08.11.2011
- Raw Material Shortages - Volatile markets are giving purchasers quite a bit of a headache for some time now. However, this might be the less severe problem compared to supply...
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...
Emerson has announced its first Global Users Exchange in Europe. Themed "Exchanging Ideas. Creating Solutions," the three day event will run from May 29-31, 2012 at the...
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...
03.11.2011
- Food and chemicals group Royal DSM said lower consumer and business confidence was hitting demand in the electronics and electrical sectors, after the Dutch company reported...
03.11.2011
- Swiss specialty chemicals maker Clariant said it expected a further slowdown in economic activity as customers in its plastic and coatings businesses run down stocks, after the...
03.11.2011
- Viiv Healthcare, a GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer joint venture, will start manufacturing HIV medicines in Russia in partnership with local drugmaker Binnopharm. Agreeing a local...
31.10.2011
- Swiss drugs industry supplier Lonza is set to grow underlying sales and operating profit this year despite the strong Swiss franc as it benefits from robust demand from...
31.10.2011
- Dow Chemical narrowly missed Wall Street's quarterly profit expectations as cost increases and economic worries dented demand in Europe and North America. Dow raised prices during...
31.10.2011
- European chemical groups warned of slowing demand in the construction industry on Thursday, compounding problems with rising raw materials costs as they reported third-quarter...