01/03/2006 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has opened an investigation into the planned acquisition by the UK company Ineos of the ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol businesses at Dormagen in Germany. This transaction would make Ineos the largest supplier of ethylene oxide in the European Economic Area (EEA). The Commission wishes to examine the impact of this transaction on the supply market. This product is used in the production of polyester and a number of other derivatives for...