(IN BRIEF) Henkel has improved its performance in two internationally recognized corporate reputation rankings. The company ranked seventh in the 2025 Caliber DAX 40 Ranking, remaining in the top quartile for the fourth consecutive year, and climbed from 66th to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged brand reputation, business ethics, business performance, Caliber DAX 40 Ranking, company rankings, corporate culture, corporate reputation, corporate strategy, corporate transparency, DAX 40, digitalization, ESG, global rankings, Global RepTrak 100, Governance, Henkel, Henkel Advances in Caliber DAX 40 and Global RepTrak®100 Reputation Assessments, Henkel Improves Global Reputation Rankings Through Sustainability and Innovation Focus, INNOVATION, International Business, leadership, reputation management, responsible business practices, stakeholder perception, stakeholder trust, sustainability, sustainable business
(IN BRIEF) Empa and Paul Scherrer Institute researchers have expanded the capabilities of the AiiDAlab software platform beyond materials science into fields including battery research, atmospheric science, and experimental data analysis. Originally designed to simplify scientific simulations through an intuitive … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AiiDA, AiiDAlab, AiiDAlab Expands Beyond Materials Science to Accelerate Battery and Climate Research, AiiDAlab Simplifies Complex Simulations and Experimental Analysis Across Multiple Research Fields, Aliaksandr Yakutovich, atmospheric research, battery research, Carlo Pignedoli, climate research, computational science, Corsin Battaglia, digitalization, Edan Bainglass, Empa, energy conversion, Giovanni Pizzi, greenhouse gas emissions, materials science, NCCR MARVEL, neutron scattering, Ole Schütt, Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, research infrastructure, RSC Digital Discovery, scientific computing, scientific workflows, simulation software, Stephan Henne, Swiss Spallation Neutron Source, workflow automation
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a comprehensively modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf to help packaging manufacturers accelerate the development and industrial scaling of sustainable packaging solutions. The upgraded site includes advanced machinery from strategic partner Nordmeccanica, expanded digital testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged Adhesive Technologies, adhesives, circular economy, coatings, Dirk Martin, Düsseldorf, flexible packaging, flexographic coating, gravure coating, Henkel, Henkel Expands Düsseldorf Packaging Competence Center to Accelerate Sustainable Packaging Innovation, Henkel Invests in Next-Generation Packaging Technologies Through Major Upgrade of Düsseldorf Competence Center, industrial testing, Inspiration Center Düsseldorf, Kai Ethner, labels industry, lamination technology, mono material packaging, Nordmeccanica, Packaging Competence Center, packaging industry, packaging innovation, packaging technology, recyclable packaging, specialty tapes, Sustainable packaging, Vincenzo Cerciello
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reported organic sales growth of 1.7 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by positive price and volume development across both its Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands divisions. Group sales reached approximately EUR 5.0 billion, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Adhesive Technologies, adjusted EBIT margin, Asia-Pacific, ATP Adhesive Systems, automotive industry, beauty products, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands, consumer goods, Earnings per share, electronics sector, fabric care, financial outlook, fiscal 2026, global markets, Hair business, hair care, Henkel, Henkel Continues Growth Strategy with Major Acquisitions and Positive First Quarter Sales Development, IMEA region, industrial adhesives, Laundry & Home Care, M&A strategy, Mobility & Electronics, Not Your Mother’s, operational growth, organic sales growth, packaging industry, raw material costs, Share Buyback Program, Strong Hair Care and Electronics Demand Drive Henkel Organic Sales Growth in Early 2026, Wetherby Laroc
(IN BRIEF) The Renewable Materials Conference 2026, organized by nova-Institute, will take place in Siegburg near Cologne from 22–24 September and is expected to gather 400–500 global participants across industry, policy, and research. Centered on the theme Defossilisation through innovation, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Science, Technology
Tagged bio-based polymers, bioeconomy, carbon capture and utilisation, CCU, CO2-based materials, Cologne, Covestro, defossilisation, European Bioplastics, fossil-free plastics, green materials, innovation award Renewable Material of the Year 2026, lignin utilisation, nova-Institute, nova-Institute Announces Final Program for Renewable Materials Conference 2026 in Germany, recycling technologies, renewable carbon economy, Renewable Carbon Initiative, Renewable Materials Conference 2026, Renewable Materials Conference 2026 Unveils Comprehensive Program Focused on Advancing Defossilisation Technologies and Global Industry Collaboration, Siegburg, sustainable chemicals, UPM Biochemicals, VERBIO
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability by ranking first in Europe and fifth globally in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index for the chemicals sector. The company achieved strong ESG performance across areas such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged CDP, Chemical Industry, climate neutrality, Climate Strategy, corporate governance, Dow Jones Best in Class Index, EcoVadis, ESG performance, human rights, LANXESS, LANXESS advances sustainability strategy with strong global rankings and upgraded ESG performance ratings, Matthias Zachert, Product Stewardship, S&P Global, Specialty chemicals group LANXESS recognised for climate strategy and governance excellence in global index, sustainability, sustainability ratings, Sustainalytics, water management
