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21.04.26 - 07:42
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BASF: Da geht noch mehr (Der Aktionaer)
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Die Aktie des Chemieriesen BASF litt in den vergangenen Handelswochen deutlich unter dem Krieg im Nahen Osten. Denn zum einen bescherte dieser kräftig gestiegene Preise für die in der Chemieindustrie enorm wichtigen Rohstoffe Öl und Gas....
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21.04.26 - 07:03
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SIKA ERWEITERT AKTIVITÄTEN IN ZENTRALASIEN MIT NEUER LÄNDERGESELLSCHAFT IN KIRGISISTAN (GlobeNewswire)
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SIKA ERWEITERT AKTIVITÄTEN IN ZENTRALASIEN MIT NEUER LÄNDERGESELLSCHAFT IN KIRGISISTAN Sika stärkt die Position in Zentralasien mit der Gründung einer neuen Ländergesellschaft in Kirgisistan. Mit diesem Schritt baut das Unternehmen sein globales Netzwerk auf 103 Ländergesellschaften aus und unterstreicht die strategisch Bedeutung der dynamisch wachsenden Region. Die neue Tochtergesellschaft mit Sitz in Bischkek erhöht die Kundennähe und schafft die Grundlage für einen besseren Marktzugang in einem wirtschaftlich attraktiven Umfeld.Kirgisistan zählt zu den wachstumsstarken Volkswirtschaften Zentralasiens. Für den Zeitraum 2026 bis 2030 gehen Prognosen von einem durchschnittlichen Wachstum des Bruttoinlandprodukts von rund 7% pro Jahr aus. Als wichtige Wachstumstreiber im Bausektor gelten industrielle Bauvorhaben sowie Investitionen in Infrastruktur- und Energieprojekte. Diese werden massgeblich durch Programme internationaler Finanzinstitutionen – darunter die Weltbank – unterstützt und sor...
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21.04.26 - 07:03
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SIKA EXPANDS ITS ACTIVITIES IN CENTRAL ASIA WITH A NEW NATIONAL SUBSIDIARY IN KYRGYZSTAN (GlobeNewswire EN)
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SIKA EXPANDS ITS ACTIVITIES IN CENTRAL ASIA WITH A NEW NATIONAL SUBSIDIARY IN KYRGYZSTAN Sika is strengthening its position in Central Asia by establishing a new national subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan. With this step, the company is expanding its global network to 103 national subsidiaries and underscoring the strategic significance of the dynamically growing region. The new subsidiary in Bishkek will increase customer proximity and create the basis for better market access in an attractive economic environment.Kyrgyzstan is one of the fastest-growing economies in Central Asia. Forecasts of average annual GDP growth are around 7% for the 2026-2030 period. Key growth drivers in the construction industry include industrial construction projects and investments in infrastructure and energy projects. These receive significant support from programs of international financial institutions – including the World Bank – and provide reliable demand momentum in the construction industry....
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21.04.26 - 05:06
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Middle East conflict drives Shin-Etsu Silicone price hike; Topco to follow suit (Digitimes)
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Global energy and petrochemical supply chains are facing disruption from the Middle East conflict, driving up costs from crude oil to downstream industrial materials. These shifts threaten manufacturers and consumers worldwide as companies like Shin-Etsu Chemical and distributors such as Topco Scientific (TSC) adjust prices and supply to manage rising raw-material costs....
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20.04.26 - 23:03
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Westlake Corporation Appoints Jonathan H. Baksht as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Business Wire)
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the “Company” or “Westlake”) announced today that Mr. Jonathan H. Baksht will be joining the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, Westlake's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Baksht succeeds Mr. M. Steven Bender, who, as previously disclosed, will retire by the end of the year and, effective June 15, 2026, will transition from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to the position of Special Advisor to the President of the Company.
Mr. Baksht most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. from May 2025 to March 2026. From May 2022 to May 2025, Mr. Baksht served as Chief Financial Officer of Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (now Novolex) and from August 2013 to September 2021, Mr. Baksht held various positions at Valaris Limited, including most recently as Chief Financial ...
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20.04.26 - 22:51
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RPM Announces Appointment of Thomas C. Gentile, III to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced the appointment of Thomas C. Gentile, III to its board of directors, effective immediately. This appointment expands the board to 13 members and reflects RPM's ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value.
Mr. Gentile currently serves as chairman, chief executive officer and president of Hexcel Corporation, a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology. He assumed the position of CEO and president in May 2024 and was appointed as chairman of the company's board of directors in December 2024. His extensive executive experience in complex, global manufacturing environments and comprehensive understanding of industrial operations will provide valuable oversight as RPM continues to grow its global operations.
Prior to joining Hexcel, Mr. Gentile served as president and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, a ...
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20.04.26 - 22:27
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FUTUREFUEL ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE DATE (GlobeNewswire EN)
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BATESVILLE, Ark., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) ("FutureFuel" or the “Company”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced that it will issue financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 after the market close on Monday, May 11, 2026....
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20.04.26 - 22:18
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Anne P. Noonan Elected to Celanese Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announced that Anne P. Noonan has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Noonan, 62, brings over 30 years of leadership and industry experience, most recently serving as president and chief executive officer and a director of Summit Materials, Inc., a leading vertically integrated construction materials company that supplies aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete and asphalt paving mix, from September 2020 to February 2025. At Summit, she oversaw the company's strategic transformation focusing on operational discipline and growth across regions and product lines. She will join the Celanese Board effective April 20, 2026, bringing the total number of Board members to 10 (nine of whom are independent).
Before leading Summit Materials, Ms. Noonan served as president and chief executive officer of OMNOVA Solutions Inc., a global provider of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals,...
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