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Vattenfall Reports Strong Financial Performance and Renewable Energy Milestones in Q1 2024

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s financial report for January-March 2024 highlights a 21% decrease in net sales, offset by a 45% increase in underlying operating profit and a 27% increase in operating profit. Profit for the period surged by 43%, indicating robust … Read the full press release

BASF Introduces Industrial Compostable ecovio® T 2206 for Greenhouse Twines, Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF has expanded its sustainable food production offerings with the introduction of ecovio® T 2206, a certified industrial compostable biopolymer ideal for manufacturing black twines used in commercial greenhouses for growing annual fruit and vegetables. These twines, made … Read the full press release

Vattenfall and BASF Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership with Nordlicht Wind Farm Deal

PRESS RELEASE -- 23, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and BASF have finalized an agreement for the sale of 49 percent of Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms to BASF, deepening their collaboration in renewable energy. Nordlicht, Vattenfall’s largest offshore wind project to date, is … Read the full press release

BASF Honored as General Motors’ 2023 Supplier of the Year for the 17th Time

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) General Motors (GM) has named BASF as its 2023 Supplier of the Year, marking the 17th time BASF has received this prestigious award in GM’s 32-year history of recognition programs. The award highlights BASF’s commitment to providing high-quality … Read the full press release

BASF Unveils Comprehensive Material Portfolio for Next-Generation Electric Motors

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in materials and chemicals, presents a co-creation partnership for automotive industry players at Chinaplas 2024, Shanghai. The initiative offers an extensive portfolio of engineering plastics combined with design, simulation, application development, and parts testing … Read the full press release

BASF Initiates Change Negotiations Amid Regulatory Uncertainty at Harjavalta Plant

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF announces the commencement of change negotiations at its precursor cathode active materials plant in Harjavalta, Finland, due to prolonged permitting processes and regulatory uncertainty. The decision, prompted by the suspension of the environmental permit’s immediate enforcement by … Read the full press release

Beyond Beauty: BASF Unveils Sustainable Solutions at in-cosmetics Global

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading ingredient supplier in the Personal Care industry, showcased innovative solutions at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and consumer-centric products. Gisela Pinheiro, Senior Vice President of BASF Personal Care Europe, emphasized the … Read the full press release

Feed Analysis Reinvented: Intraco Ltd Teams Up with trinamiX GmbH for Advanced Spectroscopy Solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) Intraco Ltd, a prominent exporter of premixes and concentrates, and trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions, have collaborated to revolutionize feed analysis. Their partnership aims to provide Intraco and its distribution partners with real-time nutrient … Read the full press release

BASF Unveils Sustainable Plastic Additives at CHINAPLAS 2024, Reinforcing Commitment to Circular Economy

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, April 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF is set to showcase its latest additive offerings at CHINAPLAS 2024, a significant event in the plastic and rubber industries. These additives play a pivotal role in increasing the sustainability of various plastic applications by enhancing durability, … Read the full press release

trinamiX Unveils Groundbreaking NIR Spectrometer for Consumer Use at BEAUTY Düsseldorf

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH introduces a revolutionary Consumer Spectroscopy solution at BEAUTY in Düsseldorf, showcasing the world’s first NIR spectrometer that fits into smartphones or handheld devices for cosmetic applications. This innovation enables consumers to conduct non-invasive molecular analysis of … Read the full press release

Isobionics® Unveils Innovative Natural Flavor, beta-Caryophyllene 80, at FlavourTalk Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Isobionics®, a BASF Aroma Ingredients brand, introduces its latest natural flavor, beta-Caryophyllene 80, at the FlavourTalk Raw Materials Exhibition 2024. Developed to meet specific customer requirements, this flavor expands Isobionics®’ portfolio beyond citrus products. Made using cutting-edge biotechnology, … Read the full press release

BASF Monomers Division Achieves Global Sustainability Certification Milestone

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Monomers division celebrates a significant milestone with the global certification of its production sites in all regions, including the USA, under ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 standards. This achievement enables BASF to offer regionally produced certified isocyanates and … Read the full press release

Austrian Industry Giants Spearhead Carbon-Based Value Chain Transformation

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, March 2024

(IN BRIEF) Austrian companies Holcim, Verbund, OMV, and Borealis have wrapped up the C2PAT demonstration plant project, aiming to produce carbon-based products from unavoidable CO2 emissions. Instead of a joint pilot plant, each company plans to develop industrially upscaled plants … Read the full press release

trinamiX Unveils Groundbreaking Consumer Spectroscopy Solution at MWC Barcelona 2024

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH debuts its latest innovation, the Consumer Spectroscopy solution, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This cutting-edge technology integrates a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer into a smartphone reference design powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 platform, … Read the full press release

INEOS Automotive and BASF Forge Strategic Partnership for Automotive Refinish Solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release

Innovative Vehicle Security: trinamiX and Continental Showcase Face Authentication at MWC

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH and Continental unveil innovative Face Authentication technology for vehicles at the Mobile World Congress. The system offers secure, contactless vehicle access and ignition via biometric user authentication, seamlessly integrated into the B-pillar and driver display. It … Read the full press release

EU Leaders Face Backlash for Industry Collaboration Amid Chemical Pollution Crisis

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory sheds light on a concerning collaboration between EU leaders and major chemical corporations, set to discuss a “European Industrial Deal” in Antwerp. Despite alarming levels of chemical exposure and biodiversity collapse, … Read the full press release

Chemetall Elevates Aluminum Solutions with Launch of Global Competence Center in Giussano, Italy

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, a leading global supplier of surface treatment solutions, inaugurates its cutting-edge Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy, signaling a significant stride in the aluminum application arena. The center consolidates Chemetall’s extensive expertise in aluminum surface treatment, … Read the full press release

BASF Initiates Divestment from Xinjiang Joint Ventures Amid Sustainability Strategy Shift

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in line with its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), commenced the process to divest its shares from joint venture companies in Korla, China, due to environmental concerns and evolving market dynamics. The decision follows an assessment of … Read the full press release

trinamiX Unveils Innovative Sensing Solutions for Consumer Electronics and Automotive at MWC 2024

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, February 2024

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH is showcasing its Face Authentication with liveness detection technology for smartphones and vehicles, offering a secure and convenient method to protect devices and data. The solution even detects realistic three-dimensional masks, ensuring user privacy without compromising … Read the full press release