Keyword: Elastomers & Rubber

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BASF Acquires ITWC

04.07.2012 - BASF announced its acquisition of ITWC, based in Malcom, Iowa. ITWC specializes in cast elastomer polyurethane systems and polyester polyols. Financial details of the transaction...

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Bayer MaterialScience acquires remaining shares in Baulé

30.03.2012 - Effective March 31, Bayer MaterialScience will acquire the remaining shares in the 50:50 systems house joint venture Baulé from Eximium and other shareholders. The joint venture...

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Indian Summer for the Chemical Industry

18.10.2011 - The Ceresana Industry Monitor autumn survey reveals an optimistic business climate in highly competitive markets. Growing competition and considerable increases in research and...

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Saudi Aramco, Dow Sign JV Agreement For Sadara Chemical

10.10.2011 - Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco have signed a joint venture shareholders agreement for Sadara Chemical Company. The joint venture is expected to drive downstream industries and...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Fine Chemicals: The Top 10

30.05.2011 - Analysis - When comparing the fine chemicals market of today to that of 2001, a few clear differences can be seen. Fine chemicals expert Jan ­Ramakers takes an in-depth look at the...

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Lanxess' DSM Deal Under Closer Antitrust Scrutiny

31.01.2011 - Germany's antitrust watchdog said it started a more detailed probe into the planned takeover of DSM's Elastomers unit by Lanxess, the world's largest synthetic-rubber company. "We...