(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has supplied its Lewatit TP 108 DW ion exchange resin for De Watergroep’s mobile water treatment plant in Brussels, Belgium, aimed at removing PFAS contamination from drinking water. The modular plant, operational since May 2024, can treat … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its production capacity for its advanced X3D® catalyst technology, which utilizes 3D printing to create high-performance catalysts that improve reactor efficiency and reduce energy use. The first industrial-scale X3D production plant is set to open … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Linxens are collaborating to advance printed electronics for medical wearables, debuting a skin patch concept featuring self-regulating heating elements designed to enhance patient comfort. The innovation, ideal for applications like pain relief and temperature-regulated drug delivery, … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged biosensors, carbon resistive inks, conductive inks, connectivity, flexible circuits, Healthcare, Henkel, INNOVATION, IoT, Linxens, Linxens Healthcare, Loctite portfolio, MEDICA trade show, medical wearables, Minh Lê, pain relief, patient comfort, Pia Schmiedel, Positive Temperature Coefficient inks, printed electronics, resistive inks, Roll-to-Roll screen printing, self-regulating heating elements, silver conductive inks, skin patches, temperature-controlled drug delivery
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is using the Eurotier 2024 event to highlight its sustainable contributions to animal protein production through innovative feed ingredients and feeding concepts. By sharing life cycle assessments for products such as Ecobiol® and GuanAMINO®, and publishing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Animal Nutrition, Biolys®, Carbon Footprint Reductions, Dr. Gaetano Blanda, Ecobiol®, Eurotier 2024, Evonik, GuanAMINO®, sustainability, Sustainable Feed Innovations
(IN BRIEF) Covestro’s management has recommended shareholders accept a €62.00 per share takeover offer from ADNOC International, highlighting the strategic partnership’s alignment with Covestro’s sustainability goals and the attractive 54% premium offered. The offer period runs through November 27, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ADNOC International, Covestro, Germany, investment, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A University of Helsinki study led by Sabrina Roth reveals that the combination of climate change and chemical pollution creates a far greater threat to ecosystems and human health than previously understood. Roth’s research shows that extreme weather … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Chemical Pollution, climate change, ecosystems, environmental, human health, Sabrina Roth, sustainability, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Sika has completed the acquisition of Chema, a leading Peruvian manufacturer of tile setting materials, strengthening its presence in the growing mortar segment. Founded over 50 years ago, Chema is known for its high-quality products and efficient distribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Chema, marketing, Mike Campion, partnership, PERU, Sika, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), in partnership with Stichting Big Chemistry, has launched a funding initiative to support proof-of-concept studies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting the physical and chemical properties of complex molecular systems. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has sold its chemical API-focused manufacturing site, Evotec DS GmbH, to Monacum Partners as part of its “Priority Reset” strategy to focus on core growth areas. The Halle/Westphalia-based facility, now renamed DAPIN GmbH, will continue its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, API Manufacturing Site, DAPIN GmbH, Evotec, Monacum Partners, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has finalized the sale of its flocculant mining business to Solenis, transferring several key flocculant brands to focus on its core strengths in flotation and solvent extraction for the mining industry. This move, part of BASF’s “Winning … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF specializing in mobile spectroscopy solutions, will showcase its innovative plastic and textile identification technologies at the Plastics Recycling Show Asia (PRSA) 2024 in Singapore on November 13-14. The company aims to highlight … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Adrian Vogel, BASF, Innovative Recycling Solutions, partnership, Plastics Recycling Show Asia (PRSA) 2024, Singapore, sustainability, trinamiX, trinamiX Mobile NIR (Near-Infrared) Spectroscopy Solutions
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new chemical method that dramatically extends the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of charge cycles. This innovation uses a special protective layer on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik recently celebrated 50 years of methionine production at its Antwerp site, a crucial location in its global production of MetAMINO® for animal feed. The anniversary highlighted Antwerp’s role in Evonik’s international network and emphasized the company’s call … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Antwerp, Belgium, Dr. Gaetano Blanda, Evonik, Johann-Caspar Gammelin, MetAMINO®, Methionine Production, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At FAKUMA 2024, Borealis and key partners showcased advanced plastics processing solutions, focusing on sustainable materials for packaging and healthcare. Highlighting collaborations with companies like BMB, Engel, and ARBURG, Borealis demonstrated various applications using recycled and renewable feedstocks, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arburg, BMB, Borealis, Engel, Fakuma 2024, Healthcare, INNOVATION, ONI, packaging, partnership, Plastics Solutions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive, including its use in infant food, after a recent scientific review. Evonik, a major producer of silica, welcomed this … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AEROSIL, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Evonik, FOOD, safety, Silica Products, Silicon Dioxide, SIPERNAT®, sustainability, ZEOFREE®
(IN BRIEF) BASF has partnered with Acadian Plant Health™ to expand its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants. These biostimulants, derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, help crops withstand stressors like heat and drought, supporting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration will distribute these … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Acadian Plant Health, Ascophyllum nodosum, BASF, CANADA, Climate-Resilient Farming, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, Seaweed Biostimulants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its polyurethane production at the Düsseldorf site, marking the third European Henkel facility to receive this sustainability certification. This certification confirms the use of bio-based and recycled raw materials … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has announced a €100 million investment aimed at enhancing its research and development (R&D) infrastructure over the next three years, targeting sustainable solutions and digital advancements. This initiative supports the company’s commitment to becoming fully circular and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Covestro, INNOVATION, investment, R&D, Sucheta Govil, sustainability, Torsten Heinemann
(IN BRIEF) The nova-Institute has announced the formation of a specialized group of biopolymer experts aimed at enhancing market and trend reporting in the renewable carbon sector. This initiative focuses on advancing sustainability in the chemical and materials industries by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biopolymer, Doris de Guzman, Lars Börger, Michael Carus, nova-Institute, Renewable Carbon Sector, sustainability, Tanver Ali
