Octal's new PET plant on schedule

Last updated: February 21, 2008 | 01:15

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Dubai: Oman's Octal Petrochemicals has set up the heavy equipment for its new PET resin plant, a key element in establishing Oman's place in the plastic packaging industry.

The Sapphire plant is part of a $300 million integrated PET resin and APET sheet complex in the Salalah Free Zone.

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