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Focuses on the transformation of DSM from a diversified chemical firm into a specialties maker under the Vision 2005 program. Issues facing the company's biologics business; Successful research and development initiatives of the company that led to enzymes that serve as additives for food and beverages; Impact of strong demand on the company's performance materials business.

The article reports on the stock performance of the U.S. chemical companies for the week ending on June 23, 2015. It notes the CW75 Index which increased and outpaced the Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500 Index and matched the Morgan Stanley Composite Index (MSCI). It mentioned the increase of the basic chemical shares, diversified shares, and specialty stocks.

Economic recession conditions and second quarter earnings in 2012 are discussed, focusing on chemical companies such as Dow Chemical, DuPont, LyondellBasell Industries, and Eastman Chemical. World economic activity, economic conditions in Europe, and unemployment are discussed. A chart of economic recession effects for diversified companies is presented, including companies such as Airgas, Methanex, and Compass Minerals.

Several charts on stock performance for the week ending April 17, 2012 are presented including one listing the stock performance of chemical companies, one comparing the Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500 stock index to "Chemical Week's" 75 stock index, and one comparing stock performance across various sectors, including basic, specialty, and diversified.

The article reports on the decision by AXA Private Equity to purchase a majority stake in Novacap from Bain Capital. The deal is valued at about 240 million Euros. Novacap, a diversified company consisting of three chemical business units, posted sales of around 470 million Euros per year. The units are Novacarb, Novacid and Novapex. It has invested 30 million Euros to develop new operating units for expansion of activities. According to AXA's Thibault Basquin, they intend to assist the firm in developing new applications.

The article reports on the performance of the CW75 Index for the week ending April 15, 2008. The index trailed broader market indexes rising less than one percent. Diversified chemical stocks were flat, and specialty chemical shares fell 1.9 percent. Fertilizer stocks were among the leaders because of analysts' bullish market outlook.