(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive materials technology, Automotive Sector, BASF, cost-effective, crash safety, Enabler Technology category, impact absorber, Mercedes-Benz, polyamide particle foam, recyclability, SPE Automotive Awards 2024, Ultramid® Expand
(IN BRIEF) Eurofins Agro Testing Wageningen has partnered with trinamiX to transform forage analysis by developing technology that allows for immediate on-site testing, eliminating the need for laboratory sample sending. This collaboration leverages Eurofins’ extensive analytical experience and global lab … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Eurofins, Forage Analysis, Hans Martin, Nils Mohmeyer, partnership, sustainability, technology, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Award, BASF, Cypris Materials, Innovative Automotive Paint Design, leadership, Mark Gutjahr, partnership, red dot award, sustainability, ZENOMENON
(IN BRIEF) WACKER, a Munich-based chemical company, is set to unveil its latest silicone innovations at Battery Show Europe 2024 in Stuttgart. The focus will be on ELASTOSIL® CM 185, a new silicone rubber compound designed for battery safety in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF and WHW Recycling have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the sustainability of battery cell production in Europe. WHW Recycling will operate two new separation plants in Baudenbach, Germany, by year-end to process cathode and anode … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Battery recycling, Christine Grosse Lembeck, Europe, Kevin Walch, partnership, Štefan Hanigovský, sustainability, WHW Recycling
(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of CIKAUTXO Rubber & Plastic Components (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (“Cikautxo China”) from CIKAUTXO S.COOP. This acquisition strengthens Mutares’ SFC Group under Amaneos, enhancing its global presence in plastic-based systems … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Amaneos, Automotive Sector, CHINA, CIKAUTXO, Mutares, partnership, SFC Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrasim® has marked 25 years as a leader in computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation for plastics and foams since its launch in 1999. The platform has continually evolved, offering advanced simulation methods, extensive material data, and convenient web … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, CAE Simulation, foams, Josef R. Wünsch, plastics, Stefan Glaser, Ultrasim®
(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG has inaugurated WACKER House, its new headquarters in Munich’s Werksviertel District. The 18,000 square meter facility, designed by C.F. Møller, emphasizes sustainability and modern work environments, accommodating 600 employees across five floors. The opening ceremony, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bavaria, Christian Hartel, Markus Söder, Munich, partnership, sustainability, Wacker Chemie AG, WACKER House, Werksviertel District
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has expanded its TEGO® Therm product range to offer advanced coatings designed to enhance safety for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These coatings provide superior heat protection and fire resistance, meeting stringent industry standards. Comprising various components, including … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dürr introduces the EcoQPower paint shop system, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in automotive manufacturing. Developed in compliance with EU Taxonomy standards, the system optimizes energy utilization throughout the paint shop process, resulting in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Caldic, a global ingredient provider, is consolidating its Nordic factories and headquarters into a new facility in Jägersro, Sweden, with a focus on sustainability. AFRY, having delivered initial designs, is tasked with implementing production processes for the new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, Caldic, expansion, facility, Gustav Larsson, Jägersro, Jessica Stenberg, Netherland, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Ingredient Production
(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive, Borealis, Covestro, Finland, Germany, Guido Naberfeld, Jeroen Verhoeven, Neste, partnership, plastics, sustainability, Thomas van de Velde, tires
(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, BASF, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO Chemicals have come together to establish the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, dedicated to promoting sustainability in the flexible packaging value chain through scientific assessment. By championing polyamide-based packaging … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Poland, Technology
Tagged Advanced Packaging Association (APA), Andrzej Dawidowski, BASF, DOMO Chemicals, ENVALIOR, flexible packaging, Grupa Azoty, Nicola Bucchioni, partnership, Paul Neumann, sustainability, UBE
(IN BRIEF) Metso unveils the reintroduction of its OtoVentTM off-gas treatment technology, designed to quench various types of off-gases in non-ferrous and ferrous metallurgical processes, as well as in oil, gas, and chemical plants. Widely utilized in modern copper smelters, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in electrical safety products, unveiling the first circuit breaker to incorporate components made from biomass-balanced plastics. The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker utilizes materials derived from renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Andreas Matthé, BASF, Biomass-Balanced Plastics, Martin Jung, partnership, Siemens, SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading specialty materials company, has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear Lake, Texas, marking another step in its global decarbonization efforts. This accomplishment follows similar certifications at Arkema’s facilities in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Casey Collins, Clear Lake Facility, INNOVATION, ISCC PLUS certification, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sika has achieved validation of its near and long-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming its commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. By 2032, Sika aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% compared … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged net-zero emissions, Patricia Heidtman, Science-Based Targets initiative, Sika, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Neste, Marubeni Corporation, and Resonac Corporation have formed a partnership to facilitate the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. Through this agreement, Neste’s renewable feedstock, Neste RE™, will be utilized by Resonac at its Oita Complex in Japan, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Carrie Song, Hanna Maula, Hirotsugu Fukuda, Japan, Marubeni, Neste, Olefins, partnership, renewable, Resonac, sustainability, Yoshiaki Yokota
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business introduces Interpon A3000, its first single-layer powder coating designed specifically for two-wheelers, targeting the Indian market and global expansion. This innovative product offers motorcycle manufacturers improved cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability without compromising … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, Interpon A3000, Jeff Jirak, Motorcycle, Single-Layer Powder Coating, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a leading fragrance company, is set to showcase its latest fragrance technologies at Detex 2024 in Amman, Jordan. The trade fair serves as a platform for Symrise to engage with regional partners and unveil innovations like SuperBloom® … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Adrian Rieck, Amman, Detex 2024, Fragrance Technologies, JORDAN, René Hemeier, SuperBloom®, SymAqua®, Symrise
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