02.12.2014
- South Korea's Samsung Group has announced it will sell stakes in four chemical and defense firms for 1.9 trillion won ($1.72 billion) to compatriot Hanwha Group. Media reports said...
09.05.2014
- Regaining a foothold - "Made in Germany" is often regarded as a symbol for quality. But quality has its price, and this a cross that the large plant contractors committee (AGAB) in...
07.02.2014
- Pharmaceuticals - Many biologic drug developers can be pleased with how well their products have performed in the market place. Blockbuster products such as Abbvie's (ex-Abbott)...
24.06.2013
- Germany's SGL Group and Korean electronics and petrochemicals group Samsung have founded a 50:50 joint venture to develop the market for carbon fiber composites. The partners say...
19.11.2012
- Materials - As Asia has dominated in displays, photovoltaics, semiconductor manufacture and other technology sectors, so too will it dominate in making and integrating better...
25.09.2012
- Pharmaceuticals - Of the many challenges inherent with biosimilar development, the inability to predict market expectations may top the list for decision makers. While uncertainty...
14.05.2012
- Germany's large plant contractors took in new orders worth nearly €25 billion in 2011, lifting business nearly back to the level of pre-economic crisis year 2008, reports the large...
14.05.2012
- The 2008-2009 crisis signaled the start of a paradigm shift in chemical plant engineering and construction. Traditional EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) suppliers...
