Brussels, 27/06/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 26 June, the European Commission cleared the proposed acquisition the Specialty PVC Business of Ineos CV of the UK by Vinnolit GmbH & Co KG of Germany. The Commission's examination of the proposed deal focused on the markets for paste PVC and specialty thermoplastic emulsion PVC within the European Economic Area (EEA) where the combined entity would become a market leader. However, in view of the presence of viable competitors, substantial exports which can be redirected towards the EEA, the prevalence of customers buying products from multiple suppliers and indications of the competitors' capacity increasing, the Commission concluded that the new market leader would continue to face effective competition. (cd)