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BASF Develops Process for Climate-friendly Methanol
The production processes of the most important basic chemicals are responsible for around 70 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in the chemical industry. BASF experts are working intensely on new technologies to substantially reduce emissions…05.24.19
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BASF Improving Attapulgite-based Additives Supply
BASF implemented process improvements to provide a reliable and stable supply of its attapulgite offerings. The enhancements at their site in Quincy, Fla. include expanding of milling and product packaging capabilities for coarse gel, fine gel and…05.22.19
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Bühler Opens CUBIC Innovation Campus
The three-story CUBIC is designed to accommodate up to 300 people.05.22.19
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Shepherd Color Company is 'Rethinking' Sustainability
For almost a decade, Shepherd Color has made a global effort to ensure that raw materials are obtained in an ethical manner. Numerous policies are in place to declare the due diligence among staff members and suppliers that they are tak…05.21.19
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BASF Building Engineering Plastics, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Plants
At new Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China.05.21.19
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BYK-3450, BYK-3451 Honored in China with Top-class Industry Award
Two new BYK additives, developed primarily for the printing inks and inkjet inks segment, won a Ringier Technology Innovation Award. Both additives are silicone surfactants for aqueous systems and bring about not only a significant…05.15.19
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BASF Startup Incubator Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Chemovator GmbH, the internal incubator of BASF, turns unconventional ideas which carry usually high risks and lie outside the core business of BASF into investable business models. The company was founded in May 2018. &nbs…05.13.19
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Krahn Chemie Acquires eMBe Products & Service
Krahn Chemie GmbH on May 1 acquired eMBe Products & Service GmbH, one of the leading additive manufacturers for the ceramics and powder metal industry in Europe. The to-date owner-operated eMBe Products & Service company was foun…05.13.19
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Evonik Reorganizes Polyamide Business
Evonik is reorganizing its business for high-performance polymers within the polyamide group. The specialty chemicals company has already begun construction of a new polyamide 12 (PA 12) facility complex and is expanding its produc…05.09.19
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Joint Venture Paints of Yaroslav Introduces Brite Paint with One Coat Technology
Russia-based The Joint Venture Paints of Yaroslav (YK) recently introduced its Brite line of professional paints with Ti-Pure One Coat technology from Chemours. The new paint was formally introduced by YK and Chemours at MosBuil…05.09.19
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LANXESS Successfully Completes Plant Expansion for Macrolex Dyes
LANXESS successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the CHEMPARK Leverkusen. With an investment of more than €5 million, the capacity was increased by around 25 percent. The expanded plant was officially put i…05.07.19
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Kraton Earns Ecovadis Silver Level Sustainability Rating
Kraton Corporation said it received a Silver recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis. This is the seventh consecutive year the company was recognized for commendable sustainability performance. “This continuou…05.02.19
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ALTIVIA Expands Capacity for Specialty Chemicals
ALTIVIA announced the completion of a new multipurpose production unit at its Phosgene Derivatives Unit at La Porte, Texas. This new facility will result in a 30 percent increase in capacity for the production of acid chlorides and chloroform…04.26.19
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BASF Invests in Silicate-based Specialty Chemicals Business
Mid-double-digit euro million sum to be invested.04.25.19
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Phoseon Forms Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise in China
New entity to sell and service products directly to Chinese customers.04.25.19
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Chromaflo Technologies Opens Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Facility
The new facility includes 70,000 square-foot colorant manufacturing operations and warehouse space with an 8,000 square-foot office facility.04.24.19
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Stahl Publishes 2018 Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability Report
Stahl released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report, highlighting the activities towards achieving a more transparent supply chain that continuously reduces its environmental footprint. The report also deta…04.23.19
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WACKER, Oriental Yuhong Launch Joint Lab Project
A joint lab project between Wacker Chemie AG and Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. was officially launched in Beijing, aiming to further strengthen the upstream-downstream cooperation in the waterproof coatings industry. …04.23.19
