(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its 15-year partnership with the Emirates Foundation to enhance education, social integration, and sustainability across the UAE. Through a 2025 contribution of AED one million from the Borealis Social Fund, the collaboration will continue to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Chemicals, Education, Industrial, Management, Society
Tagged Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Talib Al Shamsi, Borealis, Borealis and Emirates Foundation Renew Strategic Collaboration to Support Community Development and Inclusion, Borealis Commits AED 1 Million to Emirates Foundation Partnership for Education and Social Empowerment Across the UAE, Borealis Social Fund, community development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Education, Emirates Foundation, Middle East, partnership renewal, resource efficiency, social inclusion, social resilience, Stefan Doboczky, sustainability, UAE, volunteering, water and energy efficiency, Youth empowerment
(IN BRIEF) BASF has extended the applications of its mineral insulation material Cavipor®, now approved for use in floor slabs and roof insulation as filling between rafters. This advancement allows for complete building envelope insulation, reinforcing Cavipor’s role as a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Monomers division, BASF Strengthens Its Green Building Portfolio with Extended Applications for Cavipor® Clay Foam Insulation, building envelope, Cavipor, Cavipor® by BASF Receives New Application Approval, clay foam, climate-friendly materials, construction innovation, Dr Frank Reuter, Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, EMICODE EC1PLUS, energy-efficient renovation, Germany, green transformation, insulation, Klimafestival für die Bauwende, off-site insulation, Refurbishment, Showcased at Berlin’s Klimafestival für die Bauwende, sustainable building, thermal insulation
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has renewed its long-standing European distribution agreement with Röhm for PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® molding compounds, covering 23 countries across the continent. The partnership, built on more than 30 years of collaboration, will continue to deliver Röhm’s high-quality … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Marketing, News
Tagged automotive, Brenntag, Brenntag and Röhm Strengthen Long-Standing Partnership with Renewal of European Distribution Agreement for PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® Molding Compounds, Brenntag Specialties, Brenntag Strengthens European Presence with Renewed Röhm Distribution Deal for PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID®, Christian Frimann, circular economy, electronics, European distribution, ISCC PLUS, lighting, material innovation, methacrylate chemistry, Michael Zietek, molding compounds, PLEXIGLAS proTerra, PLEXIGLAS®, PLEXIMID, PMMA, PMMI, polymer materials, recycled polymers, Röhm, sustainable materials
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag Specialties has entered a global exclusive partnership with Calyxia to distribute its innovative biodegradable microencapsulation technology for Beauty and Care applications. The alliance will expand access to Calyxia’s sustainable microspheres, including CalyCare™ Gel 100—a cold-processable gelling agent … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, News, Science, Technology
Tagged beauty and care, biodegradable microspheres, Brenntag, Brenntag Specialties, Brenntag Strengthens Beauty and Care Portfolio with Calyxia’s Eco-Engineered Microsphere Solutions, CalyCare Gel 100, Calyxia, eco-engineered ingredients, Exclusive Partnership Brings Calyxia’s Biodegradable Microencapsulation Technology to Brenntag’s Global Network, fragrance technology, global partnership, Jamie Walters, Life Science, makeup, microencapsulation technology, Personal Care Industry, skincare, suncare, sustainable cosmetics, sustainable innovation, Teresa Harding
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has sold its betaines production site in Bekasi, Indonesia, to Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., furthering its transformation into a sustainable specialty chemicals provider. The sale includes the entire PT Evonik Sumi Asih joint venture and its 60 … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged Aekyung Chemical, Asia-Pacific, Bekasi, betaines, Biosurfactants, care solutions, Chemical Industry, divestment, eco-friendly ingredients, esters, Evonik, Evonik divests Bekasi site in Indonesia as part of global shift toward biosurfactants and specialty care ingredients, Evonik strengthens focus on sustainable chemistry with sale of betaines business to South Korea’s Aekyung Chemical, Indonesia, life sciences, personal care, PT Sumi Asih, specialty chemicals, strategic transformation, surfactants, sustainable chemistry, Ute Schick
