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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.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

Sulfuric acid market to touch US$85.40 Bn by 2023

The global sulfuric acid market was valued at US$ 67.99 bn in 2014 and is projected to reach US$ 85.40 bn by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 2.6 per cent between 2015 and 2023, says a report by Transparency Market Research.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

BASF and Kolon Plastics fors JV for the production of POM in Korea

The 50:50 joint venture named Kolon BASF innoPOM, Inc. will have an annual capacity of 70,000 metric tons.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 16 March 2016

Linde deploys new CO2 scrubbing technology for early flowback gas

Linde's new mobile gas cleanup unit (MGCU) uses a novel membrane technology to remove up to 98 percent of the CO2 in the production stream.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

Haskell acquires Leidos Constructors and design assets

Haskell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leidos Constructors, as well as select design assets of Leidos Engineering.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 March 2016

Linde facilitates photovoltaic cell capacity expansion in SE Asia

Linde not only provides materials, but also regional expertise in the form of engineering solutions and permitting guidance to deliver high-value advantages to customers in this competitive space.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 March 2016

BASF and Avantium intend to establish JV

The JV will use the YXY process developed by Avantium in its laboratories in Amsterdam and pilot plant in Geleen, Netherlands, for the production of FDCA.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 March 2016

BioAmber announces year end operational and financial results for 2015

Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased to $20.3 million from $15.2 million last year.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 March 2016

Quantum Plastics acquires 3D Plastics

Quantum Plastics announced that it has acquired 3D Plastics, Inc. ('3D').

Chemical
Chemical | 15 March 2016

AMPAC Fine Chemicals brings new capacity online to meet business growth

AFC reports the most recent High Potency facility 'Semi-Works #4' is fully operational and they have started construction of a large-scale facility that will come on-line in late 2016.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 March 2016

Asia Bio-Chem Group announces insolvency

Asia Bio-Chem Group Corp. announces that due to the continued high cost of corn in China and the economic downturn experienced over the past three years the company has become insolvent.

General
General | 12 March 2016

INEOS Intrepid carries first US shale gas to Europe

This is the first time that US shale gas has ever been shipped to Europe and represents the culmination of a long-term investment by INEOS.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 March 2016

Saudi Aramco CEO urges to focus on specialty chemicals for diversification

Saudi Aramco has an ambitious plan to raise the Company’s total global refining capacity throughput to between 8 to 10 million barrels per day.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 March 2016

PolyOne launches specialty automotive TPEs

PolyOne also introduced OnFlex LO specialty TPEs, which help automotive OEMs improve the driver experience by reducing the number of VOCs in vehicle interiors by up to 50 percent. Targeted applications include HVAC seals, buttons, controls, coin tray

People
People | 09 March 2016

DuPont Names Krysta Harden as VP of Public Policy and CSO

DuPont announced that Krysta Harden has joined the company as Vice President of Public Policy & Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), succeeding Linda Fisher who elected to retire last month.

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2016

Publication of Swiss Prospectus for ChemChina cash offer

The intended offer values Syngenta’s total outstanding share capital at around USD 43 billion. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.

Chemical
Chemical | 09 March 2016

2015: A sluggish year for the German chemical industry

Production drop by 2.6 percent against the previous quarter while chemical prices fall by 1.6 percent. Sales of the chemical industry decline by 1.5 percent

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