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...
26.10.2011
- Faster Than Industry Average - Generally, the chemical industry in any given country starts with basic chemicals and moves on to higher-value chemicals later. Accordingly, in China...
26.10.2011
- With more and more players in big pharma looking to outsource in order to focus on core competencies, custom manufacturers stand to benefit from this shift. The most exciting trend...
26.10.2011
- Tearing Down Walls - The year 2000 marked a new beginning for family-owned Ferak Berlin GmbH. Today, the company produces fine chemicals for the life science and electronic...
