Chemical
Chemical | 05 February 2020

BASF and Fabbri Group develop certified compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging

Innovation contributes to reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promotes organic recycling

Chemical
Chemical | 04 February 2020

LANXESS completes acquisition of Brazilian biocide manufacturer IPEL

The competent anti-trust authorities approved the transaction beginning of January.

Chemical
Chemical | 04 February 2020

Azelis India acquires S. Zhaveri Pharmakem

The acquisition of S. Zhaveri’s distribution business will significantly increase Azelis India’s presence on the Indian market and will give it a significant footprint in the fast-growing Indian pharmaceutical market.

Chemical
Chemical | 04 February 2020

Henkel opens new manufacturing facility near Pune, India

With the opening of its new plant in Kurkumbh, Henkel is expanding its capabilities for high impact solutions in India

Chemical
Chemical | 04 February 2020

LANXESS to increase supply of Disinfectant for fighting CORONAVIRUS

Optimization of production capacities for increased delivery capability to meet strong demand from Asia and Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 01 February 2020

BASF closes acquisition of polyamide business from Solvay

Broadened engineering plastics’ capabilities for innovative solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 31 January 2020

Clariant achieves 100% green electricity consumption at Knapsack production site

Electricity sourced from wind & water powers production of recyclable, environmentally-compatible halogen-free flame retardants

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2020

Nouryon Acquiring J.M. Huber Corporation's Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals.

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2020

Celanese plans expansion of emulsion polymers in Netherlands & China

These focused investments allow Celanese to implement integrated capital deployments to capture disproportionate growth in the global Emulsions market.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2020

Evonik's PERACLEAN 22CW demonstrably reduces bacterial exposure in poultry processing

Recent University of Arkansas study shows lower Salmonella and Campylobacter counts versus competitive products

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2020

Dow reports fourth quarter 2019 results

Net sales were $10.2 billion, down 15% versus pro forma results in the year-ago period, primarily driven by lower local prices in all operating segments due to a decline in global energy prices.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2020

Linde Signs Agreement with Korea Expressway Corporation for New Hydrogen Refueling Stations in South Korea

Linde announced today that it has signed a 15-year contract with the Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) to build, own and operate four Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) in Chungnam, South Korea

Chemical
Chemical | 28 January 2020

Merck Invests €250M to build Biotech R&D facility in Switzerland

€250 million to be invested over the 2019-2022 period in new facility bridging research and manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 28 January 2020

LANXESS digitizes its global asset base

LANXESS has digitally upgraded the plants at its major sites, such as in Leverkusen, Germany, and equipped them with data analysis software TrendMiner

Chemical
Chemical | 28 January 2020

Air Liquide renews its collaboration with Solidia Technologies

After a successful pilot phase, Air Liquide renews its partnership with Solidia Technologies, a developer of solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of precast concrete manufacturing.

Chemical
Chemical | 26 January 2020

Stamicarbon to license technology for Talcher Fertilizers

The commissioning of the plant is expected in 2023.

Chemical
Chemical | 23 January 2020

Linde Starts up new plant in China to supply Shanghai Huali Microelectronics

The new plant includes on-site nitrogen generators and a compressed dry air (CDA) system

Chemical
Chemical | 23 January 2020

US specialty chemicals market volumes witnesses a marginal increase in 2019

The US specialty chemicals market volumes ended 2019 on a soft note with a 0.3 percent decline in December following a 0.1 percent gain in November, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 January 2020

Chevron Phillips contributes $1.7 million for Sweeny ISD education center

Company, school district team up to offer local high school students workforce development opportunities

Chemical
Chemical | 22 January 2020

Global industrial automation market poised to grow by USD 2.79 bn during 2019-2023

The market is driven by technological advances in control systems. In addition, the rise in the demand for main automation contractors (MACs) is anticipated to boost the growth of the industrial automation market in chemical and petrochemical industry

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