(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
(IN BRIEF) At the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, BASF Coatings highlighted its commitment to sustainability and talent development in the automotive sector. Using BASF’s eco-friendly Glasurit 100 Line, Yuto Hoshino from Japan won the gold medal in the Car Painting … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 3M, automotive industry, automotive refinish, BASF, Car Painting skill, Chris Titmarsh, collision repair, Competition, David Hoey, eco-efficiency, Glasurit 100 Line, Jason Scherer, Lara Kaufmann, Refinity, Ronan Le Tutour, SATA, skills development, sustainability, vocational training, WorldSkills International, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, young talent, Yuto Hoshino
(IN BRIEF) Six major companies—Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, Teijin Aramid, and Umicore—have launched the Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA) to promote sustainability across the optical fiber and cable sector. SOFIA aims to improve transparency, communication, and standardized … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA), Teijin Aramid, Umicore
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