Bayer MaterialScience finished new TDI plant
Company invested some EUR 250 million at Dormagen site to produce foam component TDI.
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BASF increases sales but won't achieve goals for 2015
Despite declining demand, BASF increases sales and earnings in the third quarter of 2014.
BASF increases production capacity for tertiary Butylamine
BASF will expand the production capacity of its existing production plant for tertiary Butylamine at the Nanjing Chemical Industry Park in China.
Westlake Chemical to expand ethylene capacity
The company will increase ethane-based ethylene capacity at Lake Charles site by approximately 250 million pounds annually.
Global demand for Xylene will rise
Ceresana experts expect global demand for xylenes to rise by about 4.5% p.a. until 2021
Global market for solvents
Ceresana published its third raport on the global market for solvents.
New market analysis for benzene
The market research institute Ceresana expects a further continuous increase of global demand for benzene.
Wacker's new liquid silicone for radiator gaskets
Munich-based chemical company is expanding its product range with a new liquid silicone rubber for the production of automotive gaskets.
BASF increases earnings considerably in the Q2
BASF's business developed positively in the second quarter of 2014.
Clariant at Interpack 2014
Clariant presents packaging solutions driven by performance, protection and passion at Interpack 2014.
BASF to build new plant for specialty amines in Germany
Start-up of the facility with a total annual capacity of about 12,000 metric tons is scheduled for 2015.
First report on fluorochemicals
In 2021, almost US$5 billion will be generated with the trade of fluorochemicals, according to Ceresana.
Chemical giants inaugurate two plants in China
BASF and Sinopec inaugurate acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers plants in Nanjing, China.
Visiomer Terra from Evonik
Evonik will be presenting its new product family at the American Coatings Show.
Reverdia shows 100% bio-based succinic acid
As a first time exhibitor at the American Coatings Show 2014, Reverdia will highlight the benefits of Biosuccinium.
Clariant at Chinaplas 2014
At Chinaplas Clariant will highlight strong commitment to customers in Greater China with focus on growth and innovation.
Evonik acquires US silicic acid esters producer
With its acquisition of the US company Silbond, Evonik consolidates its position on the global market of functional silanes.
Ineos and Sinopec YPC sign joint venture agreement
The joint venture is set to build the largest Phenol Acetone plant in China, due to complete at the end of 2016.
Weak paper demand hits BASF
BASF will shut down an annual capacity of latex of 120,000 metric tons and cut 250 jobs.
Axel C. Heitmann leaves Lanxess
The supervisory board has appointed as Heitmann's successor Matthias Zachert, former Chief Financial Officer of Lanxess.
LyondellBasell restarts methanol plant in US
Methanol plant at Channelview was placed into service in the fourth-quarter 2013 to take advantage of low-cost natural gas from shale formations.
Lanxess starts expanded cresol plant
The expansion increases capacity for high-quality intermediate by some 20 percent.
Dover Chemicals at K 2013
Dover Chemicals highlights high performance Doverphos phosphites and Hordaresin chlorinated paraffins at K 2013.
Borealis sells melamine business
Borealis announced the sale of its proprietary Melamine high pressure process technology to Swiss company Urea Casale SA.
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.
Velox launches Lubrizol’s new TPUs
At Medtec 2012, Velox, Hamburg-based raw materials distribution and sales specialist will be presenting two new TPU solutions for the medical and healthcare applications, produced by The Lubrizol Corporation.