EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

Production declines by 2% EU-wide in the first five months of 2013 / Growth engine revving in fits and starts / Company chieftains now more cautious about full-year outlook / Cefic trend report

SOLVAY

Operating profit falls 14% in second quarter of 2013 / Good progress on chlorovinyls JV with Ineos / Confidence in full-year earnings performance

INEOS

PVC joint venture with Solvay / Combined projected sales of EUR 4.3 bn / Potential to be in the global top three

SOLVAY

Introducing new organisational structure / Five new operating segments to reflect key business drivers

SOLVAY

New research, development and technology centre opened in India

PEOPLE

Clamadieu to become new Solvay CEO in May 2012

SOLVAY

Tender offer to Rhodia shareholders launched / In the market for additional acquisitions?

SOLVAY

Friendly cash offer to acquire Rhodia / Enterprise valued at EUR 6.6 bn / Deal expected to close in August

RHODIA

Earnings growth of 40% predicted up to 2015 / Focus on innovation / Special chemicals manufacturer in China acquired

RHODIA

New R&D facility opens in Lyon

RHODIA

“Record performance” in 2010 first quarter / PA profits from tightness / Annual guidance revised