(IN BRIEF) Sika is establishing a cutting-edge facility in Lima, Peru, to manufacture synthetic macro fibers, further solidifying its position as a key supplier to the mining industry and infrastructure projects in Latin America. These fibers, leveraging advanced technology, enhance … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Anna Borg, BASF, Germany, Martin Brudermüller, Nordlicht Wind Farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) In a significant collaboration for Earth Day 2024, Covestro Taiwan and Chaoyang University of Technology have signed a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plus University Social Responsibility (USR) MOU. This partnership expands their existing cooperation to develop an environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Chaoyang University of Technology, Covestro, Covestro Taiwan, Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, Dr. Dao-Ming Cheng, Dr. Joerg Polster, Environmental Education, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in renewable fuels and sustainable feedstock, is showcasing its Neste RE™ feedstock at Chinaplas 2024 in Shanghai. Neste RE™, derived from bio-based and chemically recycled materials, offers a significant reduction in the carbon footprint … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Carrie Song, Neste, Neste RE™, Plastics Manufacturing, Renewable and Recycled Feedstock, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Neste has achieved a significant milestone in chemical recycling by processing pyrolysis oil derived from discarded vehicle tires, supplied by Scandinavian Enviro Systems, into high-quality raw material for new plastics and chemicals at its refinery in Porvoo, Finland. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Andreas Teir, chemicals, Discarded Tires, Enviro Systems, High-Quality Raw Material, Neste, partnership, plastics, pyrolysis oil, recycling, Susanna Sieppi, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is set to showcase its latest solutions for the polyurethane industry at UTECH Europe 2024, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable innovation and deep understanding of polyurethane chemistry. Highlighting its portfolio transformation towards sustainable additive solutions based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Evonik, Roberto Vila-Keller, sustainability, Sustainable Additives, UTECH Europe 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
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 2023 Supplier of the Year, Awards, BASF, General Motors, Jeff Morrison, partnership, sustainability, Uta Holzenkamp
(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
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, electric motors, Material Portfolio, partnership, Shanghai
(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a leading polymer manufacturer, showcases its latest innovations at Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt. With a focus on sustainability and productivity, Covestro presents four teams highlighting its diverse portfolio, including waterborne INSQIN® products for sustainable textile coatings, Desmomelt® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Covestro, Innovative Textile Solutions, sustainability, Techtextil 2024, Thomas Michaelis
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is set to underscore the importance of supply security and sustainability in its amino acids portfolio at the China Feed Industry Expo 2024. With a focus on animal nutrition, the company will introduce its latest products and … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Finland, Harjavalta Plant, negotiations, partnership, sustainability, Tomi Oja
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA is scheduled to release its first quarter 2024 results on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 08:00 CEST, followed by a presentation in English at 12:00 CEST. Interested parties can access the report, presentation, and webcast … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway
Tagged Financial, First Quarter 2024 Results, investment, Yara International ASA
(IN BRIEF) In a bid to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy, Borealis has announced a significant investment of EUR 4.5 million in the cracker furnaces of its Porvoo site. This investment aims to increase the utilization of renewable … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial, Marketing
Tagged BASF, BASF Care Chemicals, BASF Personal Care Europe, Beyond Beauty, Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life, Care Chemicals, Dr. Becky Stiles, Gisela Pinheiro, in-cosmetics Global, Paris, personal care, Personal Care Industry, Product Carbon Footprint Transparency, sustainable
(IN BRIEF) WACKER’s mRNA competence center in Halle is gearing up to produce an active ingredient for combatting acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in collaboration with Pantherna Therapeutics. The center, equipped with four new production lines, will more than triple … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged ARDS Treatment, Dr. Guido Seidel, Dr. Jörg Kaufmann, mRNA Production, PAN004, Pantherna, partnership, sustainability, WACKER
(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
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged BASF, CHINAPLAS 2024, Hazel Sprafke, IrgaCycle™, plastic additives, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line in Darmstadt, Germany, has transitioned its production of DEGACRYL® specialty acrylates to renewable energy sources, reducing annual CO2 emissions by approximately 1,400 metric tons. This move aligns with the business line’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema unveils its new employer brand campaign, “What Are You Made Of?”, aimed at attracting and selecting candidates based on their unique combination of skills, qualities, and personality traits. Departing from traditional hiring approaches, Arkema emphasizes the importance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, France, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'What Are You Made Of?', Arkema, Innovative Employer Brand Campaign, recruitment, Thierry Le Hénaff
(IN BRIEF) Borealis announces the successful acquisition of Integra Plastics AD, a Bulgarian advanced mechanical recycling player, solidifying its position in the circular economy landscape. Integra Plastics’ state-of-the-art recycling plant, with an annual capacity exceeding 20,000 tons, significantly bolsters Borealis’ … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Solvay has announced its membership in the Cyber Security Coalition, marking a strategic move to enhance its cyber defense capabilities and foster a secure digital environment. This alignment with Solvay’s global cybersecurity strategy reflects its commitment to safeguarding … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Defence, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Brad Rector, Cyber Defense, cyber security, partnership, Solvay
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has received Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for specific grades of its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) to be used in food-grade packaging. This milestone underscores Borealis’ commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis and AKVA Group have collaborated to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in sustainable aquaculture: the world’s first workboat hull crafted from renewable plastic. Utilizing Borealis’ Bornewables™ range of renewable polyolefins, AKVA Group’s iconic Polarcirkel series now boasts a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AKVA Group, aquaculture, Borealis, Freddy Bakken Braseth, John Webster, Norway, partnership, Renewable Plastic Workboat Hull, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has approved the construction of an ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the push for low-emission shipping fuels. Yara Clean Ammonia, Azane, and Fjord … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Ammonia Bunkering Facility, Azane, Fjord Base, low-emission, Magnus Ankarstrand, Norway, partnership, shipping, Steinar Kostøl, Stig Førde, sustainability, Yara
