Solvay to cut 600 jobs as part of restructuring
Belgian speciality chemicals company Solvay SA is launching a major restructuring which will see 600 job cuts and the relocation of its French operation into Lyon.
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Unipetrol reopens its distribution terminal after an explosion
Unipetrol restores the operation of its distribution terminal located in front of its refinery in Kralupy nad Vltavou. An explosion without subsequent fire took place on Thursday, March 22 on one of empty storage tanks.
Wacker opens new laboratory in Moscow
Wacker is strengthening its presence in Russia by expanding the service portfolio offered by its technical center in Moscow.
BASF increase prices for polymer dispersions
BASF will increase its prices in EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) for polymer dispersions by up to 80 euros per metric ton and acrylic hotmelts as well as redispersible powders by up to 140 euros per metric ton.
Plastic metal hybrid technology
Plastic metal hybrid technology is an established method for manufacturing lightweight structural components developed by Lanxess.
Good start for BASF in 2018
Following a successful 2017 business year, BASF has had a good start to the year 2018. “Last year, we achieved significant growth and were able to further increase our profitability" said Dr. Kurt Bock, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE.
Clariant publishes its Integrated Report 2017
The report combines financial and non-financial elements to provide an in-depth view of Clariant’s holistic approach to creating added value for customers, employees, shareholders, and the environment.
Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals - a joint venture in petrochemicals
At 19 February Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced that affiliates of the three companies have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
BASF joins the World Plastics Council
BASF joined the World Plastics Council (WPC), a global organization of key leaders in the plastics industry.
A wealth of exciting events at CHINAPLAS 2018
3rd Industry 4.0 Conference, Tech Talk, Medical Plastics Connect, CMF Inspiration for Design x Innovation
Rheticus - Siemens and Evonik new research collaboration
Evonik and Siemens are planning to use electricity from renewable sources and bacteria to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into specialty chemicals.
Kick-off for K 2019
Registration documents now available
