2011
Perstorp acquires Ashland’s Penta business and invests in increased polyol capacity >>

31 December, 2010
Notice of Force Majeure for TDI & ChlorAlkali >>

December 22, 2010
Notice of Force Majeure >>

December 15, 2010
Perstorp increases price for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

December 13, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for Capa™ caprolactones >>

December 9, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for polyols TMP, Neo and Penta >>

December 7, 2010
Perstorp now protecting plastics with new Charmor™ PP100 >>

December 3, 2010
Perstorp increases price for Propionic Acid >>

November 19, 2010
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

November 15, 2010
Perstorp’s presence in Asia and its offer for polyurethanes highlighted at Chinacoat 2010 >>

November 3, 2010
Perstorp’s portfolio of polyurethane materials at UTECH North America >>

November 1, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for aliphatic isocyanates >>

October 28, 2010
Perstorp Interim report 1 January – 30 September now available >>

October 20, 2010
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

October 19, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for Pentaerythritol >>

October 14, 2010
Perstorp joins CEFIC sector group PINFA >>

October 11, 2010
World’s largest supplier of caprolactones and polycaprolactones continues to grow >>

October 4, 2010
Perstorp launches Holtac™ micronized polyols to enable lead-free PVC stabilization >>

September 27, 2010
Focus on energy savings and ‘green’ technologies with Perstorp’s offer for polyurethanes >>

August 27, 2010
Complete palette for high performance & low impact in PUDs >>

August 9, 2010
One of the most complete offerings for the PU chain to be presented at CHINACOAT 2010 >>

July 26, 2010
Perstorp reports strong second quarter >>

June 10, 2010
Perstorp launches Voxtar™, world’s first renewable pentaerythritol platform >>

June 8, 2010
Changes to Perstorp’s board >>

May 26,2010
World’s largest caprolactone supplier presents its full polyurethane offer at PU China 2010 >>

May 25, 2010
Perstorp reports strong first quarter of 2010 >>

May 3, 2010
New Perstorp portfolio highlighted at the American Coatings Show 2010 >>

April 30, 2010
Annual Report delivers a market segment focus >>

April 28, 2010
Perstorp participating at China’s largest PU show >>

April 27, 2010
Perstorp establishes sales office in Taiwan >>

April 26, 2010
Perstorp doubles Di-Penta production in Bruchhausen with innovative engineering >>

April 20, 2010
Meeting growing markets at Middle East Coatings Show 2010 >>

April 19, 2010
Disturbance in air shipments >>

April 13, 2010
New fast-drying polyisocyanate from Perstorp reduces coatings drying times up to 50% >>

April 13, 2010
Perstorp ahead of target to double production capacity of Capa® caprolactones >>

April 13, 2010
Perstorp presents Charmor®, the #1 choice for a new, ground-breaking, generation of intumescent coatings >>

March 30,2010
Preparing for American Coatings Show 2010 >>

March 26, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for Capa® Caprolactones >>

March 25, 2010
Perstorp supports growth in the Middle East >>

March 23, 2010
Perstorp strengthens position at PaintIndia 2010 >>

March 22, 2010
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid (PIA) >>

March 19, 2010
Perstorp increases prices on aliphatic isocyanates >>

March 11, 2010
Perstorp increases price for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

March 9, 2010
Perstorp presents an extended offer for PU coatings at American Coatings Show 2010 >>

March 9, 2010
Perstorp increases price for Pentaerythritol >>

March 5, 2010
Sustainable solutions at Middle East Coatings Show 2010 >>

March 5, 2010
Perstorp increases prices on coalescents >>

March 2, 2010
Perstorp expands in India with new application laboratory and growing sales team >>

Fabruary 23, 2010
Greater efficiency and shareholders’ contributions provide Perstorp with an improved platform for 2010 >>

February 22, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for TMP and Neo >>

Fabruary 12, 2010
Highly flexible and durable coil coatings >>

February 10, 2010
Perstorp increases price for TDI product range >>

February 5, 2010
Gearing up for PAINTINDIA 2010 >>

February 2, 2010
Perstorp increases prices for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid and Propionic Acid >>

January 21, 2010
Perstorp investing in formates >>

January 20, 2010
Charmor® protects people & property in India & Middle East >>

January 15, 2010
Perstorp increases price for Purified Isophthalic Acid >>

December 30, 2009
Perstorp successfully amends its financing; well-capitalized for further growth >>

December 28, 2009
Perstorp strengthens coatings and adhesives’ market development team >>

