14.05.2012
Biesterfeld's CEO Birger Kuck, a speaker at this year's FECC Congress in Lisbon, elucidates the challenges and success factors for the chemical distribution industry.
more14.05.2012
One For All - An efficient chemical distribution sector plays a key role in enhancing the competitiveness of the chemicals industry.
The European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc) and its members contribute to innovation in Europe and add value in the supply chain, by meeting the demands of over one million downstream users ranging from automotive, electronics, paint and lacquers, construction to pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industries, each with their own specific needs.
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Formula for the Future - The annual congress of the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) is one of the most important dates in the European chemical industry's calendar.
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Catalyst for Growth - With the chemical industry posting phenomenal Q1 numbers, it's clear that the worst of the economic crisis is over. The same goes for chemical distributors in Europe, who will be gathering in Vienna June 6-8 for the annual European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) congress. This year's motto, "Turning challenges into opportunity" sums up the strategy many FECC-member companies employed when the going got rough.
more06.06.2011
The Right Mix - When Uta Jensen-Korte took over as director general of The European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc) in November, she may have been new to the job, but definitely not new to the industry. She began her career at Bayer, later moving on to Cefic, and afterwards as a temporary agent with the European Commission. It's the mix of experience with both the public and private sector that Jensen-Korte brings to the table in her new role.
more07.10.2010
The European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) has named Dr. Uta Jensen-Korte as its new director general at the Brussels office as of Nov. 2. Jensen-Korte earned a Ph.D from the Westfälische Wilhelms University in Münster, Germany and worked for Bayer for over 14 years. In 2002, she became director of Cefic, focusing on European and international chemical legislation, chemicals management and Reach. Since 2004 she has worked as a policy officer and head of sector with the European Commission DG Enterprise and Industry.
more31.05.2010
At their annual general assembly meeting, members of the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) unanimously elected Edgar E. Nordmann, chairman of the board of Nordmann, Rassmann (NRC), as its new president.
more14.04.2010
Pushing Forward - On May 31-June 2, the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) will be conducting its annual congress in Barcelona. Over the years, the FECC annual congress has become recognized as a key event where the chemical distribution industry come together to discuss the most current issues within the industry.
more08.03.2010
Barentz, a leading specialty raw material company in Europe, and Barcelonesa, which specializes in the distribution of organic chemical products, chemical specialties and raw materials, joined the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) as the first two new company members in 2010.
more07.12.2009
Accountability - The Responsible Care (RC) program is not just for makers of chemicals; distributors also see themselves called upon to do their part in promoting environmental and health and safety initiatives within the industry and beyond. The year 2009 has been a busy one for Hendrik Abma, director general of the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC); he recently gave CHEManager Europe an update on the progress that has been made within the FECC regarding RC.
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