07.02.2017
- Ten years ago, in March 2007, oxo chemicals producer Oxea was established as a buyout led by private-equity firm Advent International of oxo derivatives and oxo intermediates...
21.11.2016
- Addressing supply-side constraints to growth is of high importance, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017. The annual report — issued by the World Economic Forum...
12.05.2016
- The chemical distribution industry has annual sales of around €168 billion globally, with about €28 billion in Europe. As a crucial link in the supply chain that connects...
03.05.2016
- Engineering plastics producer Covestro, the former Bayer MaterialScience, has announced plans to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50% against the 2005 level as part of its commitment to...
05.04.2016
- Pharmaceutical companies of all sizes now routinely outsource many of their research, development and/or manufacturing requirements to contract organizations around the world...
16.03.2016
- German chemical giant BASF and Amsterdam-based renewable chemistry specialist Avantium have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture for production and marketing of...
14.03.2016
- German engineering plastics producer Covestro is expanding its work on using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a feedstock and is developing a new manufacturing process for elastomers. The...
26.02.2016
- Polymer manufacturer Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, is developing polycarbonate-based material solutions for energy-efficient LED lighting. Axel Wetzchewald, head of...