(IN BRIEF) BASF will build a new Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH EG) facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to supply ultra-pure chemicals essential for semiconductor production. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will strengthen Europe’s local supply chain for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Technology
Tagged advanced node technology, AI, automotive industry, BASF, BASF Expands Semiconductor Capabilities with High-Purity NH₄OH Facility in Ludwigshafen, chip manufacturing, Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide, etching, Europe, European semiconductor ecosystem, Gops Pillay, high-purity chemicals, Jens Liebermann, Ludwigshafen, NH4OH EG, semiconductor, semiconductor chemicals, supply chain resilience, sustainable manufacturing, wafer cleaning
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has entered a new partnership with Givaudan to distribute active cosmetic ingredients across Thailand’s fast-growing beauty and personal care markets. The agreement expands Brenntag’s specialty portfolio, supported by its Thailand Application and Innovation Centre, which provides formulation … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, News, Science, Technology
Tagged active ingredients, Application and Innovation Centre, Asia Pacific, Beauty Industry, biocosmetics, Bonwook Koo, Brenntag, Brenntag Expands Thai Beauty Portfolio Through New Distribution Partnership with Givaudan, cosmetics, formulation support, fragrance and beauty, Givaudan, Givaudan Active Beauty, haircare, ingredient distribution, INNOVATION, personal care, skincare, sustainability, THAILAND, wellness, Wissanee Ruangsorn
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed an exclusive European distribution agreement with ArcticZymes AS for its line of salt-active nucleases—SAN HQ, SAN-HQ GMP, M-SAN HQ, and M-SAN HQ GMP—used in gene therapy, vaccine manufacturing, and bioprocessing. Signed during the CPHI fair … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged ArcticZymes, biopharma, biopharmaceutical innovation, bioprocessing, biotechnology, Brenntag, Brenntag and ArcticZymes Join Forces to Support Growth in Biopharmaceutical and Gene Therapy Markets, CPHI Frankfurt, downstream processing, enzyme distribution, enzymes, European partnership, gene therapy, GMP, Joakim Rehné, life sciences, M-SAN HQ, nucleases, Paul Blackburn, SAN HQ, vaccine manufacturing
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite TCF 14001, a high-performance liquid thermal interface material designed for advanced optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Featuring a 14.5 W/m-K thermal conductivity — one of the highest among liquid TIMs — the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged 1.6T, 800G, advanced packaging, AI data centers, automotive electronics, coherent optics, cooling technology, heat management, Henkel, Henkel Expands Advanced TIM Portfolio with Loctite TCF 14001 for Next-Generation High-Density Electronics, high thermal conductivity, industrial automation, Loctite TCF 14001, optical transceivers, power generation, silicone gap filler, telecommunications, Thermal Interface Material, TIM, Tracy Lin
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched its first Packaging RecycLab in Shanghai, a cutting-edge facility aimed at advancing sustainable packaging through adhesive innovation and recycling research. Developed in alignment with the CEPI/4Evergreen framework, the lab enables localized testing, data generation, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged 4Evergreen, adhesives, Alejandro Schoenhoff, Asia-Pacific, CEPI, China Packaging Federation, circular economy, Green Packaging Recycling China Tour, Henkel, Henkel Opens RecycLab in China to Advance Circular Economy and Industry Collaboration, Li Hua, packaging industry, packaging innovation, Packaging recyclab, recycling, Shanghai, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, Yanjie Zheng
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened its first fumed alumina production plant, “Alu5,” in Yokkaichi, Japan, marking a key step in expanding its aluminum oxide business across Asia. The mid-double-digit million Euro investment will produce AEROXIDE®, a high-performance aluminum oxide solution … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged advanced materials, AEROXIDE, Alu5, aluminum oxide, Asia Pacific, carbon footprint reduction, Claus Rettig, coatings, electromobility, Elias Lacerda, Emmanuel Auer, Evonik, Evonik Coating Additives, Evonik expands Asia presence with launch of high-tech fumed alumina facility in Yokkaichi, Evonik Smart Effects, Evonik strengthens regional innovation with new aluminum oxide plant serving electromobility and coatings markets, Evonik’s new Alu5 facility in Japan marks major milestone in sustainable materials growth strategy, fumed alumina, German Ambassador to Japan, Green technology, INNOVATION, Japan, lithium-ion batteries, Manufacturing, Mie Prefecture, Nippon Aerosil, specialty chemicals, Supply Security, sustainability, Yokkaichi