(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has awarded the 2026 Potts Medal for Chemistry to Dr Matthew Wallace, a UKRI Future Leaders Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia, recognising his contributions to advanced chemical research. A Liverpool graduate, Dr … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Education, Pharma & Biotech, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged chemical biology, chemistry awards, ChemSoc, Dave Adams, drug discovery, Harold Edwin Potts, Jon Iggo, Liverpool graduate Matthew Wallace receives Potts Medal for contributions to modern chemistry and scientific innovation, materials science, Matthew Wallace, NMR research, nuclear magnetic resonance, Potts Medal, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, Royal Society of Chemistry, UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, University of East Anglia, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool honours Matthew Wallace with 2026 Potts Medal for achievements in advanced chemical research, Waters Corporation, Yaroslav Khimyak
(IN BRIEF) A collaborative initiative led by Austrian partners is introducing a fully closed-loop recycling system at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, where 100,000 reusable cups made from 100 percent recycled plastic will be used throughout the event. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged Altstoff Recycling Austria, ARA, Austrian Circular Economy Initiative Brings Fully Recycled Reusable Cups to Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Borcycle C, Borouge International, circular economy, closed loop recycling, Closed Loop Recycling Project Sets New Sustainability Benchmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2026, DigiDot, environmental innovation, Eurovision Song Contest, green event, Greiner Packaging, OMV, recycled plastic, ReOil®, reusable cups, sustainability, Vienna, waste management
(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2026, despite lower year-on-year sales, as cost-saving measures and a surge in customer orders driven by geopolitical uncertainty helped boost profitability. While sales declined due to exchange-rate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing
Tagged biosolutions, Chemical Industry, Christian Hartel, cost savings, EBITDA growth, energy costs, financial performance, global markets, Middle East conflict, PACE program, polymers, polysilicon, Q1 2026 results, restructuring program, revenue growth, silicones, supply chain uncertainty, Wacker Chemie AG, Wacker Chemie Raises Sales Outlook After Solid Start to 2026 with Improved Margins, Wacker Chemie Sees Earnings Boost from Efficiency Program and Market Volatility in Early 2026
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH has expanded its mobile NIR spectroscopy solution to include new applications for the footwear and textile industries, addressing the growing need for accurate material identification in complex products. The technology enables rapid, on-site detection of materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged blended fabrics, circular economy, cotton polyester viscose blends, digital product passport, EVA polyester polyurethane, footwear industry, industrial measurement solutions, material identification, material transparency, mobile NIR spectroscopy, near infrared technology, recycling technology, sustainability, textile industry, trinamiX enhances handheld spectroscopy platform with new applications for complex material analysis in fashion and manufacturing sectors, trinamiX expands mobile spectroscopy solution to enable advanced material identification in footwear and textile industries, trinamiX GmbH, trinamiX PAL Two
La nueva opción en español de la certificación PMI-CPMAI facilita a los profesionales de España el desarrollo de las competencias más demandadas para la gestión de proyectos de IA (EN BREVE) El Project Management Institute ha lanzado en español la … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Chemicals, Construction, Defence, Economy, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, International Trade, Management, Metals and Minerals, Pharma & Biotech, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, certificación PMI-CPMAI, ciclo de vida de proyectos de IA, ciencia de datos, competencias en IA, CPMAI, datos, desarrollo de modelos, desarrollo profesional, equipos multifuncionales, España, ética en IA, gestión de proyectos de inteligencia artificial, gobernanza, Inteligencia artificial, metodología estructurada, PMI, profesionales de proyectos, project management, Project Management Institute, proyectos de IA, tecnologías de la información, transformación digital
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Shinehigh to deliver advanced supramolecular active ingredient technologies to the beauty and personal care market. The partnership covers key regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, and focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged active ingredients, beauty and personal care, Brenntag expands specialty ingredients portfolio through exclusive global distribution agreement with Shinehigh, Brenntag SE, cosmetics industry, distribution agreement, INNOVATION, Jiaheng Zhang, molecular engineering, Shinehigh, skincare, supramolecular technology, Synthrix AI platform, Teresa Harding
