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Cellulosic Ethanol: Future’s Fuel
Nature's Building Block - It looks like that the time of cheap oil is over. The challenge of this century will be the exploitation of alternative resources to secure growth and quality of life for an ever growing population.Thus, a small molecule has come into the focus of attention: glucose, nature's chemical building block. The conversion of sugars into chemicals such as ethanol offers new and sustainable alternative routes independent from fossil-based production to chemicals and fuels and with substantial savings in CO2 emissions. more
Biorefineries for a Bio-Based Economy in Europe
New Energy - Fossil resources are limited, but the global demand for fuels and chemicals is continuously rising. In addition to European and national legislations that set ambitious targets for greenhouse gas reductions, there is also increasing public and industrial pressure to develop alternative technical solutions for an economically viable supply of bio-based fuels and chemicals.more03.11.2011
Clariant Sees Cautious Customers As Europe Slows
Swiss specialty chemicals maker Clariant said it expected a further slowdown in economic activity as customers in its plastic and coatings businesses run down stocks, after the strong Swiss franc weighed on third-quarter profit. Clariant, whose products put color into plastics, said on Monday that sales in the third quarter rose 25% in local currencies to 1.865 billion Swiss francs, slightly better than the average forecast in a Reuters poll. more
Specialty Chemicals in China
Faster Than Industry Average - Generally, the chemical industry in any given country starts with basic chemicals and moves on to higher-value chemicals later.Accordingly, in China, more than 50% of chemical sales come from basic chemicals, while in Japan the figure is around 40%. As China's development proceeds, specialty chemicals will therefore grow faster than the chemical industry average.
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Clariant Sells Its Polysilazane Coatings Business
Clariant said it is selling its polysilazane coatings business including the production site in India to AZ Electronic Materials (AZ) for approximately €4 million. more27.07.2011Clariant Q2 Results Reflect Strong Swiss Franc
Clariant saw a dip in its Q2 2011 sales, posting CHF 1.870 billion, down from CHF 1.894 the same period one year ago. The number includes Süd-Chemie sales of CHF 216 million for May and June. In local currencies, sales growth amounted to 14%. more27.06.2011Clariant Appoints Hans-Joachim Müller Member of the Executive Committee
Clariant said it has appointed Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller member of the Executive Committee. He will join the company on July 1. Müller joins Clariant from Süd-Chemie, where he was a member of the managing board. Before he was head of the global Business Unit Catalytic Technologies at Süd-Chemie, developing this business into a global market leading position. He holds a PhD in chemistry from the Ludwig-Maximilian-University in Munich, Germany. more
The Next C3X Top Management Survey
Managing The Future - Over the last months, chemical companies across all regions reported increasing production volumes and sales. Even though in many cases pre-recession levels have not yet been reached, it is largely agreed that the industry is now heading for growth again. Yet, which growth paths are promising? Which technologies and geographies bear potential and which do not? What hurdles need to be cleared? more18.05.2011Clariant Offer For Remaining Süd Chemie Shares
Swiss speciality chemicals maker Clariant said on Tuesday it had made a mandatory public offer for the 3.85% of Süd-Chemie shares it does not own. Clariant, which beat rivals to buy German group Süd-Chemie for €1.4 billion ($2 billion) in February, will offer €126.38 per share. more21.04.2011Call for Nominees for 2011 HART Plant of the Year Award
HART Communication Foundation is seeking qualified nominees for the 10th annual HART Plant of the Year Award. End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to enter their plant or customer's plant for recognition. The HART Plant of the Year is the only international award presented to end user companies in the process automation industry to recognize the exceptional application of HART Communication technology. Nominations will be accepted through 30 June 2011. more- Legal
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