US performance chemicals and plastics producer PMC Group (Mount Laurel, New Jersey; www.pmc-group.com) has acquired the global methyl tin stabilisers and solid lubricants business of Dow Chemical (Midland, Michigan / USA; www.dow.com). The business comprises organotin and heavy-metal free organic polymer stabilisers, polymer lubricants and multi-component package product lines sold under brand names including “Advastab” stabilisers, “Advalube” lubricants and “Advawax” waxes as well as “Advapak” one-pak blends. The transaction includes the world-scale manufacturing facility for the additive products, used for PVC profiles and sidings, pipes and fittings, bottles and food containres in Cincinnati, Ohio / USA.

PMC president, Debtosh Chakrabarti, said: “This acquisition broadens our technology and product offering and underscores our commitment to be an innovative leader in the polymer additives industry.” In October 2012, PMC completed the acquisition of the tin stabilisers business of Arkema (Colombes / France; www.arkema.com) – see Plasteurope.com of 08.10.2012.