07.05.2014
- From Production To Purchase - Distribution generally refers to all processes that take place between producers and dealers, right up to the final purchaser in the sales channel...
07.05.2014
- Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) has received the green light from district authorities in Cologne to expand its hydrochloric acid plant at Dormagen, Germany. The project is scheduled...
06.05.2014
- Fascinating times ahead for distribution - The chemical industry is expected to play a major role in the next industrial revolution, which will be the "sustainable" one. Rafael...
06.05.2014
- U.S. chemical producer Honeywell has announced plans to expand its polyamide production at Chesterfield, Virginia, by 40,000 t/y up to the end of 2015. The new plant, scheduled to...
06.05.2014
- Korea's Idemitsu Kosan and Japanese partner Mitsui have canceled preliminary plans for a 50:50 linear alpha olefins joint venture in the U.S., effectively pulling the rug from...
06.05.2014
- Knowledge Is Savings - This year's Forum for Chemical Logistics will focus on the importance of transparency in logistics processes as well as the resulting cost effects...
06.05.2014
- Powering the Supply Chain - Chemical distributors play a significant role in shaping the future of the chemical industry. FECC's priority of the European Association of Chemical...
06.05.2014
- Beyond This Year's Growth - Major chemical markets are heading for further improvement this year, according to the latest global business update from the German chemical industry...
05.05.2014
- Volatility Calls For Flexibility - Supply-chain management (SCM) requirements have changed significantly over the past few years. The buzzword when managing global supply chains is...
05.05.2014
- Robust Expansion - From 2008 through 2013, the worldwide chemical distribution market grew approximately 6.5% per year (corrected for exchange rate effects) to roughly €168 billion...