08.10.2013
- Belgian chemicals and plastics maker Solvay has agreed to buy privately held Chemlogics for $1.345 billion, bringing its share of the $8 billion-a-year U.S. market for chemicals...
11.09.2013
- Familiar Face - Michel Spagnol is no stranger to the chemical industry; Novasep's brand-new CEO has held senior-level positions in companies such as Rhodia and Shasun. He brings...
28.05.2013
- Ups and Downs of Today's Economy - What sort of road lies ahead for the chemical distribution industry in Europe? In the short run it will be determined by the current...
07.05.2013
- Belgium's Solvay took a first step towards casting off its PVC business by agreeing a joint venture with privately-hold Ineos, which will ultimately take full control of the unit...
21.03.2013
- Weal and Woe - Despite pressure from the currency crisis, volatile markets and weak demand in some countries, the performance of the European chemical industry in 2012 was better...
25.09.2012
- Mergers & Acquisitions - Recently, Squire Sanders commissioned a report from their partners at Mergermarket on mergers and acquisitions activity in the chemicals and industrials...
31.08.2012
- Wood is one of the most flexible materials our planet has to offer. It is used for sturdy constructions or simply for decorative items, as winter fuel or as a musical instrument...
27.07.2012
- Belgian chemicals and plastics group Solvay reiterated its full-year forecast as its high growth divisions and cost cuts offset tough conditions in its PVC operations. Solvay's net...
