Keyword: Lonza

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Lonza To Build Formulation Plant in Visp

10.08.2011 - Lonza said it will be investing CHF 5.8 million in a formulation plant for its Meta metaldehyde in Visp, Switzerland. The company said the plant will enable it to supply its own...

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Arch Chemicals Q2 Profit Falls

08.08.2011 - Biocides company Arch Chemicals, which is in $1.4 billion cash deal to be acquired by Lonza reported that its second-quarter earnings from continuing operations was $37.4 million...

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Strong Franc hits Lonza's Profit

27.07.2011 - Lonza reported Wednesday that its first-half profit fell 28% to 97 million Swiss francs or 1.89 francs per share from 135 million francs or 2.61 francs a year ago. Core profit...

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Lonza Begins Tender Offer To Acquire Arch Chemicals

19.07.2011 - Biocides company Arch Chemicals announced that Lonza's subsidiary, Lonza LG Acquisition Corp., has commenced the previously announced offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares...

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Lonza to Buy Arch Chemicals for $1.2 Billion

12.07.2011 - Lonza said it will acquire U.S. biocide producer Arch Chemicals for about $1.2 billion. The cash offer is subject to customary conditions including the tendering of more than two...

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Strong Swiss Franc Rise Threatens Competitiveness

30.06.2011 - The strong Swiss franc is putting Swiss exporters at a strong disadvantage to their foreign competitors, industry body Swissmem said, likening the firms to a sprinter who has to...

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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Lonza Expects Solid Growth in 2011, 2010 Net Up 79%

27.01.2011 - Swiss drugs industry supplier Lonza said on Wednesday it expects solid growth in 2011 after meeting forecasts with a 79 percent rise in full-year net profit. Net profit at the...