(IN BRIEF) The nova-Institute is offering a specialised online workshop to help businesses and stakeholders prepare for potential EU regulations introducing quotas for bio-based plastics in packaging. With the European Commission exploring binding targets that could take effect as early … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged bio-based plastics, bioeconomy, biomass availability, carbon footprint, Christopher vom Berg, circular economy, EU policy, European Commission, LCA, LCI databases, life cycle assessment, Michael Carus, nova-Institute, nova-Institute introduces specialised training session addressing EU bioeconomy strategy and future quotas for bio-based plastics, packaging industry, polymers, Regulatory framework, renewable feedstock, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Higuchi Inc. have launched a new joint laboratory in Yokohama, Japan, to advance oral drug delivery innovation and support pharmaceutical companies with localized technical expertise. The Open Pharma Lab will provide access to Evonik’s EUDRAGIT® polymers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Asia market, biotechnology, drug delivery, EUDRAGIT® Polymers, Evonik expands Asia innovation network with new Yokohama lab in partnership with Higuchi, Evonik Industries, excipients, formulation development, Guido Skudlarek, Healthcare, Higuchi Inc, Open Pharma Lab, pharmaceutical innovation, Wataru Ohama, Yokohama Japan
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS will participate in the CHEMUK trade fair for the first time, presenting its portfolio of oxidation and disinfection solutions across home care and industrial applications. Key highlights include the Oxone monopersulfate compound for low-temperature laundry detergents, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biocide free products, CDP concept Control Detect Prevent, chemical industry solutions, CHEMUK, chlorine free disinfectant, disinfectant active ingredients, industrial hygiene, Klarix, Klarix EXIT, LANXESS, LANXESS Introduces Innovative Oxidation and Biocide Management Technologies at CHEMUK Exhibition in Birmingham, low temperature detergents, NEC Birmingham, oxidation technology, Oxone monopersulfate, paints coatings adhesives, Preventol, Preventol OX
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is investing €80 million to expand its biotechnology capabilities at its Fermas site in Slovenská Ľupča, Slovakia, adding advanced downstream fermentation technology to support pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing. The move responds to increasing demand for complex pharmaceutical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Slovakia
Tagged bio-based materials, Biosurfactants, biotechnology investment, Biotika, Degussa AG, downstream fermentation, drug substance production, Evonik, Evonik Enhances Fermentation and Downstream Processing Capacity to Meet Rising Demand for Complex Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Fermas, fermentation technology, global pharma supply chain, industrial biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, rhamnolipids, Slovenská Ľupča Slovakia, specialty chemicals, sustainable chemicals
(IN BRIEF) Sika has established a new national subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen its presence in Central Asia and improve access to a rapidly growing construction market. The move expands the company’s global network to 103 subsidiaries and supports its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bishkek, building materials, Central Asia, Christoph Ganz, construction industry, economic growth, energy projects, GDP growth, global strategy, industrial construction, infrastructure, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, market expansion, regional network, Sika, Sika Establishes Local Operations in Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Market Access and Customer Proximity, Sika Strengthens Regional Network with Strategic Entry into Kyrgyzstan’s Fast-Growing Economy, subsidiaries, Uzbekistan, World Bank
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a global program called “Reliability Begins Here” to promote the use of Loctite threadlockers in industrial assembly. The initiative is designed to address growing demands for reliability in manufacturing by highlighting the role of threadlocking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged adhesives, assembly performance, Engineering Solutions, equipment reliability, global program, Henkel, Henkel Advances Industrial Assembly Innovation with New Global Reliability Initiative, Henkel Introduces Worldwide Campaign to Drive Adoption of Threadlocking Technologies in Manufacturing, industrial assembly, industrial technology, IoT monitoring, Loctite, Loctite Pulse, maintenance, Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, productivity, reliability, Reliability Begins Here, Stefan de Diego, threadlockers
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has agreed to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments, part of the Packages Group, in a deal valued at approximately €50 million. The divestment is part of AkzoNobel’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited, AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel Advances Global Strategy with Planned Sale of Pakistan Decorative Paints Business to IGI Investments, coatings business, decorative paints, divestment strategy, enterprise value 16.2 billion PKR, global markets, Greg Poux Guillaume, IGI Investments, Packages Group, Pakistan paints industry, portfolio restructuring, Syed Hyder Ali
(IN BRIEF) A study led by Empa has found that emissions from industrial feedstock chemicals could delay the recovery of the ozone layer by several years. These substances, still used in manufacturing processes, have been underestimated in both usage and … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AGAGE, atmospheric research, carbon tetrachloride, CFCs, climate change, Empa, environmental policy, feedstock chemicals, fluoropolymers, greenhouse gases, HFCs, HFOs, lithium ion batteries, Martin Vollmer, Montreal Protocol, New Study Finds Industrial Feedstock Emissions Could Delay Global Ozone Layer Recovery by Several Years, ozone layer, Scientists Warn Increasing Industrial Chemical Use May Postpone Ozone Layer Restoration, Stefan Reimann
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