Adeka expands one-pack plant in Abu Dhabi

Production capacity will be increased from 3,500 t/y to 6,500 t/y and is expected to start up in mid- 2014.

Saint-Gobain acquires LS Kunststofftechnologie

Saint-Gobain has finalized the acquisition of LS Kunststofftechnologie GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-performance polymer components for the automotive, medical and industrial markets.

Chromaflo Technologies and CPS Color’s Colorants Business merge

The merger creates one of the leading independent global colorant system and pigment dispersion platforms worldwide.

Clariant expands ethoxylation site in Texas

The additional capacity will serve growing demand from the industrial and consumer care markets in the Americas

Archroma names Stephan Sielaff as CEO

Archroma, the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, has named Stephan Sielaff as Chief Operating Officer.

Davi expanding into Asia by inking Korean deal

DAVI Luxury Brand Group recently signed a 10-year exclusive licenisng agreement with LG Household and Health Care, Ltd., which just launched the new Davi skincare line in South Korea.

Brighter prospects for men skin care products

Men might not like to admit that they have a skin care regime, but according to new research from Mintel, you might find your man stealing some of your valuable mirror time.

Does 1+1 equal a P&G win in China?

With easing one-child-per-family policy in China, will diaper makers such as Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark benefit?

Huhtam?ki Oyj acquires UK corrugated packaging manufacturer

The newly acquired company will become part of Huhtamaki's Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania business segment.

Ultra-fast FOV video measuring system from Vision

Xpress delivers ultra-fast, accurate 2D measurement within the field of view (FOV), at the touch of a button. No need to focus.

Oman's construction sector building up

A programme by the Omani government to pour billions into infrastructure to help support long-term economic diversification is benefiting the Sultanate's construction sector, which will likely see its order books filled for years to come.

Demand for Expo 2020 construction workers set to build

There is likely to be an imminent demand for skilled workers in the construction industry as Dubai prepares the local infrastructure for the hosting of the World Expo in 2020.