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(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has announced that Thomas Leysen, Chair of the Board of Directors, has decided to retire from the Board once shareholders elect a successor, following the completion of the company’s merger and the setting of its strategic direction. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has completed its acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, expanding its regional manufacturing network for materials used in high-performance coatings, adhesives and sealants. Completed on 1 July … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank achieved a significant milestone at The Asset 2026 Awards by securing 63 honors across Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa, demonstrating its leadership in transaction banking. The bank’s recognition includes major regional titles such … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has agreed to sell its Animal Nutrition & Health business to CVC for an enterprise value of about €2.2 billion including a potential €0.5 billion earnout while retaining a 20 percent stake in the newly created Solutions … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Eindhoven University of Technology has appointed Professor Jan van Hest as Dean of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, effective 1 May. A professor of Bio-organic Chemistry and current scientific director of the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Van … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has inaugurated its Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, the Netherlands, establishing a new hub for global food innovation and sustainability. Serving as headquarters for its €3 billion Taste, Texture & Health business unit, the facility … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has launched emotiOn™ social connection, a groundbreaking fragrance innovation proven to encourage real-life human interactions. Drawing on decades of neuroscience, proprietary AI-driven fragrance design, and behavioral testing, the technology decodes olfactive cues that foster closeness and belonging. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is acquiring two HDI derivative production sites in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, USA, from Vencorex Holding SAS to expand its global aliphatics capabilities. The move strengthens the company’s Solutions & Specialties segment and supports its Sustainable Future … Read the full press release →