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FMC Corporation | June 30, 2022

FMC Corporation an agricultural sciences company, announced a definitive agreement to acquire BioPhero ApS, a Denmark-based pheromone research and production company. The acquisition adds biologically produced state-of-the-art pheromone insect control technology to FMC's product portfolio and R&D pipeline, underscoring FMC's role as a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions. BioPhero has pioneered a highly efficient yeast fermentation ...

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Arkema | February 22, 2022

Arkema is expanding its offer of engineering adhesives with the planned acquisition of Shanghai Zhiguan Polymer Materials (PMP), specialized in hot-melt adhesives for the consumer electronics market. This project is in line with Bostik’s strategy to build a strong position in the attractive engineering adhesives market and to accelerate its development in the fast-growing electronics market, especially in Asia. Arkema is announcing the planned acquisition of Chinese company ...

Chemical Management

International Petroleum Corporation | February 07, 2022

A new business, Refhuel, which will focus on reversible fuel cell technology launches. It’s the result of a license agreement signed between Refhuel Limited, a subsidiary of Decama Capital Ltd, an Israeli investment company headquartered in the UK and listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and BIRAD, Bar-Ilan University’s research and development company. The pioneering technology to allow reversible fuel cells, which is already in development, has been w...

chemical watch | April 16, 2020

The US EPA released an updated working approach to its November 2017 New chemicals decision-making framework under TSCA. For many, this is a welcome improvement, providing more clarity and insight into the agency’s review process and enabling improved business planning. The 2016 TSCA amendments required the EPA – for the first time – to begin making affirmative findings about the risks associated with new chemical substances and uses. The 2017 framework document described...