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Bhopal disaster 25 years on - bring corporate killers to justiceINTERNATIONAL NEWS, 28 November 2009
On December 3, 1984, a leak at Union Carbide's Bhopal factory sent a barrage of toxic gases through the city.
Provident Energy Trust to buy Dow Chemical storage facility in Sarnia, Ont.
Provident Energy Trust said Wednesday it has agreed to buy a Dow Chemical commercial hydrocarbon storage facility in Sarnia, Ont., for an undisclosed amount.
Dow AgroSciences Canada to acquire Hyland Seeds
Dow AgroSciences Canada to acquire Hyland Seeds Nov. 24, 2009 CALGARY and BLENHEIM, Ontario -- Dow AgroSciences Canada announced today it is acquiring the assets of Hyland Seeds, a division of Thompsons Limited of Blenheim, Ontario.
Markman on the Markets: Is it Time to Buy Monsanto?
Is it time to buy Monsanto Co. ? My research tells me that the answer to that question is a definite "yes." When it comes to basic materials investments, we've talked a lot about gold and steel, but don't forget the agricultural goods.
3M launches household consumer awareness campaign
To raise awareness of household TV energy consumption, the Optical Systems Division of Maplewood-based 3M Co.
BASF, Dow Chemical Compete to Offload Unwanted $10 Billion Styrene Units
BASF SE and Dow Chemical Co. are competing for buyers of styrene operations generating combined sales of $10 billion as factories in the Middle East squeeze profitability in basic plastics.
Directors' pay jumps as much as 500% as demands grow
Your paycheck may be smaller, but the highest-paid board members at local public companies have received anywhere from a 31 percent to 500 percent increase in cash compensation in the recession.
Liveris talks at the Dow Investor Day on Nov. 12. With its acquisition of Rohm and Haas , Dow Chemical now has the critical mass it needs to concentrate more on high-growth, value-added chemistry than on commodity chemicals, said CEO Andrew N. Liveris at a Nov.
Dow to donate part of tech park to state
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission plans to take over a significant portion of the South Charleston Technology Park in hopes of bringing jobs to the struggling business campus.
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AMPAC Fine Chemicals LLC , a subsidiary of American Pacific Corporation announced today that it received the Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Award at the Annual Statewide Environmental Summit, sponsored by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association , the Industrial Environmental Association and the Chemical Industry ...
Stepan Company (SCL) Chairman, 10% Owner F Quinn Stepan sells 43,255 Shares
Chairman, 10% Owner of Stepan Company F Quinn Stepan sells 43,255 shares of SCL on 11/23/2009 at an average price of $63.11 a share.
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Monsanto Opens First Biotechnology Research Center in China
ST. LOUIS and BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company announced today that it is opening its first research center in China, further demonstrating its commitment to forming technology collaborations in the country.
Federal, Alberta governments commit funding to Alberta carbon capture project
"It could become a huge strategic factor in where companies locate their operations," said Neil Shelly, executive director of Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association, which represents four municipalities surrounding Edmonton.
Bayer CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Germany-based global crop sciences major Bayer AG, and GVK Biosciences Private Limited of Hyderabad have entered into a research cooperation agreement in the area of early discovery chemistry here on Tuesday.
Kronos Worldwide increasing prices
Kronos Worldwide Inc., maker of whitening pigments used in paper, paints and plastic, said Tuesday it is increasing prices for titanium dioxide products sold outside of North America and Europe.
Agrium to continue pursuit of CF Industries
Canadian fertilizer maker Agrium Inc said Monday it would persist in its hostile bid for U.S. rival CF Industries Holdings, a move that could prolong the already drawn-out three-way merger battle in the sector.
Moody's Upgrades Outlook for Ashland
Chemical maker Ashland Inc. is poised to generate positive free cash flow and maintain strong liquidity in 2010, a ratings analyst said as he upgraded the company's outlook and affirmed its debt ratings.
KLM And Honeywell Subsidiary UOP Make Biofuel Demonstration Flight
Des Plaines-based UOP LLC announced Monday that its renewable jet fuel process technology was used to convert second-generation, renewable feedstocks to green jet fuel for a biofuel demonstration flight by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Wipro, other Indian outsourcers expand in the U.S.
Wipro, India's third largest outsourcer, is expanding its development center in Atlanta from 350 to 1,000 staff, reflecting a growing trend for Indian outsourcers to expand and hire locally in the U.S. market.
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