Ludwigshafen (ots) - In campfire stories, you often hear that someone's hair turns grey or white overnight because of a stressful or frightening experience. That's pretty obviously an exaggeration - but what ARE the factors involved when hair loses its young and vibrant tones and assumes that ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Sugar's ability to adhere to a surface pretty impressive. Back in the 1950s, women even used sugar water to hold extravagant hairdos in place - and it made them pretty indestructible. But how does the sugar do it? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Everyone knows that oil and water just don't mix. But how come? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life. Direct subscription via RSS-Feed or iTunes (search for ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast of "Chemistry of Innovations" you will learn how "colors without dyes" can have effects that are almost magical. Normal color, like we know from everyday life, doesn't change its color impression when you look at it from different directions. With the help of nanotechnology researchers at BASF have now ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - A little fabric softener is a big comfort in a tough world. But what chemical trick is behind the feel of clothes freshly-rinsed with fabric softener?In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Fat tomatoes, enormous pumpkins, sunflowers that stretch up into the sky - for some home gardeners, what starts out as a hobby turns into a quest for the colossal. There are even competitions. And to have a chance, an ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast of "Chemistry of Innovations" you will learn how a fungi-protein called "Hydrophobin" can make surfaces water-repellent. The raincoat on a fungus is not a garment, it is a substance called "Hydrophobin". You will find this protein on the skin of ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - To protect themselves from the swords and arrows of their enemies, soldiers throughout the ages have used armor made of different types of material: leather, bronze or iron. Nowadays there are more comfortable ways to keep yourself protected. In entertaining weekly episodes ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Few spices are as treasured and avoided! A clove of garlic is both tasty and healthy, but after you eat it, don't be surprised if even your friends start to give you a wide berth. Quite a few people find the smell of garlic disgusting, and will probably keep their distance. ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - A motor oil's primary function in an engine is to lubricate its moving parts. A thin film of oil keeps the parts from rubbing directly against one another, preventing wear and ensuring smooth motion. To fulfill that ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - A leather jacket has been through an astonishing transformation. You can't even tell that it was once on the back of a cow. How do you make an elegant piece of leather from rough cattlehide? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast you will learn about how catalysts technology can help to make exhaust fumes of diesel vehicles cleaner Today's diesel engines are more than a match for gasoline engines. In terms of design a diesel is much more efficient: It uses less fuel and emits less ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Nowadays, most of us have a digital camera. In this case you wouldn't even ask such a question. You just print out the pictures. Developing pictures through classic photography is a bit more complicated. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - You should be able to chew gum for some time without it dissolving. A determining factor is its chewable base. Nowadays, modern chewing gum consists mainly of a polymer mixture. In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - Dry ice cannot be found in nature. It is just not cold enough here on earth. In outer space, on the planet Mars for example, carbon dioxide hardens and turns into ice. But who is going to fly to Mars just to get dry ice? In entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - In this Podcast you will learn about how plant biotechnology can help to make crops more tolerant against climate stress. Climatic conditions such as heat or cold and rain or drought can determine whether a harvest turns out well or badly. Because whenever these conditions are not optimal, plants also find themselves in a ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF CEO Hambrecht: 'We started the integration process.' BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC). "Together with the Engelhard team we have started the integration process in which our customers continue to be the key priority," ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF Announces Completion of Subsequent Offering Period BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS; NYSE: BF [ADR]; LSE: BFA; SWX: AN) today announced the completion of the subsequent offering period for the outstanding shares of Engelhard. As of 8:00 p.m. New York City time on June 8, 2006, a total of 113,489,680 shares, representing more than 90% of Engelhard's (NYSE: ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF-CEO Hambrecht: 'Special day for BASF and Engelhard, more innovative solutions for customers.' - Subsequent offering period to expire on June 8, 2006 BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced the expiration of its initial tender offer period to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Engelhard Corporation ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Engelhard Recommends That Engelhard's Shareholders Accept BASF's Offer - BASF CEO Hambrecht: "Crucial step towards acquisition of Engelhard." BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) announced today that it signed a definitive agreement with Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC). According to the agreement, Engelhard will recommend that Engelhard shareholders tender their shares to BASF ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Engelhard's shareholders vote for BASF's five nominees for election to Engelhard's Board of Directors at the June 2 Annual Shareholders' Meeting. ISS is a ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF CEO Hambrecht: 'This is our last, best and final offer.' BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced that it has raised its all-cash offer for Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) to US$39 per share from its previous offer of US$38 per share. "We are confident that Engelhard's shareholders will recognize the superior ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF proposes nominees for a majority of the Engelhard Board of Directors BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN) today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Iron Acquisition Corporation, it has extended the expiration date of its tender offer with the Securities ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - BASF's All-Cash Bid Provides Greater Value and Certainty than Engelhard's Proposal BASF is considering all its options after Engelhard's Board of Directors rejected an increased cash offer of US$38 per share proposed by BASF, as part of a negotiated merger transaction, and elected instead to pursue a partial share buyback plan. Following a preliminary review of Engelhard's proposed transaction, BASF continues to ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS; NYSE: BF [ADR]; LSE: BFA; SWX: AN) today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Iron Acquisition Corporation, it has extended the expiration date of its US$37 cash tender offer for all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN), the world's leading chemical company, today announced that it is commencing a cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Engelhard Corporation (NYSE: EC) for US$37.00 net per share. BASF's price represents a 23% premium above the December 20, 2005 closing price of Engelhard's ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - * BASF Intends To Offer US$37.00 Per Share For a Total of US$4.9 Billion * Acquisition Would Make BASF a Leading Provider in the Global Catalyst Business BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Frankfurt: BAS, NYSE: BF [ADR], LSE: BFA, SWX: AN), the world's leading chemical company, has made an all-cash proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Engelhard ...
Ludwigshafen (ots) - - Further strong increase in sales and EBIT before special items - Sales prices increased to reflect higher raw materials costs - Risks due to high raw materials prices - Outlook for full year 2004: - Significant increase in sales and EBIT before special items - Premium will be earned on cost of capital BASF continued on its successful course in the third quarter of 2004 and again posted excellent ...
Garbsen/Hannover/Ludwigshafen (ots) - Laser manufacturer LPKF AG and the plastic producer BASF AG signed a know-how and licence agreement covering the LDS method for the production of 3D electronic circuits (3D-MID). This agreement makes new materials (PA, POM, PES and PSU) available worldwide for the LPKF LDS method. The high performance technical plastics made by BASF AG are already used for the production of ...
Ludwigshafen, Germany (ots) - - Volume growth in all segments - Chemicals activities improve significantly - Cash flow increases further - High raw materials have negative impact - Outlook for full year 2004: Higher EBIT before special items expected BASF again showed that it can maintain a good course, even in stormy economic weather. "We perform consistently thanks to our ...
