30.05.2011
- Managing The Future - Over the last months, chemical companies across all regions reported increasing production volumes and sales. Even though in many cases pre-recession levels...
30.05.2011
- Analysis - When comparing the fine chemicals market of today to that of 2001, a few clear differences can be seen. Fine chemicals expert Jan Ramakers takes an in-depth look at the...
30.05.2011
- New Players - A major shift in the competitive landscape of the worldwide chemical industry is under way as new players from oil- and gas-producing countries and the high-growth...
30.05.2011
- Working Together - Carrying out research and development (R&D) in China is now widely established among chemical multinational companies. Dr. Kai Pflug of Management Consulting -...
30.05.2011
- Catalyst for Growth - With the chemical industry posting phenomenal Q1 numbers, it's clear that the worst of the economic crisis is over. The same goes for chemical distributors in...
30.05.2011
- The Right Mix - When Uta Jensen-Korte took over as director general of The European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc) in November, she may have been new to the job, but...
30.05.2011
- BASF and INEOS have signed a joint venture contract, regulating the formation of the company Styrolution. The establishment of the joint venture is subject to approval by the...
30.05.2011
- France's Total has acquired a 25% stake in Qatar's Block BC offshore exploration license, state-owned Qatar Petroleum said in a statement on Sunday. Located 130 kilometers east of...
30.05.2011
- Shares of biofuel maker Solazyme Inc rose 15% in their stock market debut on Friday after the company's IPO raised more than expected. South San Francisco-based Solazyme uses algae...
30.05.2011
- EU ministers voted on Friday to exempt solar panels from a ban on toxic substances in electrical goods, enabling leading maker First Solar to keep selling its products in the...
