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Proposed BASF – Ciba Merger May Foreshadow Further Consolidation

As companies struggle with higher raw materials costs, a struggling economy and increasing pressure on margins, more consolidation is likely throughout the supply chain.

By: Sean Milmo

European Editor

The $3.4 billion proposed takeover of Ciba Specialty Chemicals by the German-based chemicals giant BASF announced in mid-September is likely to be followed by similar merger deals covering the supply chain of inks and other graphics materials.     The acquisition is seen as a sign of intense financial pressures on suppliers of raw materials and intermediates from soaring raw material costs, triggered by increases in the prices for crude oil and other basic commodities.     P...

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