BASF opens innovative research center for catalysts and processes
BASF today officially opened a pioneering research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab.
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Lanxess expands benzyl alcohol capacity
Expansion by 30 percent at German site in Krefeld-Uerdingen. Further debottlenecking measures planned in India.
The 5G era: Chinaplas fosters innovation in the electrical and electronics industries
Chinaplas 2019, a technology-oriented and innovation-driven trade fair, will return to the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, and run from May 21-24, 2019.
Achieving flame-retardant properties without red phosphorus
Lanxess offers alternatives to polyamide 66 compounds containing red phosphorus.
World's largest HFO-1234yf production facility
The Chemours Company today announced the startup of the new Opteon YF (HFO-1234yf) low global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant production facility at its Corpus Christi manufacturing plant in Ingleside, Texas.
New technology allows to create individualized personal care products
BASF and B2B Cosmetics announced an exclusive, long-term strategic partnership in the field of personalized personal care products, including a strategic investment into B2B Cosmetics by BASF.
Azoty Police gains access to low-cadmium phosphate rock
Grupa Azoty Police has signed a contract that gives it access to low-cadmium phosphate rock deposits until 2021.
High-performance prepolymer technology for hot melt adhesives
Low-free prepolymers provide unsurpassed industrial hygiene and meet increasingly strict regulatory requirements.
New Lanxess startup: Online marketplace CheMondis launched succesfully
CheMondis, a new global online marketplace for chemical products, has been successfully launched. The startup founded by Lanxess is set up as a cross-manufacturer and cross-dealer B2B platform on which products can be bought and sold.
Chinaplas to present a rich assortment of concurrent events
CHINAPLAS is returning to Guangzhou this year and will be held from May 21-24, 2019. An estimated total of over 3,500 exhibitors will be presenting to more than 180,000 visitors from 150 countries.
Innovations for a climate-friendly chemical production
BASF pursuing ambitious Carbon Management program, with R&D activities opening up new possibilities
Lanxess completes sale of Arlanxeo to Saudi Aramco
Cologne-based company received proceeds of around EUR 1.4 billion.
