Clariant cuts again as costs erode margin

Article Abstract:

Switzerland-based Clariant has announced in its 2007 third quarter results that it will close two more sites and will cut 100 corporate jobs. Increasing sales general and administration (SG&A) costs are the main reason for the move. The company's changes in its units and divisions and its financial performance are also discussed.

Plant shutdown, Personnel administration, Human resource management, Switzerland, Company personnel management, Clariant AG, Facility closures

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Latex platforms for new market needs at lower costs

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Dow Chemical has developed additions to its latex technology platforms, offering new products for the changing market needs and helping papermakers lower the costs of productions. The features of MaxFoS, ProForte, and Bluewave technologies, and their various applications are discussed.

Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Paints and allied products, Latex Base Paints, United States, Innovations, Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Michigan), DOW, Latex paint, Latex paints, Technical report

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James Robinson moves to new HQ

Article Abstract:

The decision of James Robinson Ltd. to move its head quarters from town centre to Syngenta science park in Huddersfield is presented.

Organizational history, United Kingdom, Location, Specialty chemicals industry, Huddersfield, England, James Robinson Ltd.

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