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1 December 2004
The Italian polyester maker Novamont SpA has bought the Eastar Bio copolyester business and technology from Eastman Chemical Co, USA. Novamont says it wants to accelerate its activities as a producer of biodegradable materials. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.