PetChem eyes acquisitions to boost specialty business


KUALA LUMPUR: The chemical manufacturing unit of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is actively looking to acquire companies to expand its specialty chemical business, its chief executive officer said.

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) is looking to grow aggressively in specialty chemicals, which are raw materials used to manufacture consumer products such as high-performance tyres and LCD televisions.

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