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Solvay Progressing Fluorosurfactant Phase-out

28.06.2022 -

Solvay is completely phasing out the use of fluorosurfactants across its global production platforms up to 2026. In its latest step, the Belgian chemical giant said it...

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New Covid Shots Score Points against Omicron

27.06.2022 -

Sanofi and GSK are touting their latecomer protein-based Covid-19 vaccine as a potential game changer in the fight against the Omicron variant.

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Kemira Launches Growth Accelerator Unit

27.06.2022 -

Finland’s Kemira has launched a new division, called its Growth Accelerator unit, to drive the company’s long-term growth for selected strategic initiatives.

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Sharon McGuiness new ECHA Chief Executive

27.06.2022 -

Sharon McGuinness has been appointed to a five-year term as the new executive director of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the body that administrates the REACH...

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Patrick Barthels Succeeds Peter Overlack at Oqema

26.06.2022 -

As of July 1, Patrick Barthels will take over the position of CEO of the Oqema Group. He succeeds Peter Overlack, who has led the company for 34 years and is now moving...

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Merck Germany Doubles HPAPI Potential

24.06.2022 -

The Life Science business segment of German pharmaceuticals, chemicals and life sciences group Merck has widened its US plant for high-potent active pharmaceutical...

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AkzoNobel Hikes China Paints Capacity

24.06.2022 -

Dutch paints and coatings group AkzoNobel has invested an undisclosed sum in a new production line in China for water-based texture paints.

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IMCD Expands in China with Welex Buy

24.06.2022 -

IMCD China, part of Netherlands-headquartered multinational chemicals distributor IMCD, has agreed to take over specialty distribution company Welex, boosting its...