Lanxess, Bayer to exit Currenta stake
Lanxess and its former parent Bayer have signed an agreement to sell their respective 40% and 60% stakes in Currenta.
Huntsman exits surfactants
Huntsman Corporation has agreed to sell its chemical intermediates businesses, including surfactants and derivatitves of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.
Clariant CEO leaves as Sabic deal suspended
Clariant and Sabic have agreed to temporarily suspend the discussions on combining the former’s Additives business, the high value part of the Masterbatches business and parts of the latter’s Specialties business into a single ‘High Performance Materials’ business area.
Brenntag acquires in Africa and Taiwan
Chemical distribution giant Brenntag has initiated or completed four acquisitions within the space of a few days. The company has agreed to acquire the 50% stake it did not already have in Crest Chemicals in South Africa, the operating business of Chemgrit Cosmetics.
Entegris follows up Digital buy with MPD
Entegris, a Massachusetts-based supplier of speciality chemicals and materials for the microelectronics industry, has acquired MPD Chemicals for about $165 million in cash.
Sasol doubles Asian alkoxylation capacity
South African chemicals and energy producer Sasol has formally announced the opening of its new alkoxylation plant at the Nanjing Jiangbei New Materials High-Tech Park, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attending by company executives, diplomats, government officials and others.
Fujifilm launches CMO offer at Chemspec Europe
Fujifilm used its presence on the UK Trade & Investment stand at Chemspec Europe 2019 to launch the contract manufacturing services of its site at Grangemouth.
