Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has received a patents for a water-based adhesive for industrial applications comprised of an aqueous mixture of a water-redispersible polymer powder, a water-soluble polymer powder and optional components; wherein the ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
The outlook for coatings producers in Europe has suddenly brightened after prospects for higher sales and profits appeared to be gloomy earlier in the year. The financial results of some leading players among coatings producers and raw ...
Tags: Construction, Coatings
Equistar Chemicals has obtained a patent for an adhesive composition comprised of (a) 2% to 30% weight of a modified polyolefin comprised of a polymer grafted with carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid anhydrides or derivatives thereof, the ...
Tags: Chemicals
Algeria has discovered new gas reserves in exploration programs recently, the country's Minister of Energy and Mines, Youcef Yousfi, said during a press conference on Monday. "This year's intensified gas exploration program enabled ...
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DKSH has expanded its presence in Europe, joining the FECC (European Association of Chemical Distributors) and several new distribution agreements. Last year, DKSH acquired the Swiss specialty chemicals distributor Staerkle & Nagler to ...
Tags: Light Industry, Daily Use
Clariant International and Wilmar International have received the relevant merger clearances for the establishment of their 50-50 joint venture called 'the global amines company', which is now in operation. The global amines company will ...
Deforestation, fuelled by the demand for palm oil has raised concerns in consumers' minds. Naturex offers manufacturers a sustainable option when it comes to formulating personal care products without palm oil. Naturex is committed to ...
Tags: Palm Oil, Light Industry, Daily Use
MegaFood, a US-based natural whole food supplements, multivitamins, and minerals provider, has received OK Kosher Certification's Circle K Seal for its whole food supplement product line. The company said that there are over 12 million ...
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Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new cocoa processing facility in Makassar, Indonesia through its joint venture (JV) with Comextra Majora, following an investment of $33m. The swiss cocoa and chocolate products manufacturer entered into the ...
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Saudi Hydrogen Peroxide Company, a newly created joint venture between Sadara Chemical Company and the Solvay Group, recently announced that they have begun constructing one of the world's largest hydrogen peroxide (HP) plants in the ...
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A combination of planned and unplanned outages sent ethylene spot prices to a 2013 high of Eur1,180-1,185/mt ($1,560-1,5667/mt) FD NWE Friday, soaring by Eur98/mt on the week. Volatility of feedstocks added to upward pressure on spot ...
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American International Group (AIG) has agreed to terminate an interest rate swap agreement with Brookfield Asset Management in exchange for a payment of $905m. The agreement was part of the remaining derivatives portfolio of AIG Financial ...
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Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), input and technology supplier CIC and chemical manufacturer Chemanex have joined forces to produce food packaging polymers. The companies have formed a new joint venture (JV), Chemcel that will construct and ...
Tags: Food Packaging Polymers, Packaging
For centuries, trading with raw material has been an integral part of economic life. Stock exchanges started everywhere and eventually developed into the stock exchanges that exist today, dealing with shares, too. The first stock exchange ...
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According to a recent announcement by China Beijing International Mining Exchange (CMBX), Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and CBMX have signed a cooperation agreement to push forward the building and development of domestic platforms for ...
Tags: iron ore spot, Mineral