Keyword: raw material prices
News
06.08.2013
- U.S. chemical maker Rockwood Holdings hopes to turn around the paint pigments business it has been trying to sell for a year as it expects raw material costs to halve. Weak prices...
News
21.02.2012
- AkzoNobel, the world's largest paintmaker and owner of the Dulux brand, said it was now passing on to customers most of the rise in raw material prices that pulled down its fourth...
News
31.10.2011
- Swiss drugs industry supplier Lonza is set to grow underlying sales and operating profit this year despite the strong Swiss franc as it benefits from robust demand from...
Chemistry & Life Sciences
30.05.2011
- A Decent Start - When reading press releases of chemical distributors these days or when talking with their senior management, one can get the impression the economic crisis of...
News
30.05.2011
- 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...
News
18.05.2011
- German chemicals trade group VCI raised its 2011 sales growth outlook as strong industrial demand helped parts of the sector use plants to capacity. Germany-based chemicals...
News
16.05.2011
- French tire maker Michelin's next chief executive told a shareholders' meeting on Friday the company is facing "incredible pressure" from high and volatile raw materials prices....
News
05.05.2011
- French tire manufacturer Michelin on Wednesday said in a statement it would hike truck, earthmover and tractor tire prices in Europe to offset rising raw material costs. Michelin...
