06.02.2012
- Dow Chemical, one of the largest U.S. buyers of natural gas, is considering a hedging program for the first time in a decade to lock in rock-bottom prices for the fuel. The move by...
06.02.2012
- Sunoco took another step in its running effort to turn the business around by replacing the chief executive who oversaw a dramatic shake-up of what was once the major independent...
30.01.2012
- Swiss engineering group ABB has agreed to buy U.S. electrical components maker Thomas & Betts for $3.9 billion to ramp up its presence in the world's largest market for low-voltage...
27.01.2012
- The production of pharmaceutical products requires strict compliance with specified ambient conditions. Since the building automation systems (BAS) must meet very special...
27.01.2012
- Challenges Ahead - This year will bring many challenges and opportunities for the chemical industry. There will be opportunities with alternative feedstocks and challenges to...
25.01.2012
- Billion-Dollar Industry - The illicit trade in counterfeit pharmaceuticals is worth an estimated $200 billion a year and has obvious implications for public health. A range of anti...
25.01.2012
- Framework - When asked, most people say that they believe regulations should avoid dictating specific technologies but instead should dictate desired outcomes and let industry...
25.01.2012
- Down South - Atlanta has a healthy biosciences community with a rich mix of pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostic and medical supply companies; contract laboratory...
25.01.2012
- New Year, New Name - Like every year, the 2012 trade show season will kick off with the Informex in the States. But this year, a few things will be different: The show is being...
24.01.2012
- Optimism Springs Eternal - 2011 was a year fraught with uncertainties, and many industries are wearily eyeing the year to come. The state of the worldwide economy as well as the...
