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Acetex Corporation is Europe's second largest producer of acetic acid and polyvinyl alcohol and third largest producer of vinyl acetate monomer. These chemicals and their derivatives are used in a wide range of applications in the automotive, construction, packaging, pharmaceutical and textile industries. They direct their operations from
their corporate head office in Vancouver, Canada and their European head office in Paris, France. Acetex has plants in France and Spain and sales offices throughout Europe. Their shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATX.
On August 5, 2003, Acetex Corporation announced the completion of its amalgamation with AT Plastics Inc.. The AT Plastics business of Acetex develops and manufactures specialty polymers and films products. Specialty polymers are used in the manufacture of a variety of plastics products, including packaging and laminating products, auto parts, adhesives and medical products. The films business focuses on products for the agricultural, horticultural and construction industries.
