(IN BRIEF) Evonik has named Dr. Max Preisenberger as the new head of its Catalysts business line, succeeding the retired Sanjeev Taneja. Dr. Preisenberger, who previously oversaw Finance and Strategy in the Specialty Additives division, brings a strong background in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Dr. Max Preisenberger, Evonik, Head of Catalysts Business Line, leadership, Sanjeev Taneja
(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a leading global high-performance polymer company, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Encina, a US-based producer of ISCC PLUS certified circular chemicals. Encina will supply Covestro with chemically recycled circular feedstock derived from post-consumer end-of-life … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Chemicals Supply, Covestro, David Roesser, Encina, Germany, partnership, sustainability, Thorsten Dreier, USA
(IN BRIEF) Jolanda Poots-Bijl has decided to resign from her position as a member of AkzoNobel’s Supervisory Board, effective from January 31, due to her recent appointment as the CFO of Ahold Delhaize, which would limit her availability for her … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, AkzoNobel, appointment, Ben Noteboom, CFO, Jolanda Poots-Bijl, leadership, Supervisory Board
(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global company, is introducing a pioneering gender-neutral parental leave policy for its 50,000 employees worldwide, starting in 2024. This new initiative offers up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave based on the caregiver’s role … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, Society
Tagged caregiver, Carsten Knobel, Childcare, equal parenting, gender equity, gender-neutral parental leave, Henkel, inclusivity, parental leave, Sylvie Nicol
(IN BRIEF) EV Metals Group (EVM), a global battery chemicals and technology company, has entered a technical partnership agreement with Metso to develop a Lithium Chemicals Plant (LCP) in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to utilize Metso’s technical expertise and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged battery cell manufacturer, battery chemicals, battery materials, black mass recycling, cobalt, electric vehicle, EV Metals Group plc., EVM, Future Minerals Forum, LCP, lithium, Lithium Chemicals Plant, Luke Fitzgerald, Metso, nickel, Riyadh, Sami Takaluoma, Saudi Arabia, Yanbu Industrial City
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has been awarded the Responsible Care® Award by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) in the “Safe and Sustainable Chemicals” category for its innovative glycolipid biosurfactants platform. The company’s glycolipid biosurfactants, developed using biotechnology, are recognized for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE’s Supervisory Board has nominated Tamara Weinert (58), currently President and CEO of Business Area Americas at Outokumpu in the United States, as a shareholder representative on the Supervisory Board. The election is scheduled for the Annual … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged appointment, BASF SE, Dame Alison Carnwath, Dr. Kurt Bock, leadership, Outokumpu, Supervisory Board, Tamara Weinert
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE, a global chemicals and materials company, has announced strategic changes in the responsibilities of its Board of Executive Directors. Dr. Stephan Kothrade will take on additional roles as Chief Technology Officer and oversee Group Research, effective … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE, a global chemicals and materials company, has unveiled a succession plan for its Board of Executive Directors. Dr. Markus Kamieth will become Chairman of the Board, succeeding Dr. Martin Brudermüller, effective April 25, 2024. Anup Kothari … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn has announced an expansion of its PVC portfolio, introducing new products designed to address society’s everyday needs with a reduced carbon footprint and increased recycled content. The company’s BIOVYNTM, a bio-attributed PVC, aims to become carbon-neutral, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arnaud Valenduc, BIOVYNTM, INEOS Inovyn, low carbon, NEOVYN, partnership, PVC Portfolio, RECOVYNTM, Recycled Products, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Phenol has initiated production at the largest Cumene facility in Europe, located in Marl, Germany. This state-of-the-art plant, with a production capacity of 750,000 tonnes, employs pioneering cumene technology combined with advanced heat integration to achieve a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has completed the acquisition of Thai Peroxide Company Limited (TPL), a former joint venture, to expand its specialty-grade hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid offerings in the Asia Pacific region. TPL is a significant regional supplier of these … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Active Oxygens, Asia Pacific, Claus Rettig, Evonik, Lauren Kjeldsen, Michael Träxler, partnership, Specialty Peroxides, sustainability, Thai Peroxide Company
(IN BRIEF) Specialty chemicals company Evonik is investing double-digit millions of euros to expand its POLYVEST® HT plant in Marl, Germany. This expansion, expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2024, will increase production capacity for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in construction materials, has announced its intent to acquire a majority stake in IMPTEK Chova del Ecuador, a prominent player in the construction chemicals market in Ecuador known for its innovative waterproofing solutions. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sika, a global leader in construction and automotive solutions, has opened a cutting-edge Technology Center in Suzhou, China. This center, with a substantial double-digit million CHF investment, focuses on sustainable and high-performance technologies for the construction and automotive … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Construction, Industrial, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged adhesives, Cement, CHINA, concrete admixtures, Patricia Heidtman, sealants, Sika, Suzhou
