30.05.2011
- A Comprehensive Approach - The development of future chemical processes requires a truly holistic approach that employs standardized methodologies allowing for fast implementation...
30.05.2011
- Important Considerations - Even though the first phase of Reach registration has come and gone, this is no time to relax says Malcolm Carroll of Reach Delivery. The delivery of...
30.05.2011
- Viewpoint - On May 11, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it will publish company names and registration numbers for substances registered as hazardous following a...
30.05.2011
- A Decent Start - When reading press releases of chemical distributors these days or when talking with their senior management, one can get the impression the economic crisis of...
30.05.2011
- Doubled-Edged Sword - The emergence of biosimilars has caused very large ripples in the biopharma pond, and has recently been called the most "disruptive technology" of the decade...
30.05.2011
- Managing The Future - Over the last months, chemical companies across all regions reported increasing production volumes and sales. Even though in many cases pre-recession levels...
30.05.2011
- Analysis - When comparing the fine chemicals market of today to that of 2001, a few clear differences can be seen. Fine chemicals expert Jan Ramakers takes an in-depth look at the...
30.05.2011
- New Players - A major shift in the competitive landscape of the worldwide chemical industry is under way as new players from oil- and gas-producing countries and the high-growth...
30.05.2011
- Working Together - Carrying out research and development (R&D) in China is now widely established among chemical multinational companies. Dr. Kai Pflug of Management Consulting -...
30.05.2011
- Catalyst for Growth - With the chemical industry posting phenomenal Q1 numbers, it's clear that the worst of the economic crisis is over. The same goes for chemical distributors in...