14.10.2018
- Livent, the lithium business being separated from US chemicals group FMC in an initial public offering (ipo), began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 11. Paul Graves...
As digital transformation ensues to disrupt, transform and re-shape industries – the imperative to change for process industries is clear and very present.
03.10.2018
- Versalis has won the bidding process to acquire the bio-based activities of Italy’s M&G Group, which continues to auction off its businesses after filing for bankruptcy in Europe...
19.09.2018
- In terms of development of high-value pharmaceuticals pharma industry is pressed for time: there is a huge demand for new reliable and innovative solutions to guarantee maximum...
18.09.2018
- A consortium of Korean companies has agreed to buy US-based silicones and advanced materials company MPM Holdings, also known as Momentive Performance Materials, for around $3.1...
28.08.2018
- Evonik Industries is forming a joint venture with China’s Wynca to produce fumed silica. The German group will hold a 60% stake in the jv Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material...
24.08.2018
- South Korean oil refiner and aromatics producer S-Oil, majority owned by Saudi Aramco, is looking into the feasibility of building a mixed-feed 1.5 million t/y cracker and...
15.08.2018
- Saudi petrochemicals and plastics group SABIC is working with US product design firm Nottingham Spirk to develop new uses for its specialty materials. With this partnership SABIC...
14.08.2018
- Saudi Aramco continues to move swiftly toward building up a major presence in the downstream sector. Days after pledging to take German specialty chemicals producer Lanxess’ 50%...
09.08.2018
- Gerald Schneider, a long-time business leader at M+W Group, has joined US competitor CRB Group as managing director for European commercial operations. Schneider (54), who had been...
