(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
(IN BRIEF) Abolis Biotechnologies has secured €35 million from a global consortium of investors, including Evonik Venture Capital, BOLD (L’Oréal’s fund), and the DeepTech & Climate Fonds. This investment will help the company expand its biomanufacturing capabilities and bring sustainable, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Abolis Biotechnologies, BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development), Clay Capital, DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Evonik, France, investment, Netherlands, partnership, Singapore, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Beyond Leather Materials has partnered with Covestro to develop LEAP®, a sustainable leather alternative made from over 85% bio-based materials, primarily apple waste. Covestro’s INSQIN® technology provides a durable, premium coating for LEAP®, offering a low-VOC, eco-friendly solution. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Apple Waste, Beyond Leather Materials, Covestro, Denmark, Dr. Torsten Pohl, LEAP, Leather, Mikael Eydt, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF has released its second Responsible Sourcing Report, highlighting progress in sustainable sourcing within its Care Chemicals division. Key achievements in 2023 include sourcing 96% of palm oil from RSPO-certified mills, expanding partnerships with Solidaridad to support smallholder … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF partnerships, Solidaridad, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The 2024 recycling standards from the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) now recognize polyethylene (PE), polyamide (PA), and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) high-barrier films as recyclable, thanks to research by BASF and the cyclos-HTP Institute. These films, commonly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 2024 Standards, BASF, Packaging Films, Polyamide-Based, recyclability, Simone Schillo
(IN BRIEF) WACKER has successfully tested a CO2 capture process at its Holla, Norway, site, achieving a 95% capture rate of emissions from silicon production. Using technology from SLB-ACC JV, the pilot marks a major step toward climate-neutral silicon manufacturing. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Steinbeis Papier to supply carbon-neutral hydrogen peroxide for recycled paper production, reducing Steinbeis’ Scope 3 emissions. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, with Steinbeis reinforcing its “ReThinking Paper” strategy. Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged eco-friendly, Evonik, Hydrogen peroxide, partnership, Steinbeis Papier, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis AG and Talga Group Ltd have partnered to develop a new process for producing recycled battery-grade graphite. The collaboration combines Aurubis’ advanced recycling methods and Talga’s innovative anode production technologies to create a sustainable, circular solution for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest footwear innovations at Simac 2024 under the theme “Make the Move.” The company is presenting recyclable, meltable polyurethane foams, lightweight midsole materials for enhanced comfort, and new processing technologies for more sustainable shoe … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Climate-Resilient, construction, Eastern Africa, partnership, sustainability, Takazuri, Takazuri’s Climatile™, UK
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has partnered with GR3N to develop advanced plastic recycling technology using GR3N’s innovative MADE process, which breaks down hard-to-recycle PET into reusable materials with virgin-like quality. Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform enables modular, scalable, and efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged GR3N, Innovative Automation, MADE (Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization), partnership, plastic recycling, Schneider Electric, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has won the ICIS Innovation Award 2024 for its development of high-quality iron oxides used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathodes. This recognition underscores LANXESS’ role in advancing Western value chains for LFP technology. The company … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Bayoxide, ICIS Innovation Award, LANXESS, LFP Battery, Michael Ertl
(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flupyradifurone, Pesticide, pollinators, RESEARCH, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has upgraded the production of its ROHACELL® high-performance foams at the Darmstadt site to use 100% renewable energy. This transition is expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3,400 metric tons annually. The move is part … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened a new production plant in Steinau, Germany, to increase its capacity for producing sustainable cosmetic emollients. The plant uses an enzymatic process that significantly reduces the climate footprint of these essential cosmetic ingredients. This expansion … Read the full press release
(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
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has announced a significant expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant in Argentina’s Sante Fé Province. The expansion, increasing annual capacity by 50% to 90,000 tons, aims to meet growing demand for biofuels … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara Brasil Fertilizantes and Petrobras have signed a non-binding Master Agreement to explore potential synergies in their operations, following a prior Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2024. The focus is on enhancing efficiencies in Brazil’s fertilizer and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Norway, partnership, Petrobras, sustainability, Yara, Yara Brasil Fertilizantes
(IN BRIEF) Covestro is championing the circular economy by integrating sustainable design principles into product development. Recognizing the significant environmental impact of product design, Covestro leverages its expertise in high-performance materials to guide customers in adopting circular design practices. Their … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl have entered a partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of graphite produced at Graphit Kropfmühl’s Hauzenberg site by at least 25% using renewable energy certificates. This reduced-carbon graphite will be used in BASF’s Neopor® … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged AMG Critical Materials NV, AMG's Enabled CO2 Reduction Portfolio, BASF, BASF Renewable Energy GmbH, carbon footprint, climate protection, CO2 abatement targets, CO2 emissions reduction, ECO2RP, EU taxonomy, Germany, Global Direct Procurement Plastic Additives, GoO, Graphit Kropfmühl, graphite production, Guarantees of Origin, Hauzenberg, Horatio Evers, insulation products, Neopor, Net zero emissions, Renewable Energy Certificates, renewable power, sustainability, Thomas Junker, Yong Liu
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