Multinational chemical receives recognition
International. The multinational AkzoNobel has been ranked first in the chemical sector of the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index.
International. The multinational AkzoNobel has been ranked first in the chemical sector of the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index.
International. Basf announced that it will acquire the company Becker Underwood, a global supplier of technologies such as biological treatment of seeds, dyes and polymers, among others.
Germany. Lanxess announced that it will upgrade its water treatment facilities for the production of inorganic pigments. The company is investing 1.6 million euros in the project located in the European nation.
International. Global demand for emulsion polymers is estimated to increase by more than 5% per year to generate 13.3 billion metric tons (dry base) in 2016, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group.
United States. The U.S. coatings market will see a major recovery by the end of 2012, with steady growth over the next 10 years, according to a new report from market analyst SBI.