07.08.2019
- In separate transactions still subject to approval by regulatory authorities, Bayer and Lanxess have sold their respective 60% and 40% stakes in German infrastructure company...
06.08.2019
- German chemicals and pharmaceuticals group Merck KGaA has signed an R&D agreement with Ewing, New Jersey-based Universal Display Corporation (UDC) to cooperate on developing new...
05.08.2019
- The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking to block Germany-based Evonik’s acquisition of US rival Peroxychem from One Equity Partners, saying that it would lead to higher...
05.08.2019
- Just days after sealing two deals in Africa, Brenntag is acquiring two more companies – another in South Africa and one in Taiwan. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Chemgrit Cosmetics...
02.08.2019
- Belgian contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Ardena has launched Ardena LSI, a new business arm dedicated to the sale of chemical ingredients and...
01.08.2019
- Arkema is to acquire UK specialty chemicals company Lambson for an undisclosed sum. The privately owned company, headquartered in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, specializes in...
31.07.2019
- Munich, Germany-based chemical company Wacker is offering a selection of its HDK pyrogenic silica brand on Chemondis and Pinpools, two online marketplaces for chemical raw...
31.07.2019
- Leading chemical distributor Brenntag has announced its intention to buy out partner South Africa’s AECI in their Crest Chemicals joint venture. The companies have operated the 50...
30.07.2019
- New York-based US drugs giant Pfizer is merging its off-patent franchise, Upjohn, with generics specialist Mylan. The deal announced on Jul. 29 and expected to close in mid-2020...
30.07.2019
- Nouryon has acquired Zhejiang Friend Chemical, China’s largest producer of triethyl aluminum (TEAL) – a metal alkyl used in the production of high-volume polymers, such as PP and...