(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced key changes to its executive leadership team, with Sophie Fouillat appointed as Executive Vice-President of Strategy, and Tilo Quink joining as Senior Vice President of Performance Additives. Laurent Tellier will move to the role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Arkema, Bernard Boyer, ERWOAN PEZRON, LAURENT TELLIER, leadership, Sophie Fouillat, Thierry Le Hénaff, Tilo Quink
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has received ISCC PLUS certification for its Nansha production site in China, allowing the company to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins for the Asian market. This certification supports Arkema’s commitment to sustainability and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arkema, ASIA, Awards, CHINA, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, safety, Specialty Resins Facility, sustainability, Terry Lin
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA has announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast as part of a strategic shift to focus on high-potential markets in Africa. This move is aligned with Yara’s 2030 Africa … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has completed the expansion of its food and beverage (F&B) powder blending facility in Jinqiao, Shanghai, marking a significant step in enhancing its production capabilities and operational efficiency. The new state-of-the-art blender in the seasoning plant increases … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged blender installation, Chinese market, F&B powder blending, food and beverage industry, Global President F&B, high-quality products, INNOVATION, Jinqiao, Kapil Sethia, manufacturing capabilities, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, production capacity, Robert Marti, seasoning plant, Shanghai, STRATEGY, Symrise, Walter Ribeiro
(IN BRIEF) BASF is launching its first Care 360° Sustainability Days, a virtual event from September 17-19, 2024, aimed at fostering collaboration with industry leaders in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and Industrial Formulators sectors. The event will focus … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Care 360° Sustainability Days, Dr. Matthias Maase, net-zero, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Infinium have formed a strategic partnership to produce low-carbon plastics using Infinium’s eNaphtha, a sustainable feedstock made from captured CO2 emissions. This collaboration aims to reduce the carbon footprint of polyolefins, a type of plastic widely … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, eNaphtha, Infinium, low-carbon, Mirjam Mayer, partnership, Plastics Revolution, polyolefins, Robert Schuetzle, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has expanded its presence in Brazil’s Life Science market with the acquisition of specialty chemicals distributors PIC and PharmaSpecial. The deal, which adds an Applications & Innovation Center and two laboratories to Brenntag’s network, will enhance its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Brazil, Brenntag, Fabio Morais, François Bleger, Life Science Market, partnership, PIC and PharmaSpecial, sustainability, Switzerland, Torsten Walz
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified new organic compounds that could replace conventional plastics, offering a sustainable solution amid growing environmental concerns. The study, led by Prof. Dr. ir. Stefan Bon, explores the potential of hydrophobic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has announced that its disinfectant, Rely+On Virkon, has been proven effective against the Mpox virus, following the WHO’s declaration of an international health emergency due to rising infections in Central and East Africa. The disinfectant is crucial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged central Africa, East Africa, Emergency Alert, LANXESS, Mpox virus, partnership, Rely+On Virkon, Roy van Wel, sustainability, World Health Organization’s (WHO)
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has supplied key equipment for Mondi’s containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland, as part of an expansion and upgrade project. The delivery includes a new hardwood NSSC production line and an upgraded woodyard, which will increase the mill’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, equipment, Finland, Juha Koukka, Mondi, NSSC Production Line, partnership, sustainability, Woodyard Upgrade
(IN BRIEF) Sika has doubled the production capacity at its Bekasi plant, Indonesia’s largest facility for mortars, to meet the rising demand from infrastructure and building projects. This expansion, along with an increase in distribution points across the country, positions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Indonesia, Mortar Plant, partnership, Philippe Jost, Sika
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s MACBETH project marks a revolutionary advancement in the chemical industry. The team, led by Robert Franke, installed a demonstration plant at the Marl Chemical Park, showcasing innovative research cast in steel and iron. This project highlights significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Chemical Industry, Evonik, INNOVATION, MACBETH Project, Robert Franke
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is acquiring a majority stake in Resonant Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a South African specialist in plant engineering for chemical applications, by securing 51% ownership in a new joint venture, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa. This move aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, partnership, Resonant Holdings, Rheinmetall, South Africa
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has acquired Monarch Group Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiary Monarch Chemicals Ltd. in the UK. This acquisition includes sites in Southeast England and Scotland, enhancing Brenntag’s last-mile service operations. … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Brenntag, Jon Hill, Monarch Chemicals, partnership, Russel Argo, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth has secured a DKK 340 million order to supply nine thickeners and six filters for a new lithium project in Nevada, USA. Scheduled for delivery in 2025/2026, the equipment will enhance lithium supply for electric vehicle batteries, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Chris Reinbold, EV Battery Production, FLSmidth, Lithium Project, Nevada, partnership, sustaianability, USA
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed a new powder coating technology for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems that enhances electrical protection with a single spray application. This innovation meets the growing demand for higher dielectric strength in the EV … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, efficiency, EV battery systems, Jeff Jirak, Resicoat, safety, Single-Spray Powder Coating
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, Europe’s leading PVC producer, is partnering with Daimler to trial the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, aiming to enhance heavy-duty transport’s sustainability. Over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 deliveries using these trucks in … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Daimler Trucks, Germany, INEOS, INEOS Inovyn, Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, partnership, sustainability, the Netherlands, Wouter Bleukx, Zero-Emission Transport
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE reported its Q2 2024 results, showing steady EBITDA despite challenging market conditions. The company’s sales reached €16.1 billion, down from €17.3 billion last year due to lower prices and currency effects. EBITDA before special items remained … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Yara and ATOME PLC have signed a Heads of Terms agreement for the long-term supply of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate from ATOME’s renewable fertilizer production facility in Villeta, Paraguay. This partnership will help decarbonize the fertilizer sector and support … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged ATOME PLC, Chrystel Monthean, Olivier Mussat, Paraguay, partnership, Renewable Fertilizer Project, sustainability, Yara
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s NovaFlex GlareControl optical film has been incorporated into Panasonic’s “SHIYUE” study luminaire, achieving the highest performance level for anti-glare properties as set by the China Quality Certification Center. This partnership highlights BASF’s entry into the Asian market … Read the full press release
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