Jan. 30, 2012

Saltigo Examines the State of Custom Manufacturing in the New Year

Optimism Springs Eternal - 2011 was a year fraught with uncertainties, and many industries are wearily eyeing the year to come. The state of the worldwide economy as well as the health of the 10-year-old euro has many concerned about what the next months will bring. However, reports from mainstream media seem to differ from the mood within the chemical industry. Here, the outlook is overwhelmingly positive; the sector went through a lot of changes after the crisis that began at the end of 2008, and most in the industry are ready to face any challenges ahead. moreJan. 25, 2012

Informex USA Goes Global

New Year, New Name - Like every year, the 2012 trade show season will kick off with the Informex in the States. But this year, a few things will be different:

The show is being launched Feb. 14-17 in New Orleans with a new name and new features. What was once known as Informex USA is now being called Informex Global, which organizers say reflects the fact that the event is no-longer limited to the U.S.
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Evonik’s Dr. Klaus Stingl on the Growth of Highly Potent APIs

Pacesetter - Evonik recently made news when it opened its laboratory for highly potent APIs (HPAPIs) in Hanau, Germany while expanding its cGMP capacities for these ingredients to kilogram-scale production at its Tippecanoe site in Indiana. The new lab enables the company to develop and optimize syntheses for HPAPIs in Germany.
moreDec. 13, 2011

Saudi Arabia: Rise of a Global Chemical Hub

Changing World - With its bounty of oil reserves, Saudi Arabia has established itself as a major player in the worldwide petrochemicals market. The country's largest public company, SABIC, has joined the ranks of the world's top 10 chemical companies, thanks largely in part to its secure access to affordable feedstock.

However, the country knows that its feedstock advantage is a finite one; with the Saudi Downstream Initiative, it hopes to compete higher in the value chain through specialty and performance chemicals.
moreDec. 09, 2011

X-Tan: Tanning Made in Germany

Organic Tanning - In September 2011, Lanxess launched X-Tan, an innovative organic tanning technology based on a newly introduced tanning agent. CHEManager Europe has asked Christopher Tysoe, Director Wet End at Lanxess' Leather business unit, to explain some of the most prominent characteristics and advantages of this new system. CHEManager Europe: What are the key features of the new tanning process? moreDec. 09, 2011

Dr. Rainer Griesshammer on the Importance of Life Cycle Analysis for Chemical Companies

Great Benefit - The assessment of sustainability is widely discussed, yet sustainability analysis already provides a great benefit for companies. Dr. Andrea Gruss talked about this with Dr. Rainer Griesshammer, member of the executive board at the Öko-Institut in Freiburg, Germany. CHEManager Europe: How can we analyze sustainability of a chemical product? moreNov. 07, 2011

SAP’s Berndt Stürznickel on Chemical Compliance

Regulations - Compliance in the chemical industry has gained a tremendous amount of significance over the last several years. Reach in Europe and the Toxic Substances Control Act in the U.S. are not the only regulations setting the standards for compliance; many other countries are coming up with regulations of their own as well. Also, gaps in supply-chain communication can sometimes lead to a supplier being inadvertently non-compliant.
moreOct. 27, 2011

Peter Pollak on the World of Fine Chemicals

In his book "Fine Chemicals - The Industry and the Business," Dr. Peter Pollak provides a comprehensive view on one of the most challenging segments of the modern chemical industry, and a practical guide for succeeding in the multibillion dollar fine chemicals business.
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