(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a global leader in adhesive technologies, has announced the acquisition of Seal for Life Industries LLC, a US-based provider of protective coating and sealing solutions, from Arsenal Capital Partners. With Seal for Life’s expertise in infrastructure markets … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Carsten Knobel, Henkel, Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) Solutions, Mark Dorn, partnership, Seal for Life Industries, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, a leading global supplier of surface treatment solutions, inaugurates its cutting-edge Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy, signaling a significant stride in the aluminum application arena. The center consolidates Chemetall’s extensive expertise in aluminum surface treatment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Aluminum Solutions Center, Arjan Termaten, BASF, Chemetall, Daniela Polzot, Frank Naber, Giussano, Italy, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has inaugurated a groundbreaking pilot plant at its Leverkusen site, heralding a significant leap in chemical production. This innovative facility is set to produce aniline—a crucial chemical component—solely from plant biomass, departing from traditional petroleum-based methods. Aniline … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science,” aimed at empowering female scientists in the field. This prestigious award, named after Martha Schwarzkopf, recognizes outstanding contributions … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Science, Technology
Tagged Andrea Sättler, Astrid Kleen, Award, Emerging Talents, female researchers, female scientists, Frank Meyer, hair care, hair cosmetics, hair research, Henkel, Institute for Hair Research, International Day of Women, Martha Schwarzkopf, Martha Schwarzkopf Award, Schwarzkopf, Women in Science
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn introduces a groundbreaking Ultra Low Carbon (ULC) range of Chlor-Alkali products, slashing the carbon footprint of caustic soda, caustic potash, and chlorine by up to 70% compared to industry norms. Leveraging renewable energy sources such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Arnaud Valenduc, INEOS, INEOS Inovyn, sustainability, Ultra Low Carbon Chlor-Alkali Range
(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick and Aston University have secured a £1.8 million grant to advance research in engineering microbial cell factories for the production of membrane proteins, crucial molecules in drug discovery and sustainable manufacturing. Funded by the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aston University, Dr. Alexander Darlington, Dr. Doug Browning, Engineering Biology Project, Membrane Protein Research, partnership, Professor Phillip Stansfeld, UKRI, University of Warwick
(IN BRIEF) WACKER has achieved an exceptional milestone by securing the highest rating of A in the Climate Change category of the CDP’s annual sustainability assessment, reaffirming its leadership in climate protection. This recognition underscores WACKER’s commitment to environmental stewardship … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Awards, CDP, climate change, Peter Gigler, Sustainability Assessment, WACKER
(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Uniper have initiated the Technical Options for Thermal Energy Recovery (TORTE) project in Gelsenkirchen as part of Evonik’s broader sustainability initiative, the ‘Herne Green Deal’, aimed at transforming the Herne chemical site. The TORTE project will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara, a leading fertilizer company, announced its fourth-quarter financial results, revealing a decline in earnings compared to the previous year due to lower market prices and one-off position effects. Despite this, the company’s EBITDA stood at USD 586 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged earnings, Financial, investment, Svein Tore Holsether, Yara
(IN BRIEF) BASF, in line with its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), commenced the process to divest its shares from joint venture companies in Korla, China, due to environmental concerns and evolving market dynamics. The decision follows an assessment of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, CHINA, divestment, sustainability, Xinjiang Joint Ventures
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has introduced a new photopolymer resin, INFINAM® FR 4100L, specifically designed for DLP 3D printers, offering both flame retardancy and mechanical durability when cured. With a UL 94 flame retardancy rating of V-0 at 3mm thickness, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace, Automotive Industries, DLP 3D printers, Dominic Stoerkle, electronics, Evonik, Flame Retardant 3D Printing Resin, INFINAM® FR 4100L, Vitor Lavini
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH is showcasing its Face Authentication with liveness detection technology for smartphones and vehicles, offering a secure and convenient method to protect devices and data. The solution even detects realistic three-dimensional masks, ensuring user privacy without compromising … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged automotive, BASF, consumer electronics, Innovative Sensing Solutions, MWC 2024, smartphones, Spain, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has awarded a €4.2 million contract to a consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) to conduct scientific studies on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Alternative Testing Methods, BASF, consortium, ECHA, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM), partnership, Professor Hennicke Kamp, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a prominent silica producer, is investing in the expansion of its precipitated silica plant in Charleston, USA, to meet the rising demand, particularly from the tire industry in North America. The investment, amounting to a mid-double-digit million … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Charleston, Emmanuel Auer, Evonik, investment, Lauren Kjeldsen, Maike Schuh, partnership, silica production, sustainability, tire industry, USA
(IN BRIEF) BASF has teamed up with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to launch the “OPTIMA Rice” project aimed at curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in rice production. The initiative supports BASF’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged "OPTIMA Rice", Bas Bouman, BASF, greenhouse gas (GHG) Emissions, IRRI, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, PHILIPPINES, Rice Production", sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon, a leading global supplier of carbon-based solutions, affirms its supply capability remains unaffected by the Chinese government’s export control measures imposed on certain natural graphite materials and products starting December 1, 2023. While natural graphite products … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has announced an expansion of its supply agreement with Celanese, a global chemical and specialty materials company, by providing captured carbon dioxide and clean hydrogen from its Clear Lake facility in Texas. Celanese will use … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Amer Akhras, carbon dioxide, Celanese, Clean hydrogen, Linde, Lower Carbon Methanol Production, Mark Murray, partnership, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has named Mirjam Mayer as the Vice President of Circular Economy Solutions (CES) starting from January 1, 2024. In this role, Mayer will oversee and manage the entire value chain of Borealis’ Circular Economy Solutions. Mayer, who … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Borealis, leadership, Mirjam Mayer, Thomas Gangl, Vice President of Circular Economy Solutions
(IN BRIEF) In a remarkable achievement, the sustainable castor program initiated by Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics, and Solidaridad in May 2016 has now certified over 7,000 farmers, resulting in substantial individual yield increases. More than 7,000 hectares of semi-arid land … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 'Pragati', Arkema, BASF, Castor Program, farmers, INDIA, Jayant Agro-Organics, Jayeshbhai Ramjibhai Mujat, partnership, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In collaboration with Arkema, Jayant Agro-Organics, and implementation partner Solidaridad, BASF’s sustainable castor farming project, known as Pragati, has achieved significant milestones in its seven-year journey. Over 7,000 farmers have been trained and certified, cultivating more than 74,500 … Read the full press release
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