02.09.2014
- Over the years, the meaning of the term ''process intensification'' has changed and today, there is still no precise and generally accepted definition. At least there is a general...
02.09.2014
- As a consultant specializing in the chemical industry in China, I often get asked for attractive areas in the industry - mostly by companies looking to expand their business. I am...
02.09.2014
- As a result of recent changes to regulations, the requirements for the import of chemical products into China have become more stringent and more complex. In contrast to the...
02.09.2014
- The role of chemical distribution is often reduced to sourcing, storing, repackaging and supplying chemicals. However, many chemical distributors - such as Brenntag - offer much...
02.09.2014
- DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber. Up to 15 times stronger...
02.09.2014
- The first half suggests that 2014 will be a record year for M&A in pharmaceuticals, with the size of deals having increased substantially over prior years. In 2011, the deal volume...
02.09.2014
- What have sustainability and social responsibility to do with the financial performance of a materials company and the value it creates for its shareholders? A conversation with...