Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has undergone impairment tests, according to IAS 36, that result in exceptional charges of EUR 257 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Due to the expected development of overcapacities, as well as ...
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The Solvay Group announces its 4th quarter and full year 2013 Business Review Q4 Highlights • Group net sales at € 2,417 m, down (5)% yoy, with volumes (1)%, prices (3)%, forex (4)% and scope 3%. Allowing for CER phase ...
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Aceto Corporation, a US global leader in the marketing, sale and distribution of products for human health, pharmaceutical ingredients and performance chemicals, has announced that it acquired Inter'actifs, a French distributor of ...
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DuPont announced fourth quarter 2013 operating earnings of $.59 per share compared to $.20 per share in the prior year. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $183 million or $.19 per share, versus $4 million or zero per share last ...
The DuPont Co. said strong demand for agricultural products in Latin America offset weak pricing for a key industrial pigment in contributing to an increase in third-quarter earnings. The Wilmington chemical company reported net income of ...
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BASF India Limited today celebrated the launch of its precious metal-based fine chemical catalysts production plant and product development laboratory at the Company's operating site in Mangalore, India. The plant is BASF's first precious ...
DuPont advanced its transformation to a higher growth, higher value company as its Board of Directors authorized management to execute a full separation of its Performance Chemicals segment, which includes the Titanium Technologies and ...
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Following the filing of Chlorovinyls joint venture plan for EU clearance, Solvay is presenting the associated activities in discontinued operations as from Q3 2013. Accordingly all financials have been restated. -Group net sales down (8)% ...
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Innospec Inc. has announced that it has acquired Chemsil Silicones Inc and the Chemtec Chemical Co., from its private owners. Sponsored Links Acute Pain Management Training Chemsil develops and markets silicone-based formulations to the ...
KH Neochem Americas, Inc. has appointed Takeshi Matsui, executive vice president, responsible for the company's North and South Americas' sales and marketing efforts. Matsui replaces Toshi Fujima who will assume an international marketing ...
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International chemical group Solvay announces results for the second quarter & first half year for 2013. Q2 Highlights - Group net sales down (4) % YoY at € 3,062 m, with volumes (1)%, prices (2)% and forex (1)% - REBITDA at ...
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Taking the next steps in its transformation to a higher growth company, DuPont is realigning its leadership team to accelerate its integrated science execution across the company and is exploring strategic alternatives for its Performance ...
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TANATEX Chemicals presents the HydrECO Concept, which entails comprehensive fluorine-free alternatives to water repellents. Awareness impulse Fluorocarbons are still the state-of-the-art chemistry for water repellents. But this ...
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OMNOVA Solutions announced a new business group management structure within its Performance Chemicals segment with the objective of more effectively leveraging its extensive technology and product capabilities and global infrastructure for ...
Rising Pharmaceuticals, a finished dosage form generics subsidiary of Aceto, is set to launch generic Riluzole tablets of 50mg strength. The authorized generic version of Covis Pharma's Rilutek is indicated for the treatment of patients ...
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