05.06.2014
- AkzoNobel recently inaugurated its new, highly efficient chlorine membrane electrolysis plant in the Rhein-Main area, Germany. The Frankfurt-based, state-of-the-art plant is the...
05.06.2014
- Bachem is specialized in the process development and the manufacturing of peptides and complex organic molecules as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), as well as innovative...
05.06.2014
- Fill' er up - Have you ever wondered what propels a racing car, a rally car, or dirt bike to insanely high speeds? Courage? Skill? A strong engine? A lead foot? Yes, to all, plus...
04.06.2014
- Refining and Petrochemicals - The golden age of refining which peaked in the first decade of this century is over. Now oil refining has become a far more complex operation. Since...
03.06.2014
- Private equity investor Strategic Value Partners (SVP) plans to offer German plastic film manufacturer Klöckner Pentaplast for sale, news agencies have reported, quoting unnamed...
03.06.2014
- US drugmaker Alexion Pharmaceuticals said it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Soliris, an intravenous drug for two potentially fatal blood disorders that can damage the...
26.05.2014
- As the reserves of natural gas are dwindling and the importance of decreasing global greenhouse gas emissions rises, shale gas is quickly becoming one of the most viable sources of...
26.05.2014
- Bio-based chemicals are the unexpected beneficiaries of the North American shale gas boom, according to a report by market research organization IHS. Because the switch to lighter...
26.05.2014
- Seven years after its entry into force, the European Chemicals Regulation REACH continues to tie up large amounts of qualified personnel, time and money at German chemical...
23.05.2014
- Ineos is moving quickly to expand its position as Europe's leading PVC producer. The Swiss-based group's subsidiary Ineos Compounds has announced plans to merge with UK independent...