29.01.2014
- The first Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) of 2014, published by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) on Jan. 28, sees the U.S. economy continuing to grow. In January, the...
28.01.2014
- US chemical producer Ashland, under pressure from activist investor Jana Partners to boost shareholder value, has announced a restructuring plan that calls for job cuts totalling 1...
27.01.2014
- In a surprise move late on Jan. 26, German chemicals, plastics and rubber producer Lanxess announced the resignation of Axel Heitmann, its chief executive since the company's split...
16.01.2014
- Global Growth - Milan-based Chemical Pharmaceutical Association (CPA) recently published the report "The World Pharmaceutical Contract Research and Manufacturing Services Industry...
16.01.2014
- Strategy - When Mark Rohr became Chairman and CEO of Celanese in 2012, he proclaimed that he wants the company to get closer to its customers and better respond to their needs. A...
15.01.2014
- Poised For Growth - American Chemistry rang in the New Year with some cheer. Despite the challenges, the industry managed to post gains in 2013. American Chemistry is now poised...
09.01.2014
- ExxonMobil officially launched the world's first chemical unit that processes crude oil in Singapore, aiming to lower costs to better compete with rivals in a market saddled with...
13.12.2013
- Chemical producer Williams could be fined as much as a $99,000 by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) in connection with an explosion of a propylene...
