Clariant intends to acquire Indian masterbatch producer

Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited intends to acquire Plastichemix Industries; synergies in product portfolio and customer base to boost masterbatch business

Lanxess to raise prices of rubber chemicals

The increases are required to offset raw material cost increases in Q1 2014.

Axalta coats Beijing’s Iconic Blue Cat Subway Line

With 231 stations in total, the Beijing subway is one of the world’s busiest subway systems, stretching 395 km

Traffic-light coding system for emergency surgery

New classification system to improve scheduling of emergency surgery highlighted in special issue of 'British Journal of Surgery'

Siemens offers free 30-day trial of human simulation software

Siemens PLM Software is now offering a free 30-day trial of Tecnomatix Jack software. Tecnomatix Jack is Siemens’ human simulation and ergonomic analysis software that is used by global manufacturers to build safe, efficient and more ergonomic workplaces.

Oxea increases prices for polyols

Oxea will increase list and off-list prices effective January 1, 2014

Palm exports from Indonesia seen climbing to 9-mth high

AirAsia gets RNP operations approval

With GE Aviation’s support, airline becomes the first Malaysian operator to fly new efficient flight paths

China bans West Coast shellfish after clams found tainted

Automotive World 2014 set to break records

With the exhibit space completely sold out, Automotive World 2014 is set to be 25% bigger than the previous show

The Cheesecake Factory opens in Jeddah

The new restaurant is located in Le Mall, and features The Cheesecake Factory’s distinctive décor that is as creative and imaginative as its extensive menu of more than 250 selections

New concerns over safety of etomidate

Large study reports increased risk of death in patients receiving common anesthetic