Keyword: China

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AkzoNobel Invests in Chinese Site to Meet Coatings Demand

08.07.2024 -

A newly updated and automated production line is operational at AkzoNobel’s Suzhou site in China. The improvements are part of a €14 million investment to accelerate...

Markets & Companies

Chemicals: A Target for Emission Reductions

08.05.2024 -

In September 2020, China’s president Xi Jinping announced China’s targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions at the United Nations General Assembly.

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BASF Divests Two Joint Ventures in Korla, China

15.02.2024 -

In the fourth quarter of 2023, BASF initiated the process to sell its shares in the two joint ventures BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) and Markor Meiou...

Markets & Companies

Tougher Times for China’s Chemical Industry

24.01.2024 -

The profits of large Chinese chemical companies fell by 47% between January and September 2023. Despite this current weakness, however, it would be wrong to be very...

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Ineos and Sinopec Open New ABS Facility in China

21.11.2023 -

Ineos Styrolution, a styrenics producer, has opened a new world-scale ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) facility located in Ningbo, China, together with its joint...

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Orion Opens Second Plant in China

21.11.2023 -

Orion opens its first greenfield project – a carbon black plant in eastern China that will supply fast-growing demand in Asia.

Strategy & Management

De-risking or Doubling Down?

09.11.2023 -

German chemical companies face somewhat of a dilemma regarding their China business.

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Arkema Expands Specialty UV/LED Curing Resin Capacity in China

27.10.2023 -

Arkema starts Sartomer UV/LED resin production at its Nansha, China facility, doubling capacity to fuel sustainable solutions for emerging Asian markets like advanced...