Contribution By Akshay Kedari
October 9, 2018
National Beverage Corp., the American beverage maker, is reportedly being sued over the allegations that its LaCroix Sparkling Water product contains synthetic ingredients. Reports claim, the ingredients also include a substance that is commonly used as a type of cockroach insecticide. The lawsuit was filed …
Sonatrach and Total partner to strengthen cooperation in Algeria
October 8, 2018
Sonatrach and Total have reportedly signed two agreements through a comprehensive partnership in 2017, with an aim to develop the Erg Issouane gas field in alliance and to form a joint venture known as Sonatrach Total Enterprise Polymères (STEP). Apparently, the French oil company is …
SMS invests in ultra-high pressure blasting unit to improve hydraulics
October 7, 2018
The UK-headquartered SMS has reportedly announced to have invested in new equipment, technology, and projects to boost its competitiveness. As per trusted sources, the firm has identified opportunities across the nation and has invested in a ultra-high pressure (UHP) blasting unit. Reportedly, the water blasting …
Certis USA’s new production facility to help meet biopesticide demand
October 6, 2018
Certis USA has successfully completed the construction and start-up of a new azadirachtin packaging and formulation facility, which is situated in the company’s factory in Wasco, California. The facility, said to consist a state-of-the-art system, would allow the company to produce biopesticides of the highest …
Carbon 3D expands its Carbon Production Network with more partners
October 5, 2018
California-based digital 3D manufacturing company – Carbon 3D has reportedly announced the addition of new partners to its extensive Carbon Production Network (CPN). Reports claim, the network is rapidly expanding and now includes over 20 U.S-based partners. Reportedly, some of the new partners the manufacturing …
Covestro plans to further expand its Shanghai facility’s MDI capacity
October 4, 2018
The German adhesive manufacturing company Covestro has reportedly announced that it is investing $12 million in its Shanghai facility to expand MDI capacity. Reports claim, the company recently kicked off a second round of assessments at the facility to ascertain its environmental impact. Reportedly, the …
AkzoNobel concludes its sale of specialty chemicals to Carlyle & GIC
October 3, 2018
The Dutch paint & chemical company AkzoNobel N.V. has recently announced that it has completed the sale of its specialty chemicals arm to Singapore’s GIC and U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group in a deal worth 10.1 billion euros (USD 12.57 billion). According to sources, …
BASF and LetterOne ink merger agreement to combine Wintershall and DEA
October 1, 2018
BASF SE – a renowned German chemical company has reportedly announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with LetterOne to merge Wintershall and DEA, their respective oil & gas businesses, in a joint venture (JV). The companies revealed that the JV would be …