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.
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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.
