Albemarle boosts its FR position
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Albemarle Corp., in its efforts to strengthen its position in the flame retardants sector, has increased its shares from 25% to 75% in two Chinese joint ventures: Ningbo Jinhai Albemarle Chemical & Industry and Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle Fine Chemicals. The company will also increase the capacity for its Martinal ATH flame retardants at its Martinswerk site. The factors that contributed to the company's activities are discussed.
Publication Name: Speciality Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0262-2262
Year: 2007
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Blackstone heads into China with BlueStar stake
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US-based private equity firm Blackstone is spending 430 million euros to buy 20% of the shares of China National Blue Star, a subsidiary of China National Chemical. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is Blackstone's first investment in China. The scope of the investment, and Blue Star's business and financial performance, are given.
Publication Name: Speciality Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0262-2262
Year: 2007
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Degussa listing is now expected in autumn
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The efforts done by RAG, the owner of Degussa AG, to introduce initial public offerings are presented.
Publication Name: Speciality Chemicals
Subject: Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
ISSN: 0262-2262
Year: 2007
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