(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched two new anti-fingerprint coatings, Loctite AF 8810 and AF 8812, designed for automotive displays and formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. The solutions address tightening global regulations while delivering high performance, including durability, optical clarity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged anti fingerