Keyword: Asia

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Arkema Hikes China Fluoropolymer Capacity

31.10.2016 - Growing demand has prompted Arkema to boost capacity for its Kynar polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in Changshu, China. The French chemical producer said the 25% increase in output...

Markets & Companies

Untapped Potential

28.10.2015 - As attractive chemical market India has not yet established itself in the minds of European entrepreneurs. “Too difficult” some argue. Nevertheless, experts know that the work is...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

Technology vs. Execution Expertise

23.03.2015 - The chemical industry is a booming sector for industrial plant manufacturers. Among other things, the shale gas bonanza in the US is inundating European and especially German...

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Axalta Building New Waterborne Coatings Plant in China

05.03.2015 - Axalta Coating Systems is building a new plant for waterborne coatings at Shanghai to supply China's growing automobile market. The company said construction of the plant, one of...

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Arkema Starts up Thiochemicals Platform in Malaysia

03.02.2015 - French chemical producer Arkema has started up its new €200 million thiochemicals platform at Kerteh, Malaysia. The business produces methyl mercaptan for use as a synthesis...

Markets & Companies

Global Competitiveness Index

19.11.2014 - Innovation, talent development and institutional strength continue to play a defining role in determining the world's most competitive economies, according to the Global...

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Momentive Expands Two Plants in Thailand

16.11.2014 - Momentive Performance Materials has inaugurated two new expansions of its facilities at Rayong, Thailand, in response to what the company said is "growing Asian market demand for...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Sub-Saharan Chemicals Market

05.03.2014 - Urbanization And Diversification - Africa is set to enter a growth cycle. Although Asia is anticipated to continue dominating the global chemicals industry with expected market...