Reverdia, a joint venture between DSM and Roquette, announced that its large-scale facility for the commercial production of bio-based succinic acid has begun operations in Cassano Spinola, Italy.
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (MSC), Columbus, OH, a leading manufacturer and supplier of epoxy resins and curing agents, has opened new curing agent manufacturing capabilities at a facility in China.
The specialty chemicals group ALTANA increased sales by 5 percent to EUR 1.7 billion in the 2012 business year, achieving the company’s target level for the year.
Specialty chemicals company Perstorp Holding AB (Perstorp) has sold its formaldehyde technology and catalyst business, Formox AB, to Johnson Matthey Plc, a global specialty chemicals company and a leader in sustainable technologies.