Lower Asian demand for additives

摘要

Kingsport, Texas - De-stocking amongst customers in Asia Pacific has led to a significant dip in demand for rubber additives (RAs), Eastman Chemical Co. reported in its Q1 results. RAs are part of Eastman's additives and functional products unit, which reported lower earnings for G1 2014. The group linked this to higher energy and raw materials costs, particularly for propane.