Evonik expands venture capital activities into Asia
Evonik is investing in Chinese venture capital fund GRC SinoGreen Fund III.
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Cefic announces new director general
As of 1 May 2016, Marco Mensink will take over from Hubert Mandery.
DuPont again amongst top global innovators
DuPont has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies for fifth consecutive year.
Grupa Azoty achieves strong performance improvement
In H1 2015, Grupa Azoty reported EBIT of PLN 535m, up by 83% year on year and net profit of nearly PLN 458m, up by 90% year on year.
Clariant delivers solid Q2 with improved profitability and cash flow
"Clariant continued the strong development of the first into the second quarter,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann.
BASF increases sales and earnings slightly in the second quarter
Outlook for 2015 confirmed: Slight sales increase expected, EBIT before special items likely to match level of 2014.
European chemical output stagnant in 2014
European chemical output grew just 0.2 per cent in 2014, according to the latest Cefic Chemicals Trends Report.
Clariant opens new desiccant manufacturing plant in China
Clariant announces the opening of a new desiccant manufacturing plant at its site in Zhengjiang, China.
Stagnant growth in 2014 for EU chemicals sector
European chemical output edged ahead just 0.3 per cent in 2014 on a year-on-year basis, according to the latest Cefic Chemicals Trends Report.
BASF announced its 150th anniversary program
The company announced its anniversary program in an international press conference held in Ludwigshafen.
Changes in the BASF's board of executive directors
The Supervisory Board of BASF SE appointed Sanjeev Gandhi to the Board of Executive Directors effective December 1, 2014.
Ineos acquired Grangemouth power plant
Additional investment further supports the competitiveness of the Grangemouth site as Ineos begins construction of its new £300 million ethane terminal.
Clariant sold its Detergents & Intermediates business
Clariant announced the closing of the sale of its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group.
BASF launches K 2013
At the press conference preceding the K fairs in Düsseldorf BASF presented its innovative potential.
Evonik examining construction of a methyl mercaptan plant in USA
Evonik Industries AG, is proceeding on schedule with its preparations for closely examining the construction of a methyl mercaptan plant at its site in Theodore, Alabama, USA. The results of the basic engineering and feasibility studies will be available in the coming months, and tax relief for the project in Alabama has already been approved, too.