24.10.2013
- As part of an ongoing drive to improve the competitive position of its pigment business, BASF plans to close at least one European production plant, at Paisley, Scotland, in 2015...
24.10.2013
- Following a meeting between shop stewards of the Scottish trade union United and representatives of Ineos management on the morning of Oct. 24, it appeared as if the union was...
24.10.2013
- Clariant has agreed to sell its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) for 58 million Swiss francs, including 20 million in cash. The...
24.10.2013
- End Of Patent Protection - The global pharmaceutical industry is steering toward the patent cliff: Some of the biggest blockbuster drugs in history - Lipitor, Plavix and Viagra -...
24.10.2013
- Development and Growth - At the end of April, specialty chemicals distributor Azelis, which has an annual turnover of €1.1 billion announced that it had successfully secured a...
24.10.2013
- Better, Or Just Different? - As the world moves away from using phthalates because of their association with human health effects, making sure their replacement alternatives are...
24.10.2013
- Transfomer - It was one of the biggest headlines of 2011 - Ashland Closes ISP Acquisition For $3.2 Billion.When the Kentucky-based specialty chemicals company wrapped up the deal...
24.10.2013
- Going Green, Going East - Developing more sustainable materials and meeting demand patterns in Asian growth markets are two of today's major challenges for European chemical...
24.10.2013
- Deals are Worth the Trouble - With the ever-increasing importance of the Chinese market, foreign chemical companies obviously have a strong interest in buying local players. As a...
24.10.2013
- United Industry - Twenty years ago, it was hard to imagine that increasing concerns about the way PVC was produced would trigger such a radical industry transformation. In its...
