13.06.2016
- Since the beginning of the 21st century, pharma M&A activity has exploded. Mergers and acquisitions, layoffs, and outsourcing of research and manufacturing have become common place...
10.06.2016
- French specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has announced that its UK subsidiary will become the sole distributor for AkzoNobel’s range of polymers, biopolymers and...
24.03.2016
- From 1–2 June 2016 Chemspec Europe, the fine and speciality chemicals exhibition, will open its doors again at Basel Messe, Switzerland. Chemspec Europe is exclusively dedicated to...
26.02.2016
- Polymer manufacturer Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, is developing polycarbonate-based material solutions for energy-efficient LED lighting. Axel Wetzchewald, head of...
08.02.2016
- On 1 February 2016, the chemical distribution industry joined together to form the new registered International Chemical Trade Association (ICTA), which is, on a global scale...
03.02.2016
- A key upcoming industry event is DCAT Week, the flagship event of the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT). DCAT Week brings together pharmaceutical and...
19.11.2015
- 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) is an important chemical intermediate product and raw material for plastics, solvents and synthetic fibers. The alcohol’s production capacities have been...