December 18, 2009
Perstorp increases prices for TMP and Neo >>

December 16,2009
Perstorp increases price for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

December 11, 2009
Perstorp’s RME at the climate conference >>

December 4, 2009
High visibility & visitor interest at CHINACOAT 2009 >>

December 2, 2009
Perstorp represented on the European Biodiesel Board >>

November 27, 2009
Full house at customer event >>

November 18, 2009
Perstorp to increase aliphatic isocyanates production capacity in China >>

November 3, 2009
Withdrawal of Force Majeure for TDI >>

October 28, 2009
Winning formulas in Shanghai >>

October 9, 2009
New brochures available >>

October 1, 2009
Notice of Force Majeure >>

September 29, 2009
90,000 school children experiment with Perstorp Capa® >>

September 23, 2009
Perstorp to discontinue production of DMBA >>

September 17, 2009
Perstorp’s new world of products at your fingertips >>

September 14, 2009
Perstorp increases prices October 1st >>

September 7, 2009
Perstorp increases price for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

September 7, 2009
Perstorp increases price for Bis-MPA >>

August 25, 2009
Emoltene® - Perstorp’s new trademark for PVC plasticizers >>

August 21, 2009
New Group management team at Perstorp >>

August 12, 2009
A lively 50 year-old celebrated >>

June 30, 2009
Success at the Dendrimer Symposium >>

June 25, 2009
Formox - now with new looks on the web >>

June 12, 2009
Plastic fantastic >>

June 10, 2009
Perstorp increases prices for TMP and Neo >>

June 5, 2009
Perstorp increases price for 2-EHA and Penta >>

June 4, 2009
Perstorp takes active part in the sixth International Dendrimer Symposium >>

June 3, 2009
Perstorp increases price on Propionic Acid >>

June 1, 2009
Perstorp increases prices for oxo alcohols and plasticizers >>

May 27, 2009
Proven best abrasion resistance in PUDs with Capa® >>

May 26, 2009
Charmor® breakthrough for halogen-free fire resistance in seating foam >>

May 20, 2009
Perstorp mothballs Penta production in Chile >>

May 19, 2009
The Perstorp Group’s Sustainability Report 2008 now available >>

May 8, 2009
Changes to Perstorp’s board >>

May 4, 2009
Crowded stand at UTECH >>

April 28, 2009
The Perstorp Group’s Annual Report 2008 now available >>

April 28, 2009
Perstorp increases prices for TDI >>

April 22, 2009
Success at the European Coatings Show >>

March 31, 2009
Perstorp at the forefront of low VOC emission materials for the polyurethane coatings market >>

March 23, 2009
Perstorp – a new major player on the elastomer and foam arena >>

March 20, 2009
Mikael Gedin appointed new EVP HR for Perstorp >>

March 20, 2009
Perstorp increases prices for TMP and Neo >>

March 12, 2009
Presentations for formulators and chemical intermediates at ECS 2009 >>

March 12, 2009
Perstorp increases price on 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

March 10, 2009
Verdis Polaris™ withstands the coldest winter >>

February 12, 2009
Easaqua™ the new way to say Rhodocoat™ >>

January 15, 2009
REACH pre-registration numbers available >>

January 12, 2009
New Group CFO >>

December 17, 2008
Perstorp believes in biobutanol >>

November 26, 2008
Secured supply of most products >>

November 25, 2008
Shortage of Calcium formate >>

November 18, 2008
The Perstorp Group lays off 105 employees in Sweden >>

September 24, 2008
Perstorp increases prices >>

September 17, 2008
Rhodocoat and Tolonate significantly strengthen our product portfolio >>

September 10, 2008
Perstorp increases price for NX 795 >>

September 2, 2008
Perstorp completes yet another acquisition >>

July 24, 2008
Perstorp experienced good demand during the first half year >>

July 8, 2008
Perstorp steps up growth by acquiring units adding another EUR 500 million to top line >>

July 3, 2008
Perstorp strengthens its presence in the Middle East >>

July 1, 2008
Perstorp takes to the ice >>

June 24, 2008
Perstorp increases prices >>

June 23, 2008
Perstorp’s long-term investment in industrial biotechnology >>

June 18, 2008
Perstorp increases prices >>

June 17, 2008
Polymer Factory takes Perstorp’s dendritic materials to the next level >>

June 16, 2008
Perstorp increases prices >>

June 5, 2008
Perstorp increases prices on carboxylic acids >>

June 4, 2008
Perstorp proves that highly soluble DMBA unleashes PUD productivity & freedom >>