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has been honored with the Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Award (ABEA) for the second consecutive year, specifically in the category of Best New Bioprocessing Supplier Award: Upstream Processing, for its Cell Culture Solutions portfolio. As a crucial component … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Project STOP, a collaboration between Borealis and Systemiq, has achieved significant milestones in its mission to improve waste management in Indonesia. Since its inception, over 400,000 individuals have gained access to waste services, leading to the collection of … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Banyuwangi, Ben Dixon, Borealis, Indonesia, Ipuk Fiestiandani, partnership, Project STOP, sustainability, SYSTEMIQ, Thomas Gangl, waste management
(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
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BEAUTY 2024, Consumer Use, Düsseldorf, NIR Spectrometer, partnership, Revea, skin care, technology, trinamiX, Troels Marstrand, Wilfried Hermes
(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S, a leading coatings manufacturer, has unveiled Hempatherm IC, its pioneering thermal insulation coatings system designed to address the escalating need to manage Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and control maintenance costs. Comprising Hempatherm IC 170 and Hempatherm … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged David Hunter, Hempatherm IC, Hempel, sustainability, Thermal Insulation Coatings System, Zechariah Lim
(IN BRIEF) Arkema’s Agiplast, a leader in high-performance thermoplastic recycling, expands its Virtucycle® program within the Arkema group by introducing over 15 certified grades. These grades are derived from specialty polyamides and PVDF, recycled at Agiplast’s state-of-the-art facility in Italy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, France, Industrial, Italy, Technology
Tagged Agiplast, Arkema group, custom recycling program, Francois Tanguy, high performance polymer grades, high performance thermoplastics recycling, Nicole Munoz, polymers, PVDF, recycling, SCS Global Services, Specialty polyamides, Virtucycle®
(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Borealis and Thomas Gangl have reached a mutual decision to terminate Gangl’s mandate as CEO of Borealis AG, effective June 30, 2024. Gangl, with a career spanning over two decades at OMV, held key … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Borealis, CEO, Daniela Vlad, Termination, Thomas Gangl
(IN BRIEF) The joint venture, Evonik Vland Biotech, established by Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech, officially commenced operations in Binzhou, China, aiming to bolster the market presence of probiotics for livestock gut health in the Greater China region while … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Animal Gut Health Solutions, Arron Chen, Dr. Xu Wang, Evonik, Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech, Evonik Vland Biotech, Johann-Caspar Gammelin, partnership, sustainability, Vland Group
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s EUDRAGIT® polymers, renowned coatings for pharmaceuticals, celebrate 70 years of revolutionizing drug delivery. With over 23,000 patents and 10,000 scientific publications, these methacrylate polymers have become industry standards, employed in formulations for modified drug release across 80 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 70 Years, EUDRAGIT® Polymers, Evonik, INNOVATION, partnership, Paul Spencer, Pharmaceutical, sustainability, Thomas Riermeier
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals is ramping up efforts to advance low-carbon cement and concrete technologies, aiming to foster growth and sustainability in the construction sector. Key partnerships with startups like Fortera and established players like Ecocem demonstrate the company’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Several supply chain partners have joined forces to introduce new premium snack packaging made with 50% recycled plastic. Launched for PepsiCo’s Sunbites brand in the UK and Ireland, the packaging meets stringent EU regulatory requirements for food contact. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged 50% Recycled Plastic, Amcor, Archana Jagannathan, Gerald Rebitzer, GreenDot, INEOS, Ireland, IRPLAST, Laurent Auguste, partnership, PepsiCo, Rob Ingram, Snack Packaging, Sunbites brand, sustainability, TACOIL™
(IN BRIEF) Evonik, Germany’s second-largest chemical company, has secured a €500 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate its sustainable transformation. The financing will support Evonik’s Next Generation Solutions portfolio, which focuses on energy-efficient, bio-based, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged EIB, Evonik, Germany, Maike Schuh, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability, sustainable transformation
(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
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BASF, beta-Caryophyllene 80, FlavourTalk Exhibition, Giovanni D’Andola, innovative, Isobionics®, Natural Flavor
(IN BRIEF) Evonik introduces the Evonik Skin Institute, a global network of life science experts and labs aimed at bolstering support for claim-substantiated cosmetics. This initiative merges Evonik’s advanced biotech platform with a global network of evaluation labs, enhancing customer … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged cosmetics, Evonik, Jennifer Bourland, Skin Institute, Yann d'Hervé
(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace, Airbus, Arkema, HAICoPAS, Hexcel, HexPly® thermoplastic tapes, partnership, Safran, sustainability, thermoplastic composites, USA
(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
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, BASF, Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, Global Sustainability Certification, Monomers Division, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Brenntag reported solid financial results despite market challenges, with sales declining by 11.0% due to lower prices and volumes. Operating gross profit reached 4,041.8 million EUR (-3.7%), and operating EBITA stood at 1,265.0 million EUR (-13.1%), … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged Brenntag, Brenntag Essentials, Brenntag Essentials showed a resilient performance according to expectations. Especially the North America segment achieved a positive result, Brenntag Specialties, chemicals, Christian Kohlpaintner, dividend, eaarnings, Earnings per share, financial performance, financial results, Free cash flow, Guidance 2024, ingredients distribution, Kristin Neumann, operating EBITA, Operating gross profit, Outlook & Guidance 2024, partly compensating the de
(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Desktop Metal have enhanced their partnership with the qualification of Evonik’s INFINAM® ST 6100 L photopolymer on Desktop Metal’s ETEC Xtreme 8K and Pro XL 3D printers. INFINAM® ST 6100 L, renowned for its high strength … Read the full press release
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