Synthes posted higher six-month net earnings of $454.37 million compared with $424.59 million last year. Half-yearly earnings per share improved to €3.83 from €3.58 a year earlier.
Net sales increased to $1.97 billion from $1.80 billion in the comparable period.
First-half 2011 gross profit margin of 82.5% remained strong and was in-line with the previous year of 82.4%, as continued pricing pressures were mitigated by ongoing operational improvements, the company added.
Oxea is returning to its old name and its roots.
This interview covers key results of the study ‘Success Factor Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Chemical Industry 2024’ by Solventure, Aimms and Miebach.
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Jens Birgersson becomes new Brenntag CEO
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
