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Chemistry World
September 15, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
BASF to buy Ciba Struggling Swiss speciality chemicals group Ciba has agreed to a SF6.1 billion ( 3 billion) takeover deal by German chemicals giant BASF.   |
Chemistry World
November 20, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
BASF closes 80 plants as demand slumps BASF is just the latest company to decide to idle plants as demand slumps. US chemicals companies Dow and LyondellBassell have temporarily closed plants, as has UK-based Ineos. |
Chemistry World
October 23, 2008
Matt Wilkinson |
Merck to slash more jobs Beleaguered US pharma giant, Merck & Co., has announced new restructuring plans that will see the company cut 7,200 jobs in an effort to save up to $4.2 billion |
Chemistry World
July 3, 2014
Phillip Broadwith |
Ineos takes full control of Styrolution Chemicals conglomerate Ineos is exercising its option to take full control of Styrolution, its 50:50 styrenics joint venture with BASF. |
Chemistry World
May 1, 2014
Phillip Broadwith |
BASF to cut 260 jobs in nutrition and health German chemicals giant BASF is cutting 260 jobs over the next 18 months in its nutrition and health division. |
Chemistry World
October 23, 2013
Phillip Broadwith |
BASF to move pigments production to Asia Chemicals giant BASF will cut 650 jobs globally over the next four years in an effort to streamline its pigments manufacturing business. |
Chemistry World
May 11, 2011
Hepeng Jia |
BASF chemical plant gets the go-ahead in China German chemical giant BASF has been given the go-ahead to build the world's largest methylene diphenyl diisocyanate plant in China after BASF agreed to help surrounding businesses based in the area protect the environment. |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Dow Chemical's Nimble New Moves With its Kuwait venture saved and a solid acquisition, Dow Chemical is one to keep an eye on. |
The Motley Fool
May 31, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Engelhard's Change of Heart After months of posturing, specialty chemicals manufacturer Engelhard relented in its opposition and agreed to be acquired by Germany's BASF in a $5.6 billion deal. Investors could have seen the buyout coming by reading the SEC filings. |
Chemistry World
March 30, 2012
Andrew Turley |
Half of sun products have BASF UV filters German chemical giant BASF says that 50% of all 'sun care' products sold today contain its organic UV-A filters. |
The Motley Fool
March 21, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
BASF's Small-Tech Big Bet BASF unveils its plans to invest millions in nanotech R&D. What does it mean to investors? |
Chemistry World
July 6, 2012
Andrew Turley |
Brazil hits BASF with worker payout The case relates to a pesticides plant in Paulinia, Brazil, which BASF says in its 2011 annual report was 'significantly contaminated by the production of crop protection products'. |
Chemistry World
September 10, 2009
Ned Stafford |
Light on the horizon for chemicals sector Production in the worldwide chemical industry, battered and bruised by the global economic meltdown, appears to have stabilized and could even show mild annual growth by the fourth quarter of this year. |
Chemistry World
August 22, 2006 |
Polyurethane Precursor Production Stepped up China's $1 billion isocyanate plant in Shanghai has started producing two key raw materials for the production of polyurethane. The Chinese polyurethane market is expected to grow by about 10% a year until 2015. |
IndustryWeek
April 15, 2009
Jonathan Katz |
BASF's Three Pillars of Energy Efficiency BASF's energy-efficiency strategy integrates infrastructure, process, energy and waste management. |
Chemistry World
January 18, 2012
Rebecca Trager |
BASF pulls out of Europe over GM hostility German chemical giant BASF has announced that it will halt the development or commercialization of genetically modified crops in Europe, and move its biotech R&D operations to the US. |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Dollar's Deciding Difference An extra buck per share from Germany's BASF changes American specialty chemical company Engelhard management's tune. Investors, remember that making investing decisions on the hopes of buyouts is decidedly unwise. |
Chemistry World
February 15, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
Industry Reports a Year of Mixed Fortune Despite the twin pressures of rising energy and feedstock prices, and a slowing economy in the US curbing demand, many companies in the chemical sectors have reported rising sales and profits in their financial reviews of 2007. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
A New Catalyst for BASF The German chemical giant's hostile offer for Engelhard is interesting on several fronts. If BASF is willing to pay top dollar for a buyout in the space, it's at least worth taking a look and seeing whether other values might not be lurking. |
Chemistry World
September 11, 2012
Andrew Turley |
BASF backs automotive growth Chair Kurt Bock said that demand for cars in emerging markets and a trend towards more chemical products in those cars would ensure that BASF investments in this area pay off. |
The Motley Fool
November 24, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
BASF: Everything Old Is New Again A new initiative seeks to improve old products. Investors, take note. |
Chemistry World
August 25, 2006 |
Chemical Giant Releases GM Plans German chemical company BASF has applied to the UK government for permission to conduct two field trials of genetically modified crops next year. |
The Motley Fool
December 31, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Is Dow Chemical's Saudi Deal Going Sour? Uncertainty is building up around the company. |
Chemistry World
January 16, 2013
Andrew Turley |
BASF ups Pronova bid BASF has increased its offer for Norwegian firm Pronova BioPharma, which specializes in omega-3 fatty acids, from 664 million euro to 684 million euro in an attempt to win over reluctant shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
BASF's Smaller Focus Nanotechnology is poised to recharge the world of plastics products. If you are looking for a relatively safe way to profit at least modestly from this emerging field, BASF is a good company to consider. |
Chemistry World
June 2, 2014
Phillip Broadwith |
Nano risk register not necessary, says BASF The German chemicals giant will not support calls for registration or regulation of nanomaterials outside of the EU's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals program |
Chemistry World
June 13, 2011
Rebecca Trager |
EPA discloses confidential chemical information The US Environmental Protection Agency has made public company data on over 150 chemicals used in more than 100 health and safety studies. |
Chemistry World
March 13, 2015
Phillip Broadwith |
BASF introduces bio-based polyTHF Chemical giant BASF has begun commercial production of polytetrahydrofuran (polyTHF) derived entirely from biomass feedstocks. |
Chemistry World
February 7, 2013
Andrew Turley |
BASF drops GM potato projects BASF has announced that it is no longer seeking EU marketing approval for its controversial genetically modified potatoes. |
Chemistry World
May 31, 2013
Ned Stafford |
Another pesticide linked to honeybee deaths Global chemicals giant BASF is disputing a new assessment from the European Food Safety Authority warning that the insecticide fipronil poses a major risk to honeybees when used as a seed treatment for maize. |
