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Sale of Solenis to Platinum Equity Closes

11.11.2021 -

With the receipt of all approvals, BASF and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) have closed the sale of water treatment company Solenis to Platinum Equity. The transfer to...

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Companies Make Hydrogen Pledge at COP26

11.11.2021 -

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) have announced that 28 companies, including the likes of...

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AstraZeneca Sells COPD Drug Rights to Covis

10.11.2021 -

AstraZeneca has agreed to transfer its global rights to two drugs for treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to Switzerland’s Covis Pharma...

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Lummus and Braskem Partner on Green Ethylene Projects

10.11.2021 -

Lummus Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Braskem Netherlands, part of Brazilian petrochemical group Braskem, to license the latter’s green...

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GE Healthcare Set to become a Standalone Company

10.11.2021 -

Under a tax-free scheme, General Electric (GE) is officially carving out its healthcare business into a standalone company. The move that had been expected to take place...

Strategy & Management

Digitalization and Automation of Procurement Processes

10.11.2021 -

OMV is a global oil, gas and chemicals group that develops innovative solutions for a circular economy. With consolidated sales of €16.6 billion and a workforce of around...

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The Path to Profitability for Chemical Firms

09.11.2021 -

While the chemical sector is certainly a global industry, today’s firms don’t compete on a level playing field.

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Trinseo Explores Sales of Styrenics Business

09.11.2021 -

US plastics and rubber producer Trinseo has announced that it has started exploring the sale of its styrenics businesses. The company plans to launch a formal sales...