14.02.2012
- What challenges and opportunities will bring the year 2012 for the chemical distribution industry in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and what are the key factors of success? There...
30.01.2012
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said on Monday it has withdrawn its sweetened takeover bid for ISTA Pharmaceuticals, citing a lack of progress. "We were not interested in...
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...
20.01.2012
- The development of shale gas extraction is a potential game-changer in world energy markets, offering the potential for ample supplies in markets that could otherwise tighten in...
13.01.2012
- The pharmaceutical supply chain is increasingly globalized. It is estimated that 80% of the active ingredients used in generic medicines marketed in the U.S. are manufactured in...
08.12.2011
- Finding The Cause - Accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Dr. Prof. Franz Schmalz at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Zurich has indentified four categories as the...
21.11.2011
- One of Germany's wealthiest families has revived a household name in the bullion industry with its purchase of 150-year Degussa, a gold and silver producer, that aims to tap into...
10.11.2011
- Opinion - Scaled-up European shale gas development is likely 10-15 years off as regulations coupled with little infrastructure, higher costs and mounting environmental concerns...
08.11.2011
- Fewer Emissions - Successful reduction of energy consumption and CO2 emissions requires a systematic approach. Since climate protection is a key element in its sustainability...
07.11.2011
- Regulations - Compliance in the chemical industry has gained a tremendous amount of significance over the last several years. Reach in Europe and the Toxic Substances Control Act...