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DUBLIN, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b2n9pv/2013_deep ) has announced the addition of the "2013 Deep Research Report on China and Global Polypropylene Industry" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b2n9pv/2013_deep ] report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) This 2013 Deep Research Report is a professional and in-depth research report on the...

SAO PAULO, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Braskem S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK announces today its results for 1Q13. HIGHLIGHTS: Braskem's resins sales in 1Q13 increased by 6.2% and 8.8% from 4Q12 and 1Q12, respectively, amounting to 921 kton, while its market share reached 71%. The crackers operated at an average capacity utilization rate of 90%, compared to 82% in the prior quarter, which was affected by electricity supply problems. EBITDA...

REDMOND, Wash., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Inc., a leading distributor of chemistry and related innovative products and services announced today the appointment of Marco Antonio Quirino as its new president of Univar Brazil. Quirino will manage the company's Brazil business and operations and will report directly to Univar's President and Chief Executive Officer Erik Fyrwald. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130506/SF08207) (Logo:...

SAO PAULO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5, BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the leading resin producer in the Americas, announces that its annual report for 2012 on Form 20-F was filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available on Braskem's investor relations website at www.braskem.com.br/ir. The Portuguese version will be available on Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) and on the Braskem's website on...

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem was included as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Emerging Markets (DJSI Emerging Markets), the new sustainability index for companies from emerging markets on the New York Stock Exchange that was launched February 21, 2013 This international recognition attests to Braskem's commitment to expanding its contribution to sustainable development through good practices in corporate governance and social and environmental...

SAO PAULO, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BRASKEM S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK announces today its results for 4Q12 and 2012. HIGHLIGHTS: Braskem's sales in 2012 were up 10%, while its market share reached 70%, a 5 p.p. expansion on 2011. Crackers capacity utilization rate in 4Q12 stood at 82%, reflecting the weaker global demand and the unscheduled shutdowns due to problems related to the electricity supply. In 2012, the capacity...

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem America announced that Charles T. Glazer has joined the company as Director of Communications and Public Relations, a new role reporting to Irlam Aragao, Vice President of People, Organization and Communications. Aragao remarked, "Braskem has established itself as an industry leader since entering the North American and European markets two years ago. We look forward to having Chuck provide leadership and organization to our...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Braskem America today announced that Gustavo Valverde will lead the company's External Affairs activities and Robert Nadin will head Braskem's Institutional Relations following the retirement of Senior Vice President Bruce Rubin on January 4, 2013. Both Mr. Valverde and Mr. Nadin will be adding these responsibilities to their current roles. Valverde is currently the executive responsible for Braskem International's Legal and Corporate...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced the addition of its newest member company, Braskem America, Inc., a leading thermoplastic resins producer in the Americas. Braskem is also a leader in the field of biopolymers, producing materials such as Green Polyethylene (Green PE) from a renewable source - sugarcane ethanol. "We are pleased to welcome Braskem to SP," said SP's Chair, Randy Leslie, Group Vice...

SAO PAULO, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BRASKEM S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK announces today its results for 3Q12. HIGHLIGHTS: Braskem's sales followed the upward trend in the petrochemical industry, growing 19%. Compared to 3Q11, the domestic market expanded by 1%, while Company's sales were up 11%, reflecting the efforts to expand its domestic market share.Crackers operated at an average utilization rate of 92% in 3Q12, increasing 4 p.p. from...