Markets & Companies

Attractive Areas in China’s Chemical Industry

02.09.2014 - As a consultant specializing in the chemical industry in China, I often get asked for attractive areas in the industry - mostly by companies looking to expand their business. I am...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

The Power of Combining Strengths

02.09.2014 - The role of chemical distribution is often reduced to sourcing, storing, repackaging and supplying chemicals. However, many chemical distributors - such as Brenntag - offer much...

Markets & Companies

Focus on Sustainability Makes Perfect Business Sense

02.09.2014 - DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber. Up to 15 times stronger...

Strategy & Management

Distributor-Supplier Relationship in the Chemical Industry

30.07.2014 - Distributors face growing pressure to invest in technical expertise, formulation labs and regulatory setup to meet increasingly demanding industry requirements. To ensure that...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chlor-Alkali Strives to Stay Competitive

30.07.2014 - For Europe's chlor-alkali industry, reduction of its rising production costs, especially energy costs, is now a pressing priority. This is not only because of the sector's low...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

Digging in the Digital Mountain

30.07.2014 - Anyone reading forecasts regarding the growth of data worldwide in the near future will probably feel like a gold digger in the Rocky Mountains. According to analysts from...

Markets & Companies

China Tackles Its Major Economic Issues

29.07.2014 - Business in China - Just a few months ago, China´s President Xi Jinping announced to give markets a decisive role in economic development. However, in the past the Chinese...

Markets & Companies

Chemistry Creates Champions

06.06.2014 - In the run-up to the Soccer World Cup 2014, CHEManager International's June issue sports a feature on Brazil, including reports on Brazil's chemicals and pharmaceuticals markets...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemistry is ... In the Name of Sustainability

06.06.2014 - Controversy And Competition - The Soccer World Cup from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil will captivate millions of people. However, such a big event is not without controversy...

Strategy & Management

Sustainability through Supply Chain Optimization

06.06.2014 - Good for Environment, Good for Business - Reducing energy consumption and emissions with optimal supply-chain management is a commercial necessity for many manufacturers today...