01.09.2016
- ChemChina, Saudi Aramco and the National Industrial Clusters Development Program (NICDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore investment opportunities in...
01.09.2016
- In 1938, chemist Paul Schlack discovered the basic principles needed to develop a robust synthetic fiber that has become world famous under the name Perlon. The fiber first made...
01.09.2016
- Pesto (Italian for “crushed”) is a paste made out of pine nuts, garlic, hard cheese, olive oil, and — above all — basil. The dish originated in Genoa, Italy, where basil (Ocimum...
01.09.2016
- With the arrival of summer, many people decide to get a new pair of stylish sunglasses. Regardless of style, sunglasses have to provide effective protection against harmful UV...
01.09.2016
- Summer time is hiking time. Light mountaineering shoes provide hikers with comfortable lightweight equipment that lets them be quick, agile and safe. Sports specialist Salomon has...
01.09.2016
- Swiss construction chemicals company Sika has established two new subsidiaries in Djibouti and Cameroon, taking the total number on the African continent to 18. The company said...
01.09.2016
- Canadian fertilizer majors Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan and Agrium are in discussion about a potential merger, both companies have confirmed. Potash Corp. is the world’s largest...
01.09.2016
- In another unilateral move that will keep the country steps ahead of the EU on curbing the use of suspected endocrine disruptors, Sweden has announced it will ban epoxy linings...
01.09.2016
- The future of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, under negotiation for three years, is looking increasingly dimmer. After Germany’s vice chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel...
31.08.2016
- AkzoNobel researchers were able to tackle the repeated freeze-thaw cycles that affect asphalt mixtures. Water trapped inside asphalt expands by about 9% when it freezes, breaking...