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has made a strategic equity investment in U.S.-based biotech firm Cellibre to drive innovation in sustainable biomanufacturing. The collaboration will accelerate the commercialization of natural flavor ingredients and cosmetic bioactives produced through precision fermentation. By combining Symrise’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Ben Chiarelli, biomanufacturing, biotechnology, biotechnology investment, Cellibre, Clean Beauty, corporate sustainability, cosmetic bioactives, environmental responsibility, fermentation-derived ingredients, food and beverage industry, global supply chain, Imke Meyer, natural flavors, nutraceuticals, Precision Fermentation, sustainable cosmetics, Sustainable Ingredients, sustainable innovation, Symrise, Symrise Partners with Cellibre to Accelerate Biotechnology Innovation in Natural Flavors and Cosmetic Actives, taste balancing
(IN BRIEF) BASF and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme technologies and biobased polymers for fabric, dish, personal care, and industrial cleaning applications. The collaboration combines BASF’s expertise … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF and IFF advance sustainable chemistry with joint development of enzyme and polymer innovations, biobased polymers, bioscience, biotechnology, Chemical Industry, cleaning products, collaboration, Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials, eco-friendly solutions, enzyme technology, Erik Fyrwald, IFF, Industrial Cleaning, INNOVATION, International Flavors & Fragrances, Michael Heinz, personal care, protein engineering, Strategic alliance between BASF and IFF drives innovation in enzyme and biobased polymer technologies, sustainability, sustainable chemistry
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has approved a EUR 50 million, 10-year loan to Kemira for constructing a new biomaterials production facility in Finland. The project, jointly developed with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), will produce bio-based alpha-glucans … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged alpha-glucans, André Küüsvek, bio-based production, biobased products, biomaterials, biotechnology, Chemical Industry, Finland, green finance, IFF, industrial innovation, International Flavors & Fragrances, Kemira, NIB, NIB Backs Kemira’s EUR 130 Million Investment in Renewable Biomaterials to Advance Finland’s Green Industry, NIB Provides EUR 50 Million Loan to Kemira for New Bio-Based Materials Plant in Finland, Nordic Investment Bank, Nordic-Baltic region, Petri Castrén, renewable materials, renewable solutions, sustainability, sustainable chemistry
(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its partnership with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 exclusive automotive paint colors over the next three years, marking a major step toward greater innovation and customization in vehicle design. Since 2023, BASF Coatings has supplied … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Amethyst Purple, Asia Pacific OEMs, automotive coatings, automotive color innovation, automotive paint technology, BASF Coatings, BASF Coatings and Xiaomi Partner to Develop 100 Bespoke Automotive Colors Over the Next Three Years, BASF Coatings Expands Partnership with Xiaomi to Redefine Automotive Color Innovation and Design through 100 New Shades, Buttercup Yellow, CathoGuard 800, CHINA, ColorBrite, Dawn Pink Matte, High performance coatings, Jack Zou, Nightfall Rose, personalization, ProGloss 2K, ProGloss Plus 2K, R&D collaboration, SecuBloc primer, smart mobility, SU7, vehicle design, Velocity Red, waterborne basecoat, Xiaomi, YU7
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Isobionics® has introduced Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, a high-purity natural flavor ingredient designed for lime oil and citrus applications. Produced through fermentation technology using renewable resources, the product ensures exceptional consistency, sustainability, and purity above 95%. It … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged alpha-Farnesene 95, aroma ingredients, BASF, BASF Aroma Ingredients, BASF’s Isobionics® Expands Natural Aroma Portfolio with Launch of Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 for Lime Applications, beta-Bisabolene 90, beta-Caryophyllene 80, beverages, biotechnology, citrus flavors, EU food grade, FEMA 3839, fermentation technology, FLAVIS 01.040, FSSC 22000, Geleen Netherlands, Giovanni D’Andola, halal, high purity, Isobionics®, Isobionics® Strengthens BASF’s Aroma Ingredients Portfolio with Fermentation-Based Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 for Lime and Citrus Flavors, kosher, lime oil, natural flavor ingredients, renewable resources, Steffen Götz, sustainable production, sweets, trans-alpha-Bergamotene 80
