Keyword: European chemical industry

Strategy & Management

Profitable Growth in Specialty Chemicals

20.01.2015 - The European chemical industry's share of the global market remains on a downward trajectory in continuation of the negative trend visible to observers for years. Europe's chemical...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Roles Under REACh (part 2)

19.01.2015 - There is a chemical company in southwestern Germany. As Germany is part of the European Union, REACh is part of daily business, and the company has registration obligations for all...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Roles Under REACH (part 1)

25.11.2014 - Companies nowadays act globally. They might have several sites both within and outside the European economic area (EEA) and have substantial numbers of suppliers and customers...

Strategy & Management

Building a Future-Proof Business

02.09.2014 - What have sustainability and social responsibility to do with the financial performance of a materials company and the value it creates for its shareholders? A conversation with...

News

Cefic Forecasts Chemicals Economy Growth of 2% in 2014

23.06.2014 - Driven by rising demand from customer industries, particularly the automotive sector, and some stabilisation in the construction industry, European chemicals output will grow by 2%...

News

Is Shale Gas a Game Changer in the European Chemical Market?

26.05.2014 - As the reserves of natural gas are dwindling and the importance of decreasing global greenhouse gas emissions rises, shale gas is quickly becoming one of the most viable sources of...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Stagnation of EU Chemicals Output in 2013

02.04.2014 - European chemicals sector output was stagnant in 2013, according to the Cefic's new Chemicals Trends Report. Zero growth in 2013 meant the sector remained 6.4 % below the pre...

News

European Chemical Industry Going Down the Drain, Says Ineos Chairman

10.03.2014 - Another petrochemical heavyweight has taken the stage to warn that Europe industry will lose competitiveness if it does not reduce its energy bill. In an open letter to European...