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Chemicals Press Releases and News distributed via EuropaWire

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG to plan and deliver fertilizer plant for Belarus-based Grodno Azot

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions receives fertilizer plant contract from Belarus Hamburg, Germany, 09-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Belarus-based Grodno Azot has placed an order with plant engineering specialists ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions for the planning and delivery of a nitric acid plant and a plant … Read the full press release

Henkel to exhibit molding compounds and silicones at productronica 2013 in Munich, Germany 12 – 15 November 2013

Highly transparent products for attractive and durable luminants and lighting solutions Düsseldorf, Germany, 04-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — High-performance hotmelts and silicones will be at the center of Henkel’s exhibits at the 2013 productronica trade show, which takes place in Munich, Germany, … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) announced its wholly owned subsidiary CNH Capital LLC plans to offer new notes

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 03-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial N.V. (CNHI) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, CNH Capital LLC, plans to offer new notes, subject to market conditions. The notes will be guaranteed by CNH Capital America LLC and New … Read the full press release

Coface downgrades its credit risk assessment in three business sectors: chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive

Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive: increased credit risks in Europe 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The unique indicator (*), developed by Coface economists and based on the payment experience of companies recorded by its underwriters, sends an alarm signal to three of the … Read the full press release

New BASF foam made of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane revolutionizes adidas running shoe

New BASF foam Infinergy™ revolutionizes adidas running shoe 02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The world is on the move. To keep physically fit, more and more people jog for miles, across fields and along roadways. You can go running just about anywhere. All … Read the full press release

Henkel präsentiert neue Klebstoff-Produkte auf der Messe FILTECH 2013 vom 22. bis 24. Oktober in Wiesbaden

Innovationen für Klimatisierung und Meerwasserentsalzung 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Erzeuger von Filtern aller Art können jetzt auf neue Klebstoffe von Henkel zurückgreifen, mit denen sie leistungsstarke Endprodukte auf effiziente Weise herstellen können. Henkel, der weltweit führende Anbieter von Klebstoff-, Dichtstoff- und Oberflächentechnologien, … Read the full press release

Henkel: Metylan RenoMur Innenspachtel mit verbesserter Rezeptur im neuen, praktischen Tragesack

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Mit der Neuauflage des Metylan RenoMur Innenspachtels bringt Henkel die neue Generation einer gipsbasierten Wandspachtelmasse auf den Markt. Neu ist aber nicht nur die Rezeptur des Materials, sondern auch die Verpackung: Der 20-kg-Sack hat einen sicheren Tragegriff, lässt … Read the full press release

Eni’s Versalis signed strategic partnership with Neville Venture for hydrocarbon resins production at Versalis Priolo plant

These new, high added-value productions, synergetic in particular with the elastomer business, will be used in specialty applications such as adhesives, inks, coatings and rubber. San Donato Milanese, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Versalis (Eni) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Neville … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA closed its acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil

Oslo, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA has closed its acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil, marking a major step forward for its growth ambitions in the region. “I am pleased to announce the closing of this acquisition, which … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA purchased 80,000 own shares in the market as prt of its current buy-back program

Oslo, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA has today purchased 80,000 own shares in the market at an average price of NOK 252.9353. The transaction is part of a buy-back program, authorized by the Annual General meeting held 13 May … Read the full press release

Henkel published new whitepaper about “Henkel’s Food Contact Statement” on its knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe”

13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the world’s largest adhesives manufacturer – is deeply committed. On its newly created knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe”, Henkel presents a whitepaper about “Henkel’s … Read the full press release

Henkel delivered strong Q2-2013, confirms its 2013 guidance and posts 8.2% increase of operating profit

Sales rise 1.9% to 4,286 million euros (organic: +4.0%) Adjusted operating profit: +8.2% to 660 million euros Adjusted EBIT margin: +0.9 percentage points to 15.4% Double-digit growth in adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS): +10.3%* At 45 percent, share of … Read the full press release

K+S Aktiengesellschaft official statement on Russian Uralkali’s comments and exit from the sales organisation BPC

Kassel, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A competitor of our Potash and Magnesium Products business unit – Russian Uralkali – has today announced its exit from the sales organisation BPC which it jointly operates with the Belarusian Belaruskali. The company wants to market its products … Read the full press release

Solvay released its Q2 and H1 2013 financial report

05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Second quarter and first half year 2013 Financial Report Forenote All references to 2012 P&L data are to be deemed restated for the new business organization effective as from January 1st 2013, the reporting of Solvay Indupa … Read the full press release

Solvay CFO Bernard de Laguiche steps down, Karim Hajjar appointed as his successor

Brussels, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay announces today Bernard de Laguiche’s decision to end his 26-year career at Solvay of which 7 years as Group Chief Financial Officer and has appointed Karim Hajjar as his successor. Bernard de Laguiche, a Brazilian … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham’s breakthrough discovery to enable crops to take nitrogen from the air instead of from expensive and environmentally damaging fertilisers

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A major new technology has been developed by The University of Nottingham, which enables all of the world’s crops to take nitrogen from the air rather than expensive and environmentally damaging fertilisers. Nitrogen fixation, the process by which … Read the full press release

WACKER Group sales arm WACKER SILICONES announced it expanded its sales structures in local Asian markets

Munich, 22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — WACKER SILICONES, the main sales driver of the Munich-based WACKER Group, is continuing to expand its operational and sales structures in Asia. To advance its silicones business in Asia, the division has strengthened its regional presence and … Read the full press release

The Carbon Company SGL Group awarded Professor Dr Klaus Müllen the Utz-Hellmuth Felcht Award for his research into the synthesis of tailored graphenes

Wiesbaden, 22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SGL Group – The Carbon Company – has honored Professor Klaus Müllen with the Utz-Hellmuth Felcht Award for his research into the synthesis of tailored graphenes. Professor Müllen, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Polymer … Read the full press release

Borealis acquired mineral fertilizer manufacturer Rosier SA from TOTAL

issued under Article 8, paragraph 1 of the Belgian Royal Decree of April 27, 2007 on public takeover bids and update on press release issued on February 6th, 2013 19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in … Read the full press release

LINZER AGRO TRADE GmbH announced it changed its name to Borealis L.A.T GmbH as of 1 July 2013

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces that its leading fertilizer wholesaler and distributor LINZER AGRO TRADE GmbH is changing its name to Borealis L.A.T GmbH. The … Read the full press release