June 3, 2008
Free your PUDs with affordable new non-ionic monomerYmer® N120 >>

June 3, 2008
Perstorp to expand caprolactone production by 2010 >>

June 2, 2008
New balance at the top with Oxymer™ C112 for PUD coatings >>

May 9, 2008
Anders Lundin new president of Perstorp BioProducts >>

May 7, 2008
The Perstorp Group’s Annual report and Sustainability Report for 2007 >>

April 17, 2008
Perstorp increases price for Capa Caprolactone monomer and Polycaprolactones >>

April 4, 2008
Perstorp participates in research projects >>

March 19, 2008
Exclusive negotiations to acquire business from Rhodia and LyondellBasell >>

March 18, 2008
New Oxymer® application enables durable outdoor UV/EB cured coatings >>

March 14, 2008
Perstorp increases price for NX 795 >>

March 13, 2008
Sale of YLA Inc completed >>

March 13, 2008
Perstorp increases prices on carboxylic acids and formates >>

March 5, 2008
Meet Perstorp at Middle East Coatings Show 2008 >>

February 25, 2008
Successful 2007 marked by investments in the future for Perstorp >>

February 4, 2008
Deal closed for Perstorp caprolactone acquisition >>

January 23, 2008
Perstorp sells YLA Inc to TenCate Advanced Composites >>

January 14, 2008
EC approval for Perstorp caprolactones deal >>

January 8, 2008
New chinese acquisition makes a good start of 2008 >>

December 14, 2007
Perstorp increases prices on organic acid based feed additives >>

December 11, 2007
Perstorp increases prices on specialty polyols >>

December 7, 2007
Perstorp increases prices >>

December 5, 2007
Two formaldehyde plants to Ticona – a record year for Perstorp Formox >>

November 28, 2007
Perstorp increases prices on carboxylic acids and formates >>

November 20, 2007
Deal closed for Perstorp acquisition of acid business in Singapore >>

November 12, 2007
Lennart Holm joins PAI partners >>

October 29, 2007
Perstorp acquires TallOil >>

October 15, 2007
Perstorp completes another significant acquisition >>

October 9, 2007
Perstorp increases prices on polyols >>

September 27, 2007
Perstorp acquires acid plant in Singapore >>

September 19, 2007
Perstorp increases prices >>

August 17, 2007
See you in Russia at the KHIMIA Exhibition >>

July 24, 2007
The first six months of the year were very favorable for Perstorp >>

June 25, 2007
Perstorp and Chemanol in co-operation to build Penta plant in Saudi >>

June 20, 2007
Perstorp increases prices >>

June 1, 2007
New Executive Vice President Supply Chain appointed >>

June 1, 2007
Perstorp now has full capacity for calcium formate Prosid CF30 >>

May 15, 2007
Significant investment in new production plant >>

April 27, 2007
Eco-friendly coatings products set for launch in Nuremberg >>

April 25, 2007
Sustainability Report 2006 >>

April 24, 2007
Launch of Oxymer® polycarbonate diols >>

April 4, 2007
Perstorp launches a complete palette to extend the options for beauty >>

April 4, 2007
Annual Report 2006 >>

March 6, 2007
Ship comes in for marine gel coat producers with BEPD from Perstorp >>

February 26, 2007
Perstorp product offer targets Middle East growth >>

February 23, 2007
Year-end Report of 2006 >>

January 19, 2007
Expansion in China with new production site >>

November 6, 2006
New Boltorn® innovation upgrades print quality and productivity >>

October 23, 2006
Growth in China with tailored coatings solutions >>

October 18, 2006
Expansion of offer to UK and Ireland >>

October 16, 2006
Perstorp to restart Bruchhausen plant in two steps >>

October 2, 2006
Changes to Perstorp Holding AB’s board >>

September 28, 2006
Withdrawal of Force Majeure for Di-Penta >>

September 20, 2006
Withdrawal of Force Majeure for Charmor >>

September 15, 2006
Notice of Force Majeure >>

September 14, 2006
Dust explosion at German plant caused the death of one Perstorp employee >>

September 12, 2006
Dust explosion at Perstorp’s German plant >>

September 11, 2006
Increase in prices >>

September 5, 2006
New range of low-cost polyester polyols launched >>

August 21, 2006
New President and CEO for Perstorp >>

August 15, 2006
Interim Report January 1 - June 30, 2006 >>

August 15, 2006
New technology increases nutritional value of feed additives >>

July 13, 2006
HR Report 2005 >>

July 10, 2006
Intensified focus on products for polyurethanes >>

July 6, 2006
Perstorp celebrated 125 years >>

June 29, 2006
New Business Development Manager in China >>

June 9, 2006
Perstorp increases prices >>

June 1, 2006
Sale of Perstorp Peramin >>

May 31, 2006
Perstorp increases prices >>

May 23, 2006
Breakthrough Method with 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid >>

