12.05.2016
- So far, in the Western world limited attention has been paid to the Chinese market for chemical distribution. In fact, only last year´s ICIS list of the biggest global chemical...
12.05.2016
- The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of persons or persons who deliberately...
04.05.2016
- Germany-based global chemical distributor Brenntag has agreed to acquire the South Korean specialty chemicals distributor Whanee Corporation, based in Gwacheon, near Seoul. Closing...
26.04.2016
- German chemical producer Lanxess has agreed to buy the Clean and Disinfect business of US-based Chemours for €210 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half...
20.04.2016
- A new federal rule aimed at protecting an estimated 2.3 million workers in the US from silica exposure could affect the plastics and compounding industries. The legislation is set...
19.04.2016
- US chemical producer Ashland has provided details of its plan to float up to 20% of the common stock in its engine lubricants subsidiary Valvoline as a first step in separating the...
14.04.2016
- Clariant agreed to acquire a 17% stake in South Korea’s BioSpectrum for an undisclosed sum. The family-owned company, headquartered in Seoul, is a developer and supplier of...
13.04.2016
- The US Senate’s Special Committee on Aging plans to decide on Apr. 13 whether or not to open contempt proceedings against Valeant Pharmaceuticals CEO Michael Pearson. Pearson, who...
12.04.2016
- Recently “Kompetenzgruppe Chemielogistik” did a new survey focusing on international chemical logistics. The survey reveals five important levers which the board of a chemical...
12.04.2016
- Germany’s Evonik is strengthening its portfolio of specialty active ingredients with an agreement to purchase French start-up company Alkion Biopharma for an undisclosed sum...