(IN BRIEF) Linde, a global industrial gas and engineering company, has announced its 21st consecutive inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), along with its inclusion in the DJSI North America. The DJSI World represents sustainability leaders … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, Linde, Sanjiv Lamba, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Yara, a global leader in agricultural solutions, has announced the acquisition of Agribios Italiana’s organic-based fertilizer business, strengthening its commitment to regenerative agriculture and soil health in Europe. By combining Agribios’ expertise in organic-based fertilizers with Yara’s reach … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Agribios Italiana, Fertilizer Business, Giovanni Ravagnan, Mónica Andrés Enríquez, organic, Organic Farming, partnership, sustainability, Yara
(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, participated in a panel discussion hosted by Schneider Electric at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). The panel, titled “Beyond Carbon – Decarbonizing the Supply Chain for a Greener Tomorrow,” focused … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News
Tagged climate change conference, COP28, decarbonization, Dr. Philipp Loosen, Henkel, partnership, Schneider Electric, supply chain, sustainability, UN
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Irgastab® PUR 71, an innovative anti-scorch solution designed to meet regulatory standards and deliver exceptional performance without the use of aromatic amines, addressing the limitations of conventional additives. In the manufacturing of polyurethane foams, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Anti-Scorch Solution, BASF, Dr. Bettina Sobotka, Irgastab® PUR 71, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has entered into a 20-year contract with EDF Renewables to supply 20 GWh/year of renewable electricity, beginning in 2026. This partnership will cover 70% of Bostik’s electricity consumption across its eight sites in France. The move towards … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has announced its acquisition of Menkol Industries Private Limited, a prominent Indian manufacturer specializing in high-value waterproofing systems. This strategic move enhances Saint-Gobain’s position in the Construction Chemicals sector, focusing on specialty building materials within the dynamic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has announced the appointment of Craig Arnold, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Ferroglobe PLC, as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) for Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions, and Innovation & Technology, effective from February 1, 2024. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Borealis, Craig Arnold, Daniela Vlad, EVP, leadership, Thomas Gangl
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a major player in the chemical industry, has announced new sustainability commitments, including targets for Scope 3.1 emissions. The company aims to reduce its specific Scope 3.1 emissions by 15% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Heidelberg University have extended their partnership for another five years to continue operating the Catalysis Research Laboratory (CaRLa) until 2028. CaRLa, founded in 2006, focuses on homogeneous catalysis and organic synthesis, with the aim of developing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology
Tagged BASF, CaRLa, catalysis, catalysis laboratory, Catalysis Research Laboratory, Dr. Christian Rein, Dr. Helmut Winterling, Dr. Jaroslaw Mormul, Dr. Julia Schüller, Heidelberg University, industrial chemistry, Prof. Dr. A. Stephen K. Hashmi, Prof. Dr. Katja Patzel-Mattern, Prof. Dr. Peter Comba, Prof. Dr. Thomas Schaub
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed cooperation agreements with National Oil & Gas Companies (Petrobras in Brazil, SOCAR in Azerbaijan, and Sonangol in Angola) to use its AUSEA technology for methane detection and measurement campaigns at oil and gas facilities in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Angola, AUSEA technology, Brazil, COP28, Drone Technology, innovative, methane emissions, National Oil & Gas Companies, partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, Petrobras, Sonangol, sustainability, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farm projects in the German North Sea. BASF is set to acquire a 49% stake in these projects, which … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has completed the acquisition of a 54% stake in PI Advanced Materials (PIAM), a South Korean company specializing in polyimide films for advanced electronics and electric mobility markets. PIAM holds a dominant global market share of over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, France, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 5G antennas, acquisition, Arkema, electric mobility, electric vehicles, electronics, flexible screens, Glenwood Private Equity, Mobile devices, OLED displays, PI Advanced Materials, PIAM, polyimide films, South Korea
