Due to its use as a material for anodes in lithium-ion-batteries, graphite is of great importance in the context of electro-mobility. In order to obtain the high purity required for battery applications, the finely-distributed, so-called flake graphite which occurs naturally in stone must be processed in various steps.

Sterling Pharma Solutions has plans to expand its bioconjugation and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) facility in Deeside, the UK. The hefty investment is in line with the company’s strategy to support the growth of its ADC capabilities.

Ma’aden Wa’ad Al-Shamal Phosphate Company’s (MWSPC) Umm Wu’al Phosphate Project in Saudi Arabia has started production of ammonia, merchant-grade acid and fertilizer.

At Powtech/TechnoPharm 2013, IMA Active division will exhibit new solutions for the processing of pharmaceutical products.

Ineos and Sinopec YPC have signed the joint venture agreement and articles of association forming a 50/50 joint venture company to be based in Nanjing/China. The joint venture is set to build the largest phenol acetone plant in China, due to complete at the end of 2016.

Plastics and rubbers specialist Styron plans a capacity expansion at its site in Zhangjiagang, PR China: The company plans the construction of a new reactor to produce latex for the regional paper and paperboard industry.

New technology union in the petroleum industry: Honeywell UOP teams up with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering to form a licensing alliance for lubricants and fuels production technologies.

Edwards has unveiled its intelligent vacuum pump controller with cloud connectivity and control for industrial vacuum pumps and systems. A one-stop solution, the vacuum controller provides all the necessary pump information and metrics in one place.

The question “What is hidden behind the term SIL?” has been the subject of many publications. At first glance it's easy to answer but the answer depends a lot on the point of view and focus.

American constructions chemicals company Grace opens an Indian factory - just the latest in a row of recent investments on the emerging markets.