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Chemical
Chemical | 20 April 2016

Chaudhary Named Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers

This honor recognizes Dr. Chaudhary’s outstanding contributions and impact in the field of plastics engineering, science or technology.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2016

Jacobs providing engineering and procurement for plant expansion in Louisiana

Following completion of front end engineering, Jacobs is to provide detailed engineering and procurement for the project now that Monsanto’s board has approved the expansion.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2016

Arkema to divest its activated carbon and filter aid activity

Following this divestment, the filtration and adsorption business will be mostly recentered on molecular sieves, surfactants, oilfield chemicals, and phosphorus derivatives.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 April 2016

OCI and Consolidated Energy to form JV in Natgasoline

The injection of $680 million into the project, combined with OCI’s existing equity of $520 million and shareholder loans of $511 million, will complete the entire funding requirements for the project.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 April 2016

BASF announces new pigments at the 2016 American Coatings Show

Global launch of three pigments offering enhanced styling and formulation options

Chemical
Chemical | 12 April 2016

Scio Diamond reports full production restoration

Scio Diamond Technology (SCIO), the leading US-based diamond grower, today announced that it has returned to full production following its December shutdown.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 April 2016

Chemours titanium technologies announces global price increase

Effective May 1, 2016 or as contracts allow, a net price increase of $150 per tonne or the local currency equivalent will apply for all Ti-Pure™ titanium dioxide grades sold in all regions.

Chemical
Chemical | 08 April 2016

Bodal Chemicals gets nod for expansion of Vadodara unit

Bodal Chemicals has received the environment clearance from Ministry Of Environment, Forests and Climate change for expansion of its dyes and dyes intermediates manufacturing capacity (from 2,200 MTPM to 6,000 MTPM) and co-generation Power Plant

Chemical
Chemical | 07 April 2016

BASF launches new solutions to make construction faster

These applications, designed to minimize resource consumption, improve productivity and ensure buildings’ durability, are suitable for all types of construction projects.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 March 2016

Sinochem & Halcyon to create world's largest natural rubber supply chain manager

The combined business would have 35 processing facilities spanning Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Africa with a total annual processing capacity of approximately 1.5 million tonnes.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 March 2016

BASF launches Norbin brand in the US and Canada

BASF Automotive Refinish launched Norbin, a new brand of products, in the U.S. and Canada today. Norbin primers and clears are now available for purchase through BASF distributors.

Chemical
Chemical | 28 March 2016

SQM and Lithium Americas announces JV

The JV will go into effect following a capital contribution of US$25 million by SQM in exchange for a 50 per cent ownership stake in Minera Exar, a wholly owned subsidiary of LAC.

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2016

Eastman expands non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio

Eastman Chemical announces the continued expansion of its non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio with the addition of Eastman VersaMax Plus plasticizer.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 March 2016

IMCD and Ashland announce extension of distribution agreement to Turkey

The distribution agreement includes product ranges such as Natrosol (hydroxyethylcellulose) and Cuminal (methylcellulose derivatives) and Aquaflow (nonionic synthetic associative thickener) ranges, which are well known and respected brands in the mar

Chemical
Chemical | 23 March 2016

MEGlobal to build $1 bn MEG manufacturing plant at Freeport

Additionally, the new site will benefit through a long-term ethylene supply agreement with Dow from its new ethylene cracker.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 March 2016

Sika inaugurates Mortars & Concrete Admixtures production unit

Sika Canada has officially inaugurated its new mortars and concrete admixtures plant in British Columbia.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 March 2016

Evonik starts construction of a new specialty silicones production facility in C

A first expanded production plant became operational in Essen in late 2014. The new facility is being constructed at the Multi-User-Site (MUSC) in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, with completion planned for mid of 2017. The investment volume is

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2016

Sherwin-Williams to acquire Valspar for $11.3 bn

At $113 per share, the transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, represents a premium of approximately 41% to Valspar's volume weighted average price for the 30 days up to and including March 18, 2

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2016

Amyris to add fragrances manufacturing unit to its Brotas plant

Amyris is in active discussions with current collaborators and partners to provide financing for the project, with construction expected to start in the second half of 2016.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

QuantumSphere announces patent for ammonia production technology

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a key patent to the company related to its advanced FeNIX nanocatalyst accelerator technology.

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