May 18, 2006
New R&D Center poised to serve Asia >>

May 17, 2006
Formaldehyde Europe 2006 – a successful conference for Perstorp Formox >>

May 10, 2006
Annual Report 2005 >>

April 26, 2006
New representative office in China >>

April 13, 2006
Product launch and package deal for radiation curing >>

April 11, 2006
Active focus on growth in Japan >>

April 3, 2006
Perstorp acquires remaining shares in Hansol Perstorp Co., Ltd >>

March 31, 2006
New HR/Communications director >>

March 29, 2006
Cost-effective performance with BEPD >>

March 28, 2006
Upcoming technical papers >>

March 21, 2006
New brochures at perstorp.com >>

March 14, 2006
Penta products deliver security & efficiency >>

March 9, 2006
Year-end report 2005 >>

February 16, 2006
The new generation of ensiling agents >>

December 22, 2005
Acquisition of Sydsvenska Kemi by PAI partners complete >>

December 20, 2005
New names for Perstorp Alkoxylates >>

December 16, 2005
Perstorp purchases patents for DMBA >>

November 30, 2005
Terms and conditions for subordinated loan >>

November 23, 2005
Renewable fuel - new niche for Perstorp >>

October 31, 2005
Interim Report Q3 2005 >>

October 19, 2005
Industri Kapital exits Sydsvenska Kemi >>

October 14, 2005
Sydsvenska Kemi sells Perstorp Compounds >>

October 4, 2005
Perstorp takes over R&D site in Finland >>

October 3, 2005
Interim Report January 1 - September 30, 2005 - Publication date >>

September 26, 2005
Expansion of formate portfolio >>

September 13, 2005
Perstorp starts producing DMBA >>

August 18, 2005
Boltorn® P500 for UV-curable hardcoats >>

August 11, 2005
New name for Perstorp in India >>

July 29, 2005
Brand-new website >>

July 25, 2005
Interim Report Q2 2005 >>

July 21, 2005
Launching a new version of website >>

July 12, 2005
Enhance your PU products >>

June 27, 2005
Number of visitors has doubled >>

June 10, 2005
New product launch - Boltorn® P500 >>

June 2, 2005
Wholly-owned subsidiary in India >>

May 24, 2005
Vapi – Perstorp´s third R&D centre >>

May 10, 2005
Interim Report Q1 2005 >>

May 2, 2005
Perstorp introduces NX 800 >>

April 29, 2005
Perstorp sells Vyncolit >>

April 22, 2005
Product launch Boltorn® W3000 >>

April 21, 2005
Award to Perstorp High school >>

April 6, 2005
Perstorp’s brochures at perstorp.com >>

April 1, 2005
Acquisition of Franklin Holding BV completed >>

March 31, 2005
Perstorp sells part of business >>

March 23, 2005
Highlights of 2004 >>

March 10, 2005
Prices increases on Polyols and Oxo products >>

February 25, 2005
Record number of visitors in Cairo >>

February 23, 2005
New propionic acid plant >>

February 16, 2005
Design creates potential >>

February 2, 2005
High performing Charmor™ Polyols >>

January 27, 2005
Stonemill AB has taken over Environmental Catalysts >>

January 18, 2005
Meet Perstorp in 2005 >>

January 12, 2005
Partnership signed with Interlink >>

January 3, 2005
Perstorp acquires business >>

December 15, 2004
Price increase on polyols and oxo-products >>

December 14, 2004
Investments for increased capacity >>

December 13, 2004
SEK 3 m to Chinese Children's Village >>

November 30, 2004
500 registered visitors at K2004 >>

November 23, 2004
Better terms for bank loan >>

November 19, 2004
Perstorp visit job fairs >>

November 5, 2004
Join us at CHINACOAT >>

October 29, 2004
Interim Report Q3, 2004 >>

October 21, 2004
Welcome to Perstorp on ICE 2004 >>

October 15, 2004
Perstorp invites you all to K2004 >>

October 6, 2004
Perstorp and UN cooperate on unique documentary film >>

October 4, 2004
A real icebreaker >>

September 24, 2004
Welcome to this website >>

June 15, 2004
Sydsvenska Kemi sells shares in Pergo >>

June 15, 2004
Congratulation YLA! >>

June 15, 2004
World Environment day >>

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