The International Bromine Council (BSEF) has stated its strong opposition to Lot 5 of the EU’s ecodesign requirements for electronic displays. The Regulation was laid down pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC is expected to come into force on 1 March 2021.

Sophie Gibb of Surfachem looks at how formulators can address the demand for environment-friendly ingredients in HI&I products.

Italmatch Chemicals, a speciality chemicals company focused on additives for water and process treatment, oil and gas, industrial lubricants and plastics, has followed up previous acquisitions with Water Science Technologies (WST), which supplies chemicals and blends.

Private equity investor Advent International has acquired Industria Chimica Emiliana (ICE) after 40 years of ownership by the Bortoli family, who developed the first laboratory bile acids.

Ohio-based chemicals distributor Maroon Group has acquired Cambrian Solutions, a Canadian distributor of specialty ingredients and chemicals.

Robinson Brothers, a UK manufacturer of speciality organic chemicals, celebrated 150 years in business on 14 September, with a special event. This was attended by some 900 people, including employees’ families, shareholders and industry partners.

UK-based biopharmaceuticals producer Mallinckrodt has agreed to sell is CDMO subsidiary BioVectra to HIG Capital, a private equity firm.

CPS Performance Materials, an Arsenal Capital Partners company that is active in performance polymers, fine chemicals and chemical illuminations, has acquired GEO Specialty Chemicals.

ICL’s Industrial Products division (ICL-IP) is to increase its capacity for elemental bromine and bromine compounds after concluding several strategic agreements with customers in Asia.