Borealis sells melamine business
Borealis announced the sale of its proprietary Melamine high pressure process technology to Swiss company Urea Casale SA.
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BASF to acquire specialized enzyme biotechnology company Verenium
Proposed transaction will strengthen BASF's position in strategic growth market for enzymes.
BASF to expand coating industry in Brasil
The aim of €2 million investment is to meet the increased demand for automotive coatings in South America.
New dispersions from Synthos
New water dispersions are designed as binders for chemicals used in building industry and for wooden surfaces.
New tert. Butylamine plant in China
New plant will support the growing rubber chemical and tire industries in China.
Solvay starts building silica plant in Poland
New plant located in Włocławek will increase Solvay's HDS capacity by 85,000 tons per year.
Global chemical giant makes construction easier
BASF has launched an online guide for the construction industry, where a lot of space is devoted to applications of plastics.
Lanxess started using a new formulation method for algicides in paints
The new method delivers added benefits for algicidal formulations.
Evonik expands substantially in precipitated silica for high-quality car tires
Evonik Industries continues to drive its growth strategy for these products.
Innovations from chemistry for vehicles of tomorrow
BASF is presenting innovative products and solutions for the automotive industry at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg from October 10 to 12, 2012.
AkzoNobel and DSM launch BluCure Cobalt-free curing
AkzoNobel and DSM have officially launched the BluCure umbrella brand covering innovative Cobalt-free resin curing technologies and products.
New grades of Zeosil highly dispersible silica technology from Rhodia
Impending EU tire label legislation due to come into effect on November 1, 2012 provides opportunities for tire manufacturers to differentiate their product offering to further improve fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise for passenger cars, and light and heavy commercial vehicles.