(IN BRIEF) Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International have collaborated to create the groundbreaking Yara Eyde, the world’s first container ship to be fueled by clean ammonia. This innovative vessel will embark on an emission-free sea … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bente Hetland, clean ammonia, container ship, Emission-Free Shipping, Germany, Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand, North Sea Container Line, Norway, partnership, sustainability, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara Clean Ammonia, Yara Eyde, Yara International
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE, in collaboration with cyclos-HTP GmbH, has conducted studies certifying the recyclability of various polyethylene/polyamide (PE/PA) multilayer films. These investigations included multilayer films containing polyamide 6 (PA6) and ethyl vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer. The studies confirm that … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) KORE Insulation has launched its low carbon EPS insulation, which has been selected for use in the Cloughan View housing development in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, comprising 127 units and developed by the Braidwater Group. The high energy efficiency … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged BASF, Braidwater Group, Brian Flax, Housing Development, KORE Insulation, Low Carbon EPS Insulation, Neopor, Northern Ireland, partnership, Phil Marsh, Rory Devlin, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Aromatics has announced its decision to temporarily mothball the smaller of its two PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) units at its integrated production facility in Geel, Belgium. This move comes as a response to challenging market conditions that … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara, a global agricultural solutions provider, has introduced a new brand of biostimulants called YaraAmplix™ to help farmers combat the challenges posed by climate change on crop production. These biostimulants are formulated with natural ingredients such as seaweed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Industrial, Italy
Tagged Biostimulant World Congress, biostimulants, climate change, crop resilience, crops, farmers, Rejane Souza, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara, YaraAmplix™
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its partnership with three prominent social and educational organizations in the UAE through the Borealis Social Fund. They will distribute AED 3 million among the Emirates Foundation, UAE Paralympic Committee, and Emirates National Schools to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Chemicals, Education, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Borealis, Borealis Social Fund, Dr. Shawn Dilly, Emirates Foundation, Emirates National Schools, H. E. Mohammed M. Fadhel Al Hameli, H.E. Ahmed Al Shamsi, the Emirates National Schools, the UAE Paralympic Committee, Thomas Gangl, UAE, United Arab Emirates
(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty S.A. has achieved certifications confirming the biodegradability and compostability of their envifill® granules line, a polymer line designed for disposable items. The OK compost Industrial certificate verifies that products made from these granules can undergo industrial … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Solvay SA/NV has published a supplement to its information document, initially dated June 30, 2023, regarding its planned separation into two independent listed companies, SOLVAY and SYENSQO. This separation will occur through a partial demerger of Solvay. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged separation, Solvay, Syensqo
(IN BRIEF) Yara International, a global ammonia player, has entered into a significant commercial agreement with Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage provider, to enable the cross-border transportation and storage of CO2. This collaboration aims to reduce Yara’s annual … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, and Prime Polymer have joined forces to develop sustainable food packaging solutions for CO-OP, a brand under the Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU). In the initial phase of this partnership, bio-based raw materials will replace … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Co-op, Food Packaging, Japan, Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU), Lilyana Budyanto, Mitsui Chemicals, Neste, partnership, Prime Polymer, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, is set to supply a groundbreaking methanol liquefaction plant to Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd., a Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer. This pioneering project, located at the Tanigawa mill, marks a significant shift in … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, green transformation, innovative, Japan, Methanol Liquefaction Plant, Naoki Ikawa, partnership, Pulp Industry, sustainability, yogo Pulp Industries Ltd.
(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, is set to exhibit its innovative and sustainable coating solutions at Chinacoat 2023 in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from November 15th to 17th. The company is committed to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Arkema, CHINA, Chinacoat 2023, exhibition, INNOVATION, Ms. Julie Xiaoyu Zhang, sustainability, Sustainable Coating Solutions
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading global producer of battery materials, and SK On, a prominent electric vehicle battery cell manufacturer, have entered into an agreement to explore collaboration opportunities in the global lithium-ion battery market, with a particular focus on … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Asia Pacific, BASF, cathode active materials (CAM), Dr. Peter Schuhmacher, Jee Dong-seob, lithium-ion battery, North America, partnership, SK On, South Korea, sustainability
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