Challenging counterfeit products with rare earths

New marking technique could halt product piracy

29-Jan-2018 - Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed the world's most secure marking system for combatting pirated goods including pirated pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, designer merchandise and artwork. The system could be on the market in a year and because the markings are random, it ...

AkzoNobel and Atul to set up Indian MCA partnership

14-Dec-2016 - AkzoNobel and Atul have announced their intention to jointly invest in the production of monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in India, which will include setting up a world class MCA plant at Atul's facility in Gujarat. Each partner will hold a 50 percent stake. The partnership will build on Atul's ...

The full spectrum of lab technology - in May 2017 in Hannover

25-Nov-2016 - Less than six months to go until the beginning of LABVOLUTION/BIOTECHNICA 2017, and the objective is already clear: The European trade fair for the full spectrum of laboratory technology is primed to prove the aptness of its new course next spring. Following a series of far-reaching changes, the ...

Positive result for POWTECH and TechnoPharm 2014

More international: over one-third of the exhibitors and visitors come from abroad

07-Oct-2014 - POWTECH and TechnoPharm 2014 can be summed up positively after three days of productive exhibition activity and knowledge transfer. With altogether 929 exhibitors from 30 countries and some 15,000 trade visitors, it is the world’s largest and most important event for new trends in processing and ...

analytica Vietnam 2015: Vietnam's economy continues to grow

17-Apr-2014 - According to Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), the German association for foreign investment and location marketing, Vietnam plans to become a modern industrial nation by the year 2020. In addition, the southeast Asian threshold country is currently negotiating free trade agreements, amongst others ...

Merck reports record result for 2013

07-Mar-2014 - Merck today announced strong full-year results and the achievement of its objectives for 2013 despite a challenging market environment. The company reported solid organic sales growth of 4.2 percent to € 10.7 billion. Thanks to the accelerated implementation of the company’s efficiency measures, ...

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 ...

Comprehensive market analysis on plastic caps and closures

18-Sep-2013 - Plastics are not only an important material in the manufacturing of packaging, but also become ever more important in the production of caps and closures. Reasons for this are, among others, their low weight and extensive applicability, cost and environmental advantages, facilitation of handling ...

BASF to strengthen competitiveness of its Performance Products segment

Restructuring of the businesses with plastic additives, pigments, water, leather and textile chemicals

24-Apr-2013 - BASF is taking a number of steps to strengthen the competitiveness of its Performance Products segment. The segment bundles BASF’s businesses with chemicals that improve the properties of many different end-user products. The portfolio includes ingredients for personal care, cosmetics, ...

Oleochemicals to Benefit from Demand for Sustainable Chemicals

Bio-compatible equivalents of petrochemicals, they help reduce carbon footprint and are safer

30-Nov-2012 - Registration, Evaluation, and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) regulations are playing a major role in driving the European oleochemicals market which has otherwise attained maturity. These regulations are encouraging customers to consider using sustainable and eco-friendly oleochemicals. ...