29.01.2013
- Computer Aided Production - Process manufacturers are under constant pressure to optimize their operations and meet customer demand. Along with market volatility, refining...
29.01.2013
- A Raw Diamond - Soon after BASF acquired Cognis three years ago in a €3 billion deal, it set itself the objective of becoming a major global player in the world market for omega-3...
29.01.2013
- Codexis, headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA is a developer of enzymes and processes for the production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels and bio-based chemicals. Following...
29.01.2013
- A Look into the Future - Where is the U.S. economy heading in 2013? Industry leaders predict their companies will navigate uncertainty, including changes in pharmaceutical...
28.01.2013
- Chemical Concierge - The chemical park concept was developed in Germany in the 1990s. It is used successfully at many German locations and is unique to Germany. Chemical parks are...
26.01.2013
- Pharmaceutical industry productivity is improving as a more targeted approach to drug development yields dividends and regulators offer speedier decisions on medicines that make a...
25.01.2013
- Honeywell International posted fourth-quarter earnings just above Wall Street estimates, reflecting the diversified U.S. manufacturer's campaign to boost profit margins in the face...
24.01.2013
- Multinational chemicals and energy group Shell is thought to be close to clinching a landmark deal to exploit shale gas reserves in Ukraine. According to the U.S. Energy...
24.01.2013
- BASF has prevailed against the last shareholders of Norwegian biopharmaceuticals producer Pronova who had been holding out for larger pay offs. With nearly 98% shares in hand on 21...
24.01.2013
- Bullish about the outlook for its business up to 2015, U.S. diversified chemicals producer FMC is on track to meet or exceed its aggressive performance targets, CEO Pierre Brondeau...