27.11.2013
- Two bidders are believed to be still in the running to acquire insolvent PVC producer Kem One from its current owner, the Klesch group. Reports from France suggest that U.S...
03.09.2013
- French petrochemicals group Total is said to be close to announcing a shutdown of its loss-making steam cracker at Carling, in northeastern France. The cracker's viability is no...
06.08.2013
- Technology - Companies developing and producing chemicals for the large battery market are remaining bullish about its prospects despite its spectacular failure so far to live up...
24.06.2013
- A commercial court in Lyon, France, has extended until July 5 the deadline for companies to submit bids to acquire insolvent PVC producer Kem One, the former Arkema business. The...
17.06.2013
- In an update on its current business situation, insolvent PVC producer Kem One - the spun-off Arkema business - said production has returned to near-normal levels at all of its...
05.06.2013
- In line with previous announcements, Arkema has brought on stream additional acrylic acid capacity at its Clear Lake, Texas, site. A ramp-up period is planned to continue over the...
11.04.2013
- Arkema and Jayant Agro have signed a joint venture agreement whereby Arkema will acquire a stake of some 25% in Ihsedu Agrochem, a subsidiary of Jayant Agro, specializing in the...
03.04.2013
- Arkema has acquired a majority stake in AEC Polymers, a French manufacturer of structural adhesives. AEC Polymers recently developed a range of methacrylate glues (SAF range) based...
