Resin maker posts a 23% fall in first-half profit, reflecting weaker sales in Australia and New Zealand.

Viverso's factory in Bitterfield employs 165 people and would increase Nuplex's regional capacity by 50%.

The country’s second biggest company has joined the list of corporates seeking to increase the pool of funds available to remunerate directors despite growing criticism from investors.

Chemicals maker Nuplex has withdrawn a proposal to increase its directors’ fee pool of funds by 50% following criticism from shareholders.

Chemicals maker Nuplex wants its shareholders to approve a 50% increase in funds available for directors’ fees.