(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
(IN BRIEF) Evonik announces the release of the 2023 US Crop Report, which has been integrated into its AMINODat® 6.2 database, marking a significant advancement in its animal nutrition services. This state-specific data for corn and soybean meal, exclusively from … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AMINODat® 6.2, Animal Nutrition, Evonik, US Crop Report, Victor Naranjo
(IN BRIEF) In March 2024, Borealis commemorates its three-decade journey as a pioneer and innovator in the polymers industry, celebrating its contributions to industry advancement and sustainability. Born from a merger between Statoil and Neste, Borealis has evolved into a … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 30 Years of Innovation, Borealis, sustainability, Thomas Gangl, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s recently published sustainability report for 2023 underscores the company’s significant strides in advancing its global sustainability strategy. Notable achievements include a 61 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per metric ton of product since 2010 and an increase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Carsten Knobel, environmental, Henkel, Social Progress, Sustainability Report 2023, Sylvie Nicol
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reports strong business performance for 2023, with sales reaching 21.5 billion euros and a significant increase in operating profit (EBIT) by 10.2 percent, alongside other notable achievements. The company’s purposeful growth agenda, including the accelerated merger of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Carsten Knobel, Financial, Henkel, investment
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Group, a leading global agriculture technology company, has announced key collaborations stemming from its innovation accelerator platform, Shoots by Syngenta, launched in 2023. These collaborations involve partnerships with IBM Research and US biotech firm Maxygen, aiming to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara Brasil Fertilizantes S.A. (Yara) and Petrobras have entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exploring potential business collaborations concerning the production and decarbonization of local fertilizer and industrial products in Brazil. With Brazil being … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Brasil, decarbonization, fertilizer, industrial sectors, partnership, Petrobras, sustainability, Yara
(IN BRIEF) At the Silicone Expo Europe, commencing in Amsterdam, the WACKER Group is set to showcase its latest silicone-based product solutions tailored for various industrial sectors. These offerings include silicone gels for wound care, non-postcuring liquid silicone rubber for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Metso has installed a state-of-the-art multi-purpose scrubber pilot plant at its R&D center in Frankfurt, Germany. This facility will focus on developing and optimizing gas cleaning processes, particularly simultaneous scrubbing of SO2 and NOx at low temperatures. Equipped … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, is commemorating its 150th anniversary in 2024. Originating as an egg wholesale business in Berlin in 1874, Brenntag has evolved into a DAX-listed company with a worldwide presence. Throughout … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s phase change thermal interface material (TIM), Bergquist Hi Flow THF 5000UT, has been honored by the 2024 Lightwave Innovation Reviews for its innovative contributions to fiberoptics and optoelectronics applications. Recognized for its silicone-free composition and ability to … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Bergquist Hi Flow THF 5000UT, Henkel, Sean Buckley, Thermal Interface Material, Wayne Eng
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Jland Biotech to introduce vegan collagen for cosmetic and personal care applications. Through an investment from Evonik’s Venture Capital group, the collaboration aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable collagen solutions in skincare. … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Chemicals, Germany, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Anti-Aging, collagen, color cosmetics, Cosmetic, Evonik, hair care, hydrating creams, Jland Biotech, Johann-Caspar Gammelin, personal care applications, skin care, skin cleansing, skincare, sun care, Vecollage™ Fortify L, vegan collagen, Vegan Society, Yann d'Hervé
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Automotive and BASF’s Coatings division have entered a global agreement to advance automotive refinish body and paint development, aiming to surpass industry standards. The partnership focuses on delivering sustainable refinish solutions, digital color-matching solutions, and training to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Covestro and RWE have inked a substantial long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at bolstering Covestro’s Antwerp production site in Belgium with renewable energy from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. This collaboration, spanning from 2026 to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with the University of Mainz to commercialize a new class of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) called randomized polyethylene glycols (rPEGs). These rPEGs will be integrated into Evonik’s specialized lipid platform for drug delivery in nucleic acid-based … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Evonik, immunogenicity, lipid, lipid nanoparticle carriers, lipids, LNP carriers, nucleic acid delivery, nucleic acid-based medicines, PEGs, Polyethylene glycols, polymers, Prof. Dr. Holger Frey, randomized polyethylene glycols, rPEG lipids, rPEG-lipids, rPEGs, specialty chemicals, Thomas Riermeier, University of Mainz
(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Deepak Fertilisers have inked a significant 15-year agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), commencing deliveries in 2026. Drawing from Equinor’s expansive global LNG portfolio, which encompasses production from the Hammerfest LNG Plant in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Kemira Oyj, a Finnish chemicals company, to fund Kemira’s research and development endeavors from 2023 to 2026 in Espoo, Finland. The loan, spanning over … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory sheds light on a concerning collaboration between EU leaders and major chemical corporations, set to discuss a “European Industrial Deal” in Antwerp. Despite alarming levels of chemical exposure and biodiversity collapse, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics
Tagged Alexander De Croo, biodiversity, Chemical Pollution Crisis, Corporate Europe Observatory, EU Leaders, partnership, sustainability, Ursula von der Leyen, Vicky Cann
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