15-Jul-2014

Axalta Coating Systems has received the Best Employer in Russia award from the Russian Business Captains Association. The judging panel, made up of a team of experts from leading consulting companies and human resource experts, chose Axalta in Russia from among 200 nominated ...

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Bayer targets further growth with innovative products

02-May-2014

The Bayer Group maintained its successful course last year. "2013 was another record year for Bayer," said Management Board Chairman Dr. Marijn Dekkers at the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting in Cologne. The stockholders are to benefit from this success with a dividend for 2013 of EUR 2.10 (2012: EUR ...

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Reduction of about 260 positions worldwide by end of 2015

29-Apr-2014

BASF is implementing a series of measures within the Nutrition & Health division to strengthen the competitiveness of its Performance Products segment. The Nutrition & Health division bundles BASF’s products and solutions for human and animal nutrition, the flavor and fragrance industry as well ...

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23-Apr-2014

Merck Serono announced that Belén Garijo, President & Chief Executive Officer of Merck Serono, has been appointed asan independent Director of L’Oréal for a period of four years. The appointment of Belén Garijo as a new member of the Board of Directors ofL’Oréal was approved by shareholders at ...

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Now online: the most comprehensive calendar of events for the chemical, life science and analytics industries

12-Mar-2014

Trade fairs, congresses, conferences, seminars and webinars – companies and organisations in chemistry, life sciences and analytics host a wide spectrum of events. But where do you find training opportunities for your profession? Which conferences can keep you up-to-date with developments in your ...

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29-Aug-2013

Merck announced that James Stewart (52) will become Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Merck Group as of October 1, 2013. In his new position, Stewart will report to Kai Beckmann, member of the Merck Executive Board. Stewart succeeds Frédéric Wohlwend, who has decided to pursue new ...

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Chemistry X-Factor in Limburg

30-May-2013

The National Chemistry Olympiad is an annual competition for talented students in higher education. The aim is to raise the profile of chemistry in secondary schools and to foster young talent. The finals of the 34th Olympiad will take place from June 5th to June 12th 2013. SABIC, one of the ...

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Three million EUR for new Humboldt-Bayer Research Fellowships

31-Jan-2013

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Bayer Science & Education Foundation will soon be awarding joint research fellowships. Until 2018, the Bayer Foundation will be making around three million EUR available to fund approximately ten Humboldt-Bayer Research Fellowships annually. The ...

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07-Nov-2012

Dr. Wolfgang Hapke, currently head of BASF’s Performance Polymers division, will become President of the Human Resources division effective March 1, 2013. He succeeds Hans-Carsten Hansen who will continue to fulfill his mandate regarding the tariff negotiations for the German Employers’ ...

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23-Oct-2012

Leading chemical engineers have been recognised by IChemE at the Institution’s first North America Awards reception in Vancouver, Canada. Dow Corning clinched the IChemE North America Safety Award (sponsored by Chevron) and Nishit Doshi, a chemical engineer lifted the IChemE Young Chemical ...

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