There were gains in the production output trend of fertilizers, dyes and pigments, chlor-alkali, other inorganic chemicals, industrial gases, plastic resins, pharmaceuticals adhesives, coatings, and other specialty chemicals.
This innovative technology also benefits from the Arkema Group’s back-integration in castor oil, a raw material of renewable origin.
American chemistry is the global leader in production, providing over fifteen percent of the world’s chemicals and representing fourteen percent of all U.S. exports.
Weakness in oilfield chemicals and mining chemicals has weighed on overall volumes. Of the twenty-eight specialty chemical segments we monitor, eight expanded in May, with plastic additives and plasticizers experiencing large gains (1.0 percent or mo
Chemetall is a global technology and innovation leader in the metals surface treatment market, and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
The new plant is an expansion of the automotive coatings plant, which began production in 2014 at the same site.
Key milestone in proposed merger of equals and intended creation of three industry-leading companies
USD 122 per share all-cash offer, valuing Monsanto at USD 62 billion, represents immediate and certain value at a substantial premium for Monsanto shareholders
Eastman and Solvay are currently equal partners in the joint venture. The transaction allows Eastman to eliminate costs associated with the excess cellulose acetate flake capacity of the joint venture.
By this expansion, the company will increase its capacity by approximately 100,000 metric tons per year, bringing the total production capacity for methionine to approximately 250,000 metric tons per year, including existing facilities. The new facil
Empire Petroleum Partners announced today that it successfully acquired the wholesale distribution rights of Keeman Petroleum Company
Bayer executives recently met with executives of Monsanto to privately discuss a negotiated acquisition of Monsanto Company.
RPM International announced that its Carboline Company subsidiary acquired the remaining 51% interest in its Chinese joint venture
Dow Corning says that Andrew (Andy) E. Tometich has been named business president of Dow Corning’s Silicones business
PETRONAS has recorded a group pre-tax profit of RM6.8 billion for the quarter that ended 31 March 2016, 60 per cent lower than the RM17.0 billion posted in the corresponding quarter of 2015.
AkzoNobel has completed phase one of the €2.5 million expansion of its performance coatings plant in Cikarang, Indonesia.
Chemours reached mechanical completion of the line in December 2015.
Bostik has once again broken new ground in the disposable hygiene market.
Oxea has announced the appointment of Salim Al Huthaili as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company.
LyondellBasell has been honored with the Circle of Distinction Award from the National MS Society for raising a total of $1.4 million to help people living with multiple sclerosis.
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