Fire at Evonik plant
Germany. A fire broke out on March 31 at a cyclododectriene (CDT) plant located in the Marl Chemical Park, near Dortmund, and belonging to the multinational company Evonik.
Germany. A fire broke out on March 31 at a cyclododectriene (CDT) plant located in the Marl Chemical Park, near Dortmund, and belonging to the multinational company Evonik.
International. Dow announced plans to invest in a new manufacturing facility for its Dow Coating Materials business unit, which will be located in Saudi Arabia from where the products will be exported to its markets around the world.
United States. For the eighth time in ten years, Basf received the 2011 Supplier of the Year award from multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors.
United States. The U.S. antimicrobial coatings market is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2017, according to a report by the company Global Industry Analysts.
United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed that companies be required to report to the EPA all new uses, including domestic or imported products, of the five groups of potentially harmful chemicals.