BASF is now globally offering Ultramid S Balance in a version for monofilament applications. The high performance polyamide 6.10, partly based on renewable resources, is available in various viscosities. The bio-based sebacic acid, which ...
BASF announced that its U.S. affiliate, BASF Corporation, is commencing a tender offer for the acquisition of Verenium Corporation, San Diego, California, at a cash offer price of US$4.00 for each Verenium share. The offer period is ...
Wild hogs take the headlines when it comes to crop destruction, but for many farmers, birds should get top billing. Bird damage across the United States costs growers hundreds of millions in annual profit — an approximate $50-million ...
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BASF was again included in the global Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The company has been recognized for its engagement in risk and crisis management, human capital management and plant biotechnology. The DJSI World is one of the most ...
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BASF is evaluating its office buildings worldwide in terms of sustainability. This year, the company has already assessed economic, environmental and social criteria of seven buildings in Europe, Asia, North and South America. The ...
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Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of flame retardants, will increase the price of SAYTEX CP-2000 (tetrabromo bisphenol A) flame retardant by 15% on all shipments effective immediately or as ...
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BASF inaugurated its new research facilities in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina at a grand opening ceremony. This $33 million expansion includes 80,000 square feet of office, laboratory and greenhouse facilities. "This ...
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BASF is building a new Ultramid polymerization plant with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year in Shanghai, China. The new plant is planned to start up in 2015. “As part of our long-term strategy, we aim to locate production ...
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BASF increased sales by 3% in the second quarter of 2013 to just under €18.4 billion thanks to higher sales volumes in all segments. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items decreased by 5% to around €1.8 billion. In the ...
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Belgian chemical company Solvay has announced plans to construct a new facility to manufacture vanillin in Zhenjiang City, China, as part of its efforts to better serve the fast-growing Asian market. The new facility, which will be ...
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BASF, the North American subsidiary of Germany-based BASF SE, has unveiled a new innovation in water-based polymer technology, Joncryl FLX 5200, designed for flexible packaging applications. According to the company, the Joncryl FLX 5200 ...
BASF increased its sales and income from operations (EBIT) before special items in the first quarter of 2013. At €19.7 billion, sales exceeded the level of the previous first quarter by 5%. Sales volumes grew particularly as a result ...
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DuPont reaffirmed its full year 2013 EPS outlook and announced a 5% dividend increase. DuPont announced first quarter 2013 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56 versus prior year earnings of $1.64. GAAP1 EPS from continuing ...
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BASF increased its sales and income from operations (EBIT) before special items in the first quarter of 2013. At €19.7 billion, sales exceeded the level of the previous first quarter by 5%. Sales volumes grew particularly as a result ...