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BASF inaugurates Euro 500-mn acrylic acid complex in Brazil

It is the first world-scale production complex for acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers in South America

MPCB directs Shree Hari Chemicals to shut down Mahad plant

This is the second time that the company had been asked to stop work. In February 2012, Shree Hari Chemicals had to close down production activities as per the directions of MPCB

Israel's ICL to supply 835,000 tonnes potash to India

The company is eyeing India's growing agriculture sector for growth

Intertek launches electrical lab for LED and battery testing

Considering the growth of the lighting industry, the new advanced laboratory in Delhi is expected to play a vital role in verifying the products being used in India, says the company

Blue Star aims for three-fold increase in exports

The AC maker is eyeing for Rs 500 cr export revenue by 2018

Arihant Innochem introduces US-based Colonial Chemical's green surfactant for sulphate-free personal care products

Suga Nate 160NC surfactant, from Colonial Chemical, is derived from renewable feedstock sources, and provides many advantages in a broad range of home & personal care product applications

AkzoNobel and Evonik form JV to produce chlorine & potassium hydroxide

The JV will have set up a facility having an annual nameplate capacity of around 130,000 metric tonnes of potassium hydroxide solution and 82,000 metric tonnes of chlorine

SunEdison acquires Singapore's Continuum wind energy assets in India

Off late, the US-based firm has been increasing its presence in India. It had inked $4-bn JV deal with Adani in January 2015 and committed 15-GW solar power production at RE-Invest 2015

Mangalore Refinery begins commercial production of polypropylene

The plant, having capacity to produce 440,000 TPA of polypropylene, will meet the growing demand for the PP polymer in South India

Water treatment firms bank on Clean India mission for growth

The government initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga, etc are expected to trigger the demand for water treatment solutions in the country

Rising wastewater complexities to push demand for new water treatment technologies

For optimum solution, users of wastewater treatment technologies will have to work closely with experts having in-depth knowledge about water chemistry

Solving water challenge is key to the success of Make in India campaign: Vishal Sharma

In this interview, Vishal Sharma, MD, Nalco Water India Limited, explains the relevance of water treatment technologies for manufacturing sector and sustainable development

NDDB signs pact with DD Kisan channel

Two companies will jointly offer an effective platform to project success stories on progressive farmers

Polypropylene catalyst market to reach $1.33 bn by 2020

The growth in the PP catalyst industry is anticipated to come from advanced metallocene and single site catalysts, says a MarketsandMarkets report

Jamshedpur uses plastic waste to build roads

Under this initiative, started by Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (a Tata Enterprise), so far 48-50 km of roads in the city have been constructed using plastic waste

Govt plans to set up plastics park in Manipur

The Chemicals & Fertilizers Ministry is planning to expand CIPET, Imphal to generate employment opportunities in the plastic processing industries

Pluss Polymers wins innovation award at cold chain event

The innovative application of phase change materials in freezers and coolers won the Cold Chain Industry awards 2015

Goodyear to use silica derived from agri-waste to make tyres

The company will introduce tyres made from silica (derived from rice husk ash) in the Chinese market

Jubilant Life Sciences hikes Niacinamide prices by 10%

Niacin and niacinamide are forms of vitamin B3 and used in various pharmaceutical products

India and Netherlands ink pact to jointly develop vaccines

Dutch institute Intravacc will extend technical support to central PSU Bharat Immunologicals for the development of Measles-Rubella vaccine at its plant at Chola, Uttar Pradesh