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Chemistry World
July 7, 2009
Anna Lewcock |
BASF to cut up to 3700 more jobs BASF has not escaped the current global financial turmoil unscathed, and in April presented first quarter results showing a 23 per cent drop in sales compared to Q1 last year.   |
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. |
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
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
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 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 31, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Is Dow Chemical's Saudi Deal Going Sour? Uncertainty is building up around the company. |
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. |
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
January 11, 2010
Sean Milmo |
Evonik refocuses German chemicals, energy and real estate conglomerate Evonik Industries, is refocusing its operations on its chemical business in order to become a more powerful global player in the speciality chemicals arena. |
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. |
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. |
Chemistry World
April 15, 2013 |
BASF introduces cell-based allergen test German chemicals giant BASF has announced a new in vitro, cell-based test for allergenic substances. The method aims to replace animal tests for skin sensitizing action of new chemicals. |
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. |
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
May 14, 2007
Ned Stafford |
Large-Scale Biopolymer Production German chemical giant BASF has taken a decisive step toward starting commercial production of biopolymers for making plastics, announcing that it is financing research to determine the feasibility of large-scale production. |
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
August 17, 2012
Andrew Turley |
BASF parts with paints BASF is to sell the decorative paints business of subsidiary Relius Coatings -- based mainly in Germany and France -- to German wholesaler Prosol for an undisclosed price. |
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
December 21, 2011
Sean Milmo |
Early optimism fades with EU crisis By the end of the year, chemical producers were facing the dilemma of how to deal with the effects of possible economic turmoil. |
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
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'. |
The Motley Fool
February 22, 2006
Rich Smith |
1001 Teutonic Nights, Part 2 Investors, get to know Germany: BASF... Bayer... SGL Carbon... Pfeiffer Vacuum... |
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. |
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
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. |
Chemistry World
December 15, 2008
Sean Milmo |
What's in store for the chemicals industry? Sizing up their prospects at the beginning of 2008, chemical companies knew economists were warning of an imminent recession. But the swiftness of the year's global downturn took many by surprise. |
Chemistry World
October 17, 2008
Sean Milmo |
Chemical industry braces for downturn Producers of chemicals are having to grapple with the double whammy of a slump in demand combined with a lack of access to credit. |
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
June 3, 2011
David Lee Smith |
ExxonMobil Is Especially Important in a Wobbly Market Exxon's status as the world's second-largest chemicals manufacturer -- behind Germany's BASF -- often goes unnoticed. |
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. |
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. |
IndustryWeek
January 19, 2011 |
Chemicals Industry Refines its Strategy A dynamic shift is taking place in the chemicals industry as producers in mature markets focus on value-added specialty products to compete with low-cost countries. |
Chemistry World
November 22, 2012
Andrew Turley |
BASF bids 664 million euros for omega-3 company Pronova makes active pharmaceutical ingredients based on omega-3 fatty acids that are used to treat cardiovascular conditions. It also makes dietary supplements. |
