LANXESS aims to acquire disinfection and hygiene solutions provider Theseo

Strong presence of Theseo in Europe will complement the global material protection business of LANXESS

12-Jan-2021 - Specialty chemicals company LANXESS intends to further expand its Consumer Protection business and has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Theseo group. The French group, headquartered in Laval, is a leading manufacturer of disinfection and hygiene solutions in Europe and Latin ...

LANXESS takes over Chemours’ Clean and Disinfect specialties business

First acquisition after successful completion of realignment program

27-Apr-2016 - Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its portfolio of material protection products by taking over the Clean and Disinfect business of US-based chemical company Chemours. The business comprises active ingredients as well as specialty chemicals used especially in disinfectant and ...

BASF expands production capacity for emollients and waxes in China

15-Oct-2015 - BASF will expand its emollients and waxes production capacity with a new plant at its site in Jinshan, Shanghai. The investment, complementing the current production of wax esters, emulsifiers and primary surfactants in Jinshan, will further enhance BASF’s local production and better serve the ...

Market study: Engineering plastics

04-Oct-2013 - Caps and closures are an important part of packaging and containers such as bottles, canisters, cans, tubes, stand-up pouches, and beverage cartons. Often, they do not only serve to open the container, but also offer the option to reseal it. Market researchers at Ceresana forecast global demand ...

Degussa Rearranges its Food and Feed Activities

10-Mar-2003 - Degussa AG of Dusseldorf is rearranging its food and feed activities, and in this connection is disbanding its Health & Nutrition Division effective April 1, 2003. In this process, the business units that make up the division, namely Flavors & Fruit Systems, BioActives, Feed Additives, and ...

BASF starts up a new plant for Superabsorbents in Thailand

12-Jan-2001 - BASF has started up a new plant for the production of superabsorbents in Rayong, Thailand. The plant will have an annual capacity of 20,000 metric tons. The official inauguration will be held today, January 12, 2001, in the presence of Stefan Marcinowski, member of the board of BASF ...