Inline Filling Systems in the US, has introduced new time gravity filling machines to cater to a wide array of filling applications. The machines work well with non-foaming thin liquids and chemicals. Inline Filling Systems president Sam ...
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FMC, a US-based chemical company has entered into an agreement to acquire Pectine Italia, an Italy-based producer of pectin for the food ingredients industry, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will mark FMC's foray into the ...
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Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant has developed an innovative process technology for more environmentally sound jeans manufacturing. In contrast to traditional production methods, the new technology reduces the water consumption by ...
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Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced sales of CHF 1.923 billion in the third quarter 2012, up 3% compared to CHF 1.865 billion in the previous-year period. In local currencies, sales were 3% lower. In the third ...
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Henkel has announced the acquisition of the pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) product range from the US-based specialty chemicals company Cytec Industries, with effective from 1 August 2012. According to Henkel, both companies signed the ...
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Global specialty chemicals company Eastman has added the new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer, Aspira One to its portfolio of resins, which can be used for beverage packaging applications. Molded for electron beam melting (EBM) ...
US chemical firm Inolex has received approval for the use of Lexolube FG 220 OCL from the Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture of New Zealand.The approval allows for the use of this lubricant in all food processing applications except dairy ...
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Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and UPC Technology Corporation have recently broken ground on a joint venture manufacturing facility. The facility will produce specialty phenolic resins and be operated by Zhenjiang Momentive Union ...
Akzo Nobel N.V. reported a 6% increase in third quarter revenue compared with the same period last year. This was due to favorable currency effects and pricing actions. EBITDA for Q3 was 7% higher at €540 million. AkzoNobel has ...
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Specialty chemicals manufacturer BASF has offered to acquire Pronova BioPharma, which manufactures omega-3 fatty acids. As part of the acquisition plan, BASF has signed an agreement with Pronova to suggest voluntary public takeover offer ...
StarChem LLC — a Wellford, S.C.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals for textiles, pulp and paper, consumer, and food and beverage, among other applications — has been recognized by Resource Management Inc. (RMI) LLC ...
Rigid plastic packaging solutions manufacturer in the US Consolidated Container Company (CCC) has announced its proposal to acquire all of the assets of plastic container manufacturer Madras Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The deal ...
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Clariant Ltd. and Wilmar International Limited have signed an agreement to establish a 50-50 joint venture as the global platform for production and sales of amines and selected amines derivatives. The joint venture will be headquartered in ...
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Eastman Chemical Company announced earnings from continuing operations, of $1.57 per diluted share for third quarter 2012 versus $1.26 per diluted share for third quarter 2011. Reported earnings from continuing operations were $0.99 per ...
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The US-based firm reported earnings of $51m, or 28 cents per share for the three months that ended 30 September. This is down from $117m, or 67 cents per share, a year ago. Adjusted for restructuring charges and income from discontinued ...
Tags: solid volume growth, corrugated packaging, health care packaging