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Lone Star Takes BASF Construction Chemicals

22.12.2019 - An affiliate of private equity group Lone Star has agreed to buy BASF’s construction chemicals business for €3.17 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. The acquisition is expected...

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BASF Starts Phase 2 of Shanghai Antioxidants Plant

19.12.2019 - BASF has inaugurated the second stage of its new antioxidants complex at its Caojing site Shanghai, China. Total output capability of the completed project is 42,000 t/y. The first...

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Innovative Chemistry Between Mountains and Lakes

09.12.2019 -

Swiss chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies help drive research around the world, and major players have research activities in the US, Singapore, Japan...

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The Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry in Eastern Germany

09.12.2019 - The chemical industry is one of the most important in Eastern Germany and, about 30 years after German reunification, is now ­viewed as a showcase sector. However, it would have...

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BASF Ups Indian Polymer Dispersions Output

08.12.2019 - BASF India has announced plans to double capacity for polymer dispersions by adding a new production line at its site in Dahej, Gujarat. The company said the project will provide a...

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Promising Sales Profit Levers

06.12.2019 - At the end of the third quarter, the chemical industry continues to face an economic slowdown, compounded by international trade conflicts, increased political uncertainty, and...

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BASF to Double Refinish Coatings Unit in China

06.12.2019 - BASF is doubling capacity for auto refinish coatings with a new facility for automotive refinish coatings at its dedicated coatings site in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, South...

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BASF’s Construction Chemicals to Lone Star?

29.11.2019 - BASF is in exclusive talks on the sale of its construction chemicals business with private equity firm Lone Star, according to news agency reports, which said a deal could value...