Air Liquide and 10 large Japanese companies, representing several industries and finance, have announced the creation of the “Japan H2 Mobility” consortium for the purpose of accelerating the deployment in Japan of hydrogen stations and fuel cell electric vehicles. The 11 founding companies will contribute, in connection with the stated ambition of the Japanese government, to […]
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AkzoNobel selects Nils Andersen as next Chairman of Supervisory Board
AkzoNobel has announced the nomination of Nils Smedegaard Andersen as member of the Supervisory Board, with the intention to elect him as Chairman following his successful appointment at the Annual General Meeting in April. This announcement concludes an extensive search and selection process conducted by the Supervisory Board, led by Byron Grote, Deputy Chairman, including […]
Recipharm and Altus Formulation collaborate on novel drug delivery technologies
Recipharm, the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has signed a licensing agreement with Altus Formulation Inc, a Canadian drug development company, to allow its customers to access new drug delivery technologies and products. Under the terms of the agreement, Recipharm will co-develop new value added medicines for its customers utilising Altus’ patented INTELLITAB and […]
Alchem Laboratories achieves critical milestones
Alchem Laboratories Corporation, a contract manufacturing organization located in Alachua, Florida dedicated to excellence in custom synthesis, has announced support of clinical programs and new DOD/NCI contracts for 2018. DOD contract W81XWH-18-D-0028-awarded in January supports the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity with “Non-Personal Services for Experimental Therapeutics Medicinal Chemistry Tasks.” This contract was awarded […]
UK chemical sector encourages collaboration to achieve aim of associate membership of European Chemicals Agency
The UK’s number one manufacturing exporter, the chemical industry, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that the UK is seeking Associate Membership of the European Chemicals Agency as part of a post-Brexit future. Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association said “Today’s statement by the Prime Minister is an encouraging step forward which […]
SABIC showcases disruptive innovation in thermoplastic composite materials and manufacturing
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is featuring several new breakthrough innovations in materials and manufacturing designed to drive broader adoption of strong, lightweight thermoplastic composites across the automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics and energy industries at JEC World 2018. Specifically, the company is displaying its growing portfolio of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite […]
Colour cosmetics market to exceed $9,500 million by 2023
In 2016, the global colour cosmetics market was valued at $5,875 million and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 7.4% during 2017-2023 to reach value of $9,555 million by 2023. Personal beauty care products that improve the physical appearance of an individual are known as color cosmetics products. Various colourants and ingredients are […]
DowDuPont names its three planned spin-offs
As part of a post-merger plan, DowDuPont has announced the corporate names that each of its divisions will assume once they are separated as independent companies. DowDuPont plans to spin off the companies in 2019, in keeping with the plans announced as part of the 2017 merger of The Dow Chemical Company and DuPont. […]
Bayer to win EU approval for $62.5 billion Monsanto deal
Bayer is set to win conditional European Union antitrust approval for its $62.5 billion bid for Monsanto, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Bayer has already pledged to sell certain seed and herbicide assets for 5.9 billion euros ($7.2 billion) to BASF to address EU regulatory concerns. The company will also give […]
BASF commissions production of construction chemicals in Tanzania
BASF, the world’s leading chemical company and a leading manufacturer of construction chemicals is strongly investing in local production and has opened a production plant in Tanzania. The plant, which will be producing admixtures for concrete, will be run through a tolling agreement and will provide innovative solutions to enable BASF meet customer requirements. With […]