28.07.2011
- The industry federation Euro Chlor distributed its 2009-2010 annual report in April at its chlorine technology conference & exhibition under the title, "The spectre of substitution...
19.07.2011
- A Fragmented Industry - The global specialty chemicals industry has revenues in excess of $550 billion and is quite fragmented with 350 industry sub-segments and considerable...
27.06.2011
- Solvay has announced it will invest about €120 million in building a specialty polymers production plant in China in order to to continue serving fast growing demand in the market...
20.06.2011
- Solvay won a 16.5% cut to an antitrust fine after Europe's second-highest court said the Belgian chemicals group took part in an illegal cartel for less time than EU regulators had...
16.05.2011
- A solar energy plane made the world's first international flight powered by the sun on Friday to show the potential for pollution-free air travel. The Solar Impulse took off from...
10.05.2011
- Belgian chemicals group Solvay reported a 79% jump in first-quarter operating profit, beating estimates thanks to improved demand and price hikes, and forecast higher full-year...
07.04.2011
- Belgian chemicals group Solvay said on Thursday it will formally launch its agreed €3.4 billion ($4.9 billion) bid for French group Rhodia on July 4, subject to regulatory...
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...
