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5 Steps to Greater Sustainability in the Chemical Industry
Posted on June 4th, 2018 by Christina Valimaki in Chemical R&D
Green chemistry has become a multi-billion dollar industry. To keep up with safety needs, consumer demand, regulations and a greater global movement towards sustainability, the chemical industry has been increasing its innovative efforts in this area. Continue reading “5 Steps to Greater Sustainability in the Chemical Industry” »
Not in My House
Posted on October 20th, 2017 by Kenneth Bloch in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
The DuPont family brought gunpowder manufacturing to the United States in 1802. DuPont later became one of history’s most prolific chemical manufacturing companies. Continue reading “Not in My House” »
Chemical Distributor Valuations Rise as M&A Wave Sweeps Sector
Posted on September 8th, 2017 by Al Greenwood in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) hitting the chemical industry has also swept distribution, a sector that has changed over the years as companies began adding more services to their offerings. Continue reading “Chemical Distributor Valuations Rise as M&A Wave Sweeps Sector” »
Dow and DuPont Approach Merger and Spin-Offs from Positions of Strength
Posted on August 11th, 2017 by Nigel Davis in Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The DowDuPont merger and subsequent spin-offs are all about value creation: value for shareholders and value for customers. And, not unsurprisingly, the clamor for more is growing louder, as the short-term gains expected from the series of transactions possible following the merger are scrutinized. Continue reading “Dow and DuPont Approach Merger and Spin-Offs from Positions of Strength” »
