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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.   |
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
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. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
OM Group Looks Beyond Metals Diversification could pay off in the long run, but for now, this is still a metals company. Since there aren't tremendously large expectations here just yet, aggressive investors might want to hang around to see whether OM Group really can turn itself around in the coming years. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can OM Group Carve Out a More Stable Business? Moving further away from basic mining is a risk today but holds potential for tomorrow. Given time and patience, this strategy could produce real value for OM Group's shareholders. |
The Motley Fool
March 9, 2005
Bill Mann |
Crompton Acquires Great Lakes A merger of two major niche chemical companies apparently gains approval. Investors signaled approval for the deal by sending both companies' shares substantially higher. |
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? |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Cytec Rides the Cycle Specialty chemicals maker Cytec enjoys a strong quarter because of a cyclical run. |
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
April 5, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
OM Group Mops Up Mess Restructuring, restating, and shareholder suits have bedeviled this metal products company. Should investors consider this stock? |
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. |
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
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. |
IndustryWeek
August 1, 2002
George Taninecz |
Perry's All Four One Engelhard Corp.'s chairman and CEO is assembling four operating units into a seamless, yet diversified organization. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
November 4, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Cytec Getting the Squeeze Sluggish demand and a move toward higher-margin business are keeping a lid on growth at the chemical manufacturer. |
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
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
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
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. |
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
August 29, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
Chemical Industry Slowing? Railroad loadings of chemicals have declined recently. But investors with a contrarian bent, who would also enjoy a 3.1% dividend yield, should look at Dow Chemical. |
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
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
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
January 9, 2006
Jack Uldrich |
More Big 2005 Nanotech News A recap roundup of big news in tiny tech continues: When Fortune 500 companies weren't partnering with or acquiring promising nanotechnology startups, many of them were investing heavily in their own nanotechnology-related research and development. Investors, take note. |
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
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
July 26, 2012
Andrew Turley |
New US chemical rules edge nearer A political committee in the US has voted in favor of plans to change the way chemicals are regulated by shifting the burden of proving safety to manufacturers. |
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. |
Information Today
June 20, 2011 |
EPA Releases Two New Databases With Chemical Toxicity and Exposure Data The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the release of two databases that make it easier to find data about chemicals. |
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
September 18, 2012
James Urquhart |
UN report urges chemical industry to clean-up Governments and industry worldwide must address the management of chemicals in order to curtail the escalating heath and environmental risks associated with the widespread production, use and disposal of chemicals, warns the United Nations Environment Program. |
Chemistry World
October 8, 2008
James Mitchell Crow |
Clever catalysts promise commercial advantage Smarter catalysts that could help the chemical industry to cut costs and beat ever-more stringent government regulations were showcased at CPhI, the pharmaceutical ingredient trade show, held in Frankfurt, Germany. |
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
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. |
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 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. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
July 21, 2011 |
Lubrizol Earnings Preview Lubrizol's profit has risen year over year by an average of 24.5%. The specialty chemical company will unveil its latest earnings on Tuesday, July 26. |