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Tinuvin NOR 600, a new-generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer, at K2025 in Germany. The innovative additive expands BASF’s NOR-HALS platform and delivers exceptional UV and heat protection for PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin applications, especially in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged artificial turf, BASF, BASF Expands VALERAS Platform with Next-Generation Tinuvin NOR 600 for Long-Lasting Plastic Protection, BASF Launches Tinuvin NOR 600 to Advance Light Stabilization Performance in PVC and Polyolefin Applications, Chemical Industry, circular economy, durability, Joerg Bentlage, K2025, light stabilizers, NOR-HALS, outdoor plastics, plastic additives, plastic innovation, polyolefin, PVC, resource efficiency, roofing membranes, sustainability, Tinuvin NOR 600, UV protection, VALERAS™
(IN BRIEF) Solvay (Rhodia) and Veolia have achieved a 94% water reuse rate at Solvay’s Santo André plant in Brazil, saving the equivalent of 133 Olympic swimming pools of fresh water each year. Using Veolia’s ZeeWeed™ MBR membrane technology, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amni, Brazil, circular economy, drought resilience, ecological transformation, Emana®, environmental performance, freshwater conservation, GreenUp, industrial water management, Mauro Cruz, membrane technology, polymers, Rhodia, Rhodianyl, Ronia Oisiovici, Santo André, São Paulo, Setting New Industrial Benchmark, Solvay, Solvay and Veolia Achieve 94% Water Reuse at Santo André Plant, Solvay and Veolia Redefine Industrial Water Circularity in Brazil’s Drought-Prone São Paulo Region, Solvay’s Santo André Facility Reaches Near-Total Water Independence Through Partnership with Veolia, Strategic Collaboration Between Solvay and Veolia Delivers Breakthrough in Sustainable Water Management, sustainability, textile innovation, Veolia, Veolia Water Technologies, water independence, water recycling, water reuse, ZeeWeed MBR
(IN BRIEF) Henkel will showcase its latest innovations in EMI shielding, thermal management, debonding, and pad printing at Productronica 2025 in Munich, emphasizing sustainability, digitalization, and reliability in electronics manufacturing. The company will launch a new EMI shielding film for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged and Pad Printing Solutions at Productronica 2025, Anna Ryzhova, automotive electronics, Bart Van Eeghem, Battery Engineering Centers, Circularity, debonding, digital engineering, electronics manufacturing, EMI shielding, EMI testing, Henkel, Henkel Highlights Next-Generation Electronics Innovations and Pad Printing Technologies at Productronica 2025, Henkel Presents Advanced Materials and Digital Engineering Solutions to Drive Sustainable Electronics at Productronica 2025, Henkel to Unveil Advanced EMI Shielding, industrial power, Loctite Stycast CC 8555, Loctite Stycast US 8000AB, Mahmoud Awwad, Messe München, Pad Printing, PCB protection, printed electronics, Productronica 2025, sustainability, TELECOM, thermal interface materials, Thermal Management
(IN BRIEF) Integra Plastics AD, a Borealis group company based in Bulgaria, will convert its production facility to produce recycled polypropylene by October 2025, supported by the integration of Borealis’ Borcycle™ M mechanical recycling technology. The upgrade will enable the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Bulgaria, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged appliances, Borcycle™ M, Borealis, Borealis expands circular economy solutions as Integra Plastics adopts Borcycle M recycling technology to produce premium rPP, Borealis expands European recycling footprint with Integra Plastics upgrade in Bulgaria, Borealis invests in Bulgaria with Integra Plastics facility set to produce premium recycled polypropylene by 2025, Borealis strengthens circular economy strategy as Bulgarian Integra Plastics plant shifts to recycled polypropylene, Borealis subsidiary Integra Plastics to upgrade Bulgarian facility for recycled polypropylene production by 2025, Bulgaria, Bulgaria to host Borealis’ expanded recycled polypropylene operations with Integra Plastics facility upgrade, Bulgarian Integra Plastics plant to transition from rLDPE to recycled polypropylene under Borealis upgrade plan, capacity expansion, circular economy, Dirk Langhammer, ELV, End-of-Life Vehicle directive, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Integra Plastics AD, mechanical recycling, mobility, packaging, PPWR, recycled low-density polyethylene, recycled polypropylene, rLDPE, rPP, sustainability
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