China: Degussa expands
Degussa AG (Germany) is expanding its commitment in China with a multi-user site for several Degussa business units in Shanghai.
Sandvik acquires DEPO
Sandvik has signed an agreement to acquire the German engineering company DEPO.
Methanol expansion contract
A contract for preliminary design of the planned methanol plant expansion at Tjeldbergodden in mid-Norway has been awarded by Statoil to Aker Kvaerner Netherlands.
Stainless in auto manufacture
Austenitic stainless steel, which are well known for their excellent corrosion resistance, also exhibit a combination of outstanding characteristics, which make them particularly attractive in the automotive field.
Japan: petrochem boost
Japan Energy Corp. is expanding its petrochemical products division in response to rising profit margins from higher prices and growing demand in China.