02.10.2018
- Schoeller Allibert launched its most hygienic and safe reusable intermediate bulk container (IBC), ideal for high value liquids and ingredients logistics. The Combo Excelsior was...
02.10.2018
- Following last December’s letter of intent, BASF and LetterOne have now signed a definitive agreement to merge their oil and gas businesses into a joint venture, which will operate...
20.09.2018
- Univar is to acquire rival distributor Nexeo Solutions for around $2 billion including debt, boosting its presence in the North American market and creating a chemical distribution...
19.09.2018
- The pharmaceutical industry has gone through two decades of rapid technological innovations. These include combinatorial chemistry, recombinant DNA technology, development of...
19.09.2018
- With its pending $425-million acquisition of Halo Pharmaceuticals, Cambrex joins other contract providers that have used acquisitions in recent years to build end-to-to end service...
19.09.2018
- At Chemoutsourcing conference 2017, Jean-Jacques (John) Mondoloni, Managing Partner at Wombat Capital, chaired and moderated a round table on the topic “How Is The M&A Rush Shaking...
17.09.2018
- In an unusual strategic use of human resources, European drugmakers Bayer and Sanofi are “swapping” pharmaceutical executives across continents. In one case, it is a return...
11.09.2018
- With the closing of its purchase of nearly 25% of Swiss speciality chemicals producer Clariant following all approvals, Saudi Arabian chemicals giant SABIC has become the company’s...
07.09.2018
- ChemChina is studying potential asset sales as it prepares a mega merger with Sinochem Group, the news agency Bloomberg has reported, citing “people with knowledge of the matter.”...
05.09.2018
- Not only the pharmaceutical industry, but also EU member states are drawing up contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit. France and Germany are working as a team. While Paris looks...