Celanese Prevails in Case Filed By Southern Chemical Corporation; Methanol Supply Continues Under Existing Contract
Fri, August 10 2012
“We are pleased with the jury’s verdict and expect Southern to continue
to supply methanol under the terms of our contract,” said
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