30.07.2014
- For Europe's chlor-alkali industry, reduction of its rising production costs, especially energy costs, is now a pressing priority. This is not only because of the sector's low...
22.07.2014
- The Government has given a £230 million loan guarantee to secure the future of Grangemouth in a move that is being seen as highly political, as well as economic, just two months...
18.07.2014
- It appears that Marl, Germany-based PVC producer Vestolit may be up for grabs again. Private equity investor Strategic Value Partners (SVP) Global is said to be looking to sell the...
01.07.2014
- BASF has decided to exercise the put option in its 2011 joint venture agreement with Ineos and sell its 50 % stake in Frankfurt, Germany-based styrenics producer Styrolution to the...
27.06.2014
- Scotland's chemical sciences sector is well placed to survive as shakeout of the industry in Europe, thanks to new investment at the mammoth Grangemouth complex, said Sandy Dobbie...
26.06.2014
- Solvay and Ineos have signed a definitive agreement to create a new player in chlorovinyls, to be named Inovyn. The joint venture is expected to be effective by year-end following...
20.06.2014
- BASF has expressed its opposition to EU extension of permission to use hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) flame retardants - used mainly to fireproof polystyrene foam - as sought by...
17.06.2014
- In a submission to the Carr review, a commission set up by the UK government in April to look at the laws governing industrial disputes, Ineos has proposed unlimited civil...
