BASF to present at SA Green Building Conference 2010
Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by admin in Events, News-Chemical
One of the key drivers of success in the construction industry is a thorough grasp of its trends, challenges, and demands. This is particularly important in the current economic climate, and it is those who recognize opportunities, and act upon them, that will emerge as industry leaders.
ISO standards progress in oil and gas sector
Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
ISO International Standards for the oil and gas sector are not only being increasingly adopted by regional or national standards bodies in North and South America, China, Europe, the Gulf states, Kazakhstan and Russia, but also increasingly referenced in national regulations.
R8.4bn Sasol Wax project breaks ground
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Sasol, South Africa’s leading provider of synthetic liquid fuels and a major international producer of chemicals, today celebrated breaking ground for an R8,4 billion Wax Expansion Project at its Sasolburg Sasol One Site. The first phase of the project will come into operation in 2012. When complete in 2014, it will double the Sasol Wax [...]
Sasol’s ability to innovate will trump social indiscretions
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin in Business-Financial Results, News-Chemical
JSE listed petrochemicals giant will be forgiven its social indiscretions simply because it is one of the most innovative companies in South Africa. That’s the view of the ManufacturingHub.co.za team who believe that unlike listed food group Pioneer, Sasol will not only learn but continue to innovate in the coming years.
Elastogran becomes BASF Polyurethanes South Africa
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Elastogran South Africa (Pty) Ltd announced it has changed its business name to BASF Polyurethanes South Africa (Pty) Ltd, effective March 1, 2010.
Omnia to mothball unprofitable plant
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Omnia Fertilizer, a division of the Omnia Group, today announced that it will start a process to evaluate the possible mothballing of its phosphoric acid plant located outside of Rustenburg. The aim is to complete the evaluation by 30 April 2010 which will include engagement with key stakeholders and communities.
First approval worldwide of fungicides with Initium® for wine and vegetables
Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by admin in News-Chemical
Romania was the first country worldwide to authorize Initium® products. Registration came at just the right moment, since wine growing in Romania is currently undergoing profound changes – Romanian winegrowers aim to establish themselves in the European market by improvements in quality. The innovative fungicide product will help the winegrowers to move over more quickly [...]