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Switzerland: Petrochemical firm buys out of joint venture

By  |  June 30, 2014

Petrochemical conglomerate Ineos announced Monday that it has purchased chemical group BASF’s share of the companies’ joint venture.

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    The Swiss company acquired BASF’s 50 percent stake in the partnership, known as Styrolution, in a $1.5 billion transaction. The joint venture was launched in 2011.

    While the acquisition remains subject to approval from antitrust authorities, Ineos said in a statement that it is “pleased” to absorb the venture as a complete unit of the company. The venture will continue to operate independently, Ineos said.

    The venture produced styrene, used to make plastic products used in cars, electronics and other items.

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