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DSM, Cargill Line Up For France's Provimi

27.06.2011 - French animal feed firm Provimi, put up for sale by private equity group Permira, has attracted offers from Dutch firms Nutreco and DSM , U.S. group Cargill and China's New Hope...

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DSM Appoints New Chief Technology Officer

27.06.2011 - DSM has appointed Marcel Wubbolts, currently vice president R&D DSM Innovation Center, to the position of chief technology officer as of Oct.1, reporting to Rob van Leen, Chief...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Fine Chemicals: The Top 10

30.05.2011 - Analysis - When comparing the fine chemicals market of today to that of 2001, a few clear differences can be seen. Fine chemicals expert Jan ­Ramakers takes an in-depth look at the...

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Sinochem's Stake Buy in DSM JV Cleared By EU

23.05.2011 - Chinese state-owned oil and chemicals company Sinochem received EU regulatory approval on Thursday for its purchase of a 50% stake in Dutch chemicals firm DSM's anti-infectives...

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DSM to Acquire Vitatene

10.05.2011 - DSM said it has signed an agreement with the Italian P&R Group to acquire Vitatene, a producer of natural carotenoids based in León, Spain. The acquisition allows DSM to strengthen...

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Localization a Key Success Factor for Doing Business in China

14.04.2011 - Stiff Competition - When looking at China, the competition between domestic companies and multinationals has so far largely been one between cost and customer relationship...

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Solvay Looks to Emerging Markets In $4.8 Billion Rhodia Buy

04.04.2011 - Cash-rich Belgian chemicals group Solvay is betting on emerging markets exposure and specialty chemicals with a €3.4 billion ($4.8 billion) cash bid for French group Rhodia. Monday...

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DSM Halts Some Production In Japan Due To Water Shortage

17.03.2011 - DSM has reported a temporary production stop at its Japanese optical fiber coatings joint venture due to a shortage of water.