BASF expands Innovation Campus in China

€90 million investment to build additional R&D building and auxiliary facilities in Shanghai

LANXESS implements restructuring program

Administrative structures and decision-making processes are to be streamlined

Distilled spirits market on the upswing

Premiumisation plays a double-edged sword for the alcoholic beverage industry

Steady growth for yeast production

Demand for yeast in bakery and brewing industries will remain steady from 2014-17, according to new report

Amcor joins recycling initiative

The manufacturer of rigid plastics for various industries including food, beverage and spirits is the newest member of the Recycling Partnership in the US

New insert range brings longer tool life

The new M06 includes a wide variety of direct pressed and ground insert alternatives.

Software solutions for shipbuilding industry

Specific options for sheet metal design, nesting and machining in the shipbuilding industry.

Remarkable growth seen in Kuwait's construction sector

A recent report by Ventures Middle East predicts the construction contracts in the country are set to reach US17.5 billion by the end of 2014 from US9.8 billion in 2011.

Key drivers for vehicle recycling in the GCC

The auto recycling industry plays an important role in conservation of natural resources through recycling and reuse of vehicle parts, automotive fluids and scrap metal.

DGCX inks $172B precious metal contracts in H1 of 2014

Precious metal contracts were the highlight of the first half, growing 7% from last year to a total of 283,138 contracts, valued at $11 billion.

GCC plans support sustainable changes

A significant part of the budgets are going into infrastructure projects such as the building of new cities, roads, transport networks, real estate and power and water stations

Oxea introduces new stabilised plasticiser

Oxsoft TOTM ST is added into Oxea’s range of phthalate-free plasticisers