Orlen to pursue chemical purchases through subsidiary

"We want to make use of synergy in relation to Polish companies, as well as the Unipetrol group, which we are trying to purchase," said Janusz Wiśniewski, Orlen's deputy president. The Płock-based Orlen will focus on the production of plastics, including polyvinyl chloride, as it is the main supplier of the raw materials used in the production process, while Anwil will have to compete with Hungary's Borsodchem to acquire plants in Zachem and Tarnów. The Orlen subsidiary is also awaiting the final value assessment of companies controlled by the state and has already accepted four strategies concerning acquisitions, of which two depend on whether Orlen will take over Unipetrol. (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) A.K.