24.05.2016
- Bayer has moved quickly to deflect criticism of its proposed acquisition of Monsanto, and possibly hasten the US company’s response to its offer, by publicly laying all terms and...
23.05.2016
- Genentech has won an accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for bladder cancer treatment Tecentriq. The immunotherapy has been cleared to treat...
23.05.2016
- Engineering plastics manufacturer Covestro will be listed on a third key stock index from the beginning of June. Following the close of trading on May 31 the former Bayer...
23.05.2016
- Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant is to develop and scale up catalysts for Gevo’s ethanol-to-olefins (ETO) process technology. The single-step process uses Gevo’s...
23.05.2016
- Belgian chemical producer Solvay has agreed to take partner Eastman’s 50% stake in the cellulose acetate production joint venture Primester and will become sole owner of the plant...
23.05.2016
- Following the company’s confirmation of its unsolicited offer for Monsanto, Bayer faced a backlash from major shareholders and fund managers. One of the most vocal critics, John...
20.05.2016
- Arkema is collaborating with HP, the California, US-based computer and printer business, on 3D printing. HP has launched the HP Open Platform where suppliers can qualify new...
20.05.2016
- US biotechnology company Biogen is to spin off its hemophilia business into an independent, publicly traded business. Biogen said it believes the creation of two separate companies...
20.05.2016
- Yet again, the European Commission has postponed a vote on extending the registration of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Ready seeds-to-herbicide program. The...
20.05.2016
- Speculation rampant a week ago that Bayer could be preparing a hostile bid for Monsanto was confirmed by the two companies on May 18 and 19. On the heels of Monsanto’s announcement...
