Keyword: chemical industry

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Vopak Hit as Demand for Oil and Chemical Storage Falls

01.03.2013 - Dutch oil and chemicals storage firm Vopak missed fourth-quarter operating profit forecasts and warned of only limited growth this year as a weak manufacturing sector cuts demand...

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BASF to Open R&D Center for Battery Materials in Japan

27.02.2013 - BASF will open a new Research and Development Laboratory and an Application Technology Center for Battery Materials in Amagasaki, Japan. The facilities will be fully operational by...

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Croda's Profit Rises on Strong Consumer Care Sales

26.02.2013 - British specialty chemical maker Croda International said increased fourth-quarter sales at its consumer care business helped it report a 6.6% rise in full-year profit. Croda...

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NBGI Private Equity Acquires Stiplastics

26.02.2013 - NBGI Private Equity today announces the acquisition of Stiplastics for an undisclosed sum. Stiplastics is a specialist manufacturer of injection-molded plastic dosing, packaging...

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Oxea Reports Increased Revenues and Earnings in Q4 2012

25.02.2013 - Oxea, a global supplier of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Derivatives, today announced for the fourth quarter of 2012 a strong earnings increase compared with the fourth quarter of 2011...

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Borealis Continues to Deliver Strong Results in 2012

25.02.2013 - Borealis, a provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces a net profit of €100 million in the fourth quarter of 2012...

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Clariant Opens New Plant for AMPS Polymers in Tarragona

23.02.2013 - Clariant has officially opened its new AMPS polymers plant for production of specialty polysulfonates at its strategic global facility in Tarragona, Spain. The new plant is the...

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Evonik Owners Take Aim at Floating Chemicals Firm Again

22.02.2013 - The owners of Evonik are reviving plans to take the German chemical company public, and have placed a stake of less than 10% with institutional investors as a first step. The RAG...