Keyword: Swiss franc

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Lonza’s Corporate Overhaul

28.10.2013 - Strategic Maneuvers - When Richard Ridinger took over as CEO of Basel, Switzerland-based Lonza in May 2012, the 115-year old life science and chemical company with sales of just...

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Clariant Sees Cautious Customers As Europe Slows

03.11.2011 - Swiss specialty chemicals maker Clariant said it expected a further slowdown in economic activity as customers in its plastic and coatings businesses run down stocks, after the...

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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...