Clariant enhances capabilities at Clinton, Oklahoma

Inaugural event sees opening of state-of-the art laboratory to support customer growth

28-Jun-2018 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be hosting a Grand Opening Event for their new facilities based in Clinton, Oklahoma, today. The site, for which Clariant has made a significant investment, is a strategic location to support the growing oil and gas industry within the ...

New Deloitte report finds that megatrends in the global chemical industry can help companies achieve future growth

22-Nov-2010 - A new report by Deloitte, The chemical multiverse: Preparing for quantum changes in the global chemical industry, reveals actionable ways that chemical companies can leverage cultural and market changes in their product lines in order to swiftly capitalize on the future needs of the ...

DuPont Expands Sustainable Solutions Capabilities and Emerging Markets Reach by Signing Agreement to Acquire MECS

18-Nov-2010 - DuPont signed a definitive agreement to acquire MECS Inc. advancing the company’s capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions and further expand its reach in emerging markets. The acquisition will expand the DuPont clean technologies portfolio with complementary science-based offerings and ...

Elemica Celebrates 10 Years in Business Along with One-Year Anniversary of Merger with RubberNetwork

26-Aug-2010 - Elemica celebrates 10 years of business success, along with the one-year anniversary of its merger with RubberNetwork. Founded by 22 top chemical companies in 2000 as an ecommerce hub linking buyers and sellers, Elemica has grown into a global company offering supply chain solutions for customer ...

Air Products Signs Long-Term Supply Contract with Samsung Austin

26-Jul-2010 - Air Products announced it has been awarded two major contracts in support of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s expansion of its 300 mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Austin, Tex. As part of the expansion, Air Products will double its existing capacity of on-site, high-purity, oxygen and ...

Braskem concludes acquisition of Sunoco Chemicals

08-Apr-2010 - Braskem announced that it has concluded the acquisition of Sunoco Chemicals’ polypropylene (PP) division, after approval of the transaction, announced on February 1 by the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice. Braskem invested US$ 350 million in this ...

Linde’s Electronics and Specialty Gases business in North America completes integration of Spectra Gases

01-Apr-2010 - The integration of Spectra Gases into Linde North America is now complete and customers throughout the world will benefit from the synergy it has created. Linde North America is a member of The Linde Group, a leading global gases and engineering company. Spectra Gases, which Linde purchased in ...

Airgas and Goodrich Corporation Extend Supply Agreement

02-Mar-2010 - Airgas, Inc. announced its supply agreement with Goodrich Corporation, global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace, defense and homeland security industries, has been extended for an additional two years. Airgas will continue to be Goodrich’s preferred supplier of industrial gases, ...

Ashland Inc. completes sale of Drew Marine to J.F. Lehman & Co.

02-Sep-2009 - Ashland Inc. completed the sale of its global marine services business, known for many years as Drew Marine, to J. F. Lehman & Co. for approximately $120 million before tax. Ashland will use the net proceeds to reduce debt. Ashland and J.F. Lehman & Co. expect to produce a smooth transition with ...

Colonial Chemical launches new website for connecting with customers

22-Jun-2009 - Colonial Chemical has recently launched a newly designed website that offers many new functions and benefits, according to the company. Dropdown menus and clear product categories have improved the site’s navigation, while giving customers and information-seekers the ability to find a specific ...