11.12.2009
- Complex - Recently, several established principles of patent law have been questioned and reformulated by an active U.S. Supreme Court. The Court has redefined key areas of patent...
11.12.2009
- Better Business - The FDA is increasing regulatory oversight as generic drugs gain importance in today's economy. The topic of generic drugs is becoming more important than ever...
11.12.2009
- In the midst of the current economic turmoil, it's not surprising that company boardrooms around the world are operating under the "Cash is King" mantra. But the need to conserve...
11.12.2009
- Future Business - The risk of climate change is now recognized and the science is well established. Governments around the world have committed to reductions in CO2 of 60 % or more...
11.12.2009
- Investment Future - When the former chemical giant Hoechst sold off its chemical division 13 years ago, it was also a momentous turning point for the Knapsack site. Today, after a...
11.12.2009
- Priority Factor - One of the key drivers for almost all companies in the chemical industry is to continuously seek opportunities to optimize the value chain of their portfolio of...
- Wood glues are generally categorized into four categories from D1 to D4, with D4 guaranteeing the highest water resistance. While D1 has little commercial relevance today, D2 to D4...
11.12.2009
- The annual congress of the association of chemical distributors (FECC) takes place in Helsinki, June 22 - 24, 2009. This year's theme is "Reach-ing excellence in the supply chain"...
11.12.2009
- Avoiding Pitfalls - The planet is getting smaller as a result of the globalization of markets. Maintaining a dominant position in the market place has a lot to do with staying on...
11.12.2009
- Regulation - The active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) industry operates in a complex regulatory framework that is currently going through a process of profound change. API...