Chemicals Factory

2 injured in chemicals factory fire in Istanbul

2 injured in chemicals factory fire in Istanbul

Chemical company increases production

ISTANBUL - BASF Coatings, painting unit of Germany-based BASF, which is the largest chemical company in the world, has set up new laboratories and paint mixing stations in its Turkish unit.

’Blame lies in chemicals used’

ANKARA - On the eve of the smoking ban that will go into effect across the country on July 19, ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, deputy Alev Dedegil came up with an interesting proposal to ease smoker’s concerns: She urged companies to produce chemical-free "organic cigarettes."

U.S. chemical firm invests $10 mln in Tuzla factory

U.S. based chemicals giant Huntsman, which ranks 249th on Fortune Magazine's Global 500 list, has opened a factory with an initial investment of $10 million at the Tuzla Industrial Zone in Istanbul, the Turkish Daily News reported.

Factory fire in Casablanca kills up to 55

A fire roared through a mattress factory in a poor section of Casablanca, killing up to 55 workers and injuring as many as 24 others, Moroccan officials said.

Factory fire in Casablanca kills up to 55

A fire roared through a mattress factory in a poor section of Casablanca, killing up to 55 workers and injuring as many as 24 others, Moroccan officials said.