BioAmber has partnered with chemical distributor Brenntag in the Americas for distribution of its Bio-SA bio-based succinic acid dericates, including bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO).
Given growing market demand for its bio-based chemicals, BioAmber is going to expand capacity in 2014 in Sarnia, Canada, with a 30,000 MT plant to serve the North American and other markets.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