(IN BRIEF) Scientists have identified the first instances of genetic mutations in Anopheles funestus mosquitoes that confer resistance to DDT, a previously widespread insecticide now banned due to environmental concerns. This discovery, made by researchers from the University of Glasgow … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged DDT, Dr. Francesco Baldini, Fredros Okumu, Genetic Resistance, Ifakara Health Institute, Insecticide Use, Joel Odero, malaria, Mosquitoes, Tanzania, University of Glasgow
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its Changshu production facility in China, allowing the company to introduce a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives for sustainable coating applications. Using the mass balance approach, Arkema … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arkema, ASIA, Changshu Site, CHINA, Heidi Wang, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, Resin Production, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest sustainable innovations at Fakuma 2024 under the theme #ourplasticsjourney, focusing on more efficient and eco-friendly plastic solutions. Highlights include the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit-breaker, developed with Siemens, which uses biomass-balanced plastics, and BASF’s expanded … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Fakuma 2024, INNOVATION, Plastic Solutions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis is partnering with Dürr to build an energy-efficient paint shop at its Kenitra site in Morocco, doubling the facility’s capacity for electric and hybrid vehicle production. The plant will utilize advanced technologies like the EcoInCure electric oven, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Dürr, electric vehicle, MOROCCO, Netherland, Paint Shop, partnership, Stellantis, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Yara International has officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strategically located along the North Sea and Kiel Canal. This facility is set to import up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually, making … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Innovative Closed-Loop System, Jules Verne, Owens Corning, partnership, sustainability, Wind Turbine Blade Recycling, ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) Project
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan’s UBE Corporation for an enterprise value of €460 million, with expected proceeds around €500 million. This sale allows LANXESS to exit its last polymer business … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, which supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer for all Covestro shares at €62.00 each, valuing the company at approximately €11.7 billion. The agreement ensures ADNOC’s commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik Oxeno has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities for INA-based plasticizers, specifically ELATUR® CH (DINCH) and ELATUR® DINCD, to meet the growing market demand. The expansion will take place at the existing C4 production facilities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has commenced a major expansion at its Charleston site in Berkeley County, South Carolina, aimed at increasing the production capacity of precipitated silica by 50% to meet rising demand from the tire industry, especially for green tires. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Charleston Facility, Evonik, expansion, Guido Skudlarek, Johnny Cribb, Kenneth Bittner, Lauren Kjeldsen, partnership, silica, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Allied Green Ammonia (AGA) has appointed AFRY as the Owner’s Engineer for its flagship green ammonia project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The project will use 100% renewable energy, combining 4.75 GW of solar power and battery energy storage … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sto Group once again participated in World Cleanup Day, an international initiative aimed at reducing global waste, on September 27, 2024. Employees from Sto’s global offices took part in local cleanup activities, collecting litter and various discarded items … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Dr. Eike Messow, Environmental commitment, Global Participation, Sto Group, sustainability, World Cleanup Day
(IN BRIEF) Dürr has launched the GigaCoater™, a cutting-edge machine designed for simultaneous two-sided coating of battery electrodes. It offers faster speeds, larger substrate capabilities, and significant cost savings, enhancing both quality and efficiency in battery production. The GigaCoater™ expands … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged battery production, Coating, Dürr, GigaCoater™
(IN BRIEF) BASF has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at becoming the leading chemical company supporting the green transformation of its customers. The company plans to focus on its core chemical businesses while giving more flexibility to standalone divisions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Dr. Markus Kamieth, green transformation, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has introduced a new particle technology to meet the rising demand for sustainable metal effect finishes in architectural applications. Their new Interpon D Natural Metals range offers the aesthetic and durable qualities of real metal without its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has joined the Finnish Environment Ministry’s Circular Economy Green Deal, committing to promoting a low-carbon, circular economy. The company plans to use 30 kilotons of Finnish plastic waste as raw material by 2035 and improve its energy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a breakthrough process that allows up to four times more recycled rubber to be used in new tire production. Traditionally, only 5% of recycled rubber could be reused due to the vulcanization process, which makes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Christian Mani, Evonik, sustainability, tire recycling
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is advancing its green transformation by expanding the use of electrodialysis, a process that converts salts from chemical processes into valuable raw materials like caustic soda and sulfuric acid. This technology aims to reduce energy consumption, raw … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged caustic soda, Chemical Industry, Electrodialysis, Evonik, salt, sulfuric acid, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a groundbreaking model of the skin microbiome that allows for realistic, scientifically validated testing of how cosmetic ingredients impact the skin’s microbial communities. This model recreates the complex interactions between microbes, providing more accurate insights … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biotechnology, Cosmetics Testing, Evonik, Skin Microbiome Model, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched a new innovation strategy aimed at generating €1.5 billion in additional sales by 2032. The strategy focuses on three key areas: bio-based solutions, the energy transition, and the circular economy. These initiatives will help drive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged bio-based solutions, circular economy, energy transition, Evonik, Harald Schwager, INNOVATION, Ralph Marquardt, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a significant Project Management and Consultancy contract by Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA) to manage the construction of a new chemical and fertilizer plant in Aswan, Egypt. The facility will produce 600 tons of nitric … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bilfinger, Chemical Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA), Christian Rugland, construction, EGYPT, Fertilizer Plant, partnership, sustainability
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