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At the end of World War II, nearly half of the world’s total productive capacity resided in the United States. That’s not the case today. The process industries are global in both scope and scale. That’s not the case today. The process industries are global in both scope and scale.
Global Processing e-news — found Tuesday morning on readers’ desktops when they arrive at work, this newsletter tracks industry news and solutions in what has truly become a global marketplace.
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BASF ups agricultural investments, announces initiatives for Asia Pacific
May 23, 2013
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BASF’s Crop Protection Div. says it will address challenges in food availability and quality of life in the Asia Pacific by introducing new technologies, broadening farmer education and co-creation initiatives and increasing investments in production capacity and R&D.
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Celanese to sell two European manufacturing facilities
May 23, 2013
Celanese Corp. intends to sell its acetic anhydride facility in Roussillon, France, and its vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) production unit in Tarragona, Spain.
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Chinese pharma businesses eye international markets
May 23, 2013
Big Chinese pharmaceutical companies are no longer happy playing only in their local markets. Several of them are hoping to establish a notable presence on the U.S. market, mostly through partnerships with international industry giants.
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Total to modernize Antwerp refining and petrochemical platform
May 23, 2013
Total has approved a €1 billion modernization project for its Antwerp production facilities, the company’s largest European refining and petrochemical platform. Total says the decision is in line with the Group’s strategy of focusing its investment on its large integrated platforms to position them among the most competitive of the industry.
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Global petrochemical producers rethink strategies to remain competitive
May 22, 2013
Most petrochemical businesses have already come to the realization that the U.S. natural gas-based feedstock is giving those who use it a great advantage in terms of costs.
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Bird flu outbreak costs Chinese poultry industry more than $6.5 billion
May 20, 2013
The sector has been losing 1 billion yuan a day since the end of March as chicken-product sales continue to dwindle and prices plunge due to consumer fears over bird flu.
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Danone to invest $417 million in China's biggest dairy producer
May 20, 2013
French food-products company Danone has agreed to invest $417 million in two deals with China Mengniu Dairy Co., China's biggest dairy producer.
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European pumps market for food & beverage to focus on energy efficiency
May 20, 2013
Although the ongoing economic turmoil in Europe means that market participants are in for a bumpy ride, the processed food industry is set to bail out the European pumps market for the food and beverage industry over the short-term.
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Global beverage packaging market to reach $118.8 billion by 2017
May 20, 2013
The global market for beverage packaging is set to reach $118.8 billion by 2017, as beverage consumption trends and environmental issues will play a significant part in developing the market over the next few years.
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Dutch company develops self-heating baby bottle
May 13, 2013
An innovative self-heating package specifically designed for semi-liquid food like baby formula has been developed by Dutch company Aestech.
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