Economical synthesis of polyacrylates and polymethacrylates from biobased materials

22-Jul-2021

Despite the best efforts of industry to work towards sustainability, most plastics (or polymers) are still made using non-renewable fossil fuels. However, researchers have now found an economical method for producing biobased acrylate resins. The study, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, ...

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Further consolidation in the area of consumer protection

18-Jan-2021

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its position as one of the world's leading manufacturers of biocides and antimicrobials by acquiring French company INTACE SAS. The Paris-based biocide company is a manufacturer of specialty fungicides for the packaging industry. LANXESS and the ...

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Strong presence of Theseo in Europe will complement the global material protection business of LANXESS

12-Jan-2021

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS intends to further expand its Consumer Protection business and has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the Theseo group. The French group, headquartered in Laval, is a leading manufacturer of disinfection and hygiene solutions in Europe and Latin ...

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New lightweight molecule-based magnet, produced at low temperatures, and exhibiting unprecedented magnetic properties

03-Nov-2020

Magnets are to be found everywhere in our daily lives, whether in satellites, telephones or on fridge doors. However, they are made up of heavy inorganic materials whose component elements are, in some cases, of limited availability. Now, researchers from the CNRS, the University of Bordeaux and ...

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Eric Godinot becomes Deputy General Manager

21-Apr-2020

The Supervisory Board of Quaron S.A.S. appointed Patrick Nguyen-Duhamel as President of the company. He succeeds Bruno Lafabrègue, who will remain in charge of operations as Director until 31 December 2020. The Supervisory Board also appointed Eric Godinot as Deputy General Manager. Both ...

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27-Feb-2020

Advion Inc. announces parent company Beijing Bohui Innovation Biotechnology Co., Ltd., has filed its intention to acquire Adchim SAS, the parent company of the Interchim group companies. This transaction will subsequently result in the combination of Bohui’s subsidiary Advion Inc., a leader in ...

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19-Nov-2019

To continue to expand its position as a leading service provider in the additive manufacturing sector, BASF New Business GmbH has formally agreed to acquire the online 3D printing service provider Sculpteo. The agreement was signed on November 14, 2019 and is expected to become effective in the ...

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06-Sep-2019

DNA is a long chemical sequence that carries genetic information. Inspired by this biological system, in recent years many research teams have been exploring how to store and then decode information within synthetic macromolecules, also called polymers. In a leap forward in this field, ...

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30-Jul-2019

Arkema announces a project for Bostik to acquire Prochimir, a company specializing in high performance thermobonding adhesive films. This acquisition would enable Bostik to broaden its offering of solvent-free thermobonding solutions earmarked for many fast-growing industrial applications in the ...

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22-Jul-2019

STOCKMEIER Holding GmbH acquires a further 50% of Quaron SAS in France retroactively to 01.07.2019. This means that the Bielefeld-based family business now holds 100% of the shares. Quaron is one of the leading suppliers of chemicals in France. In addition to the classic distribution of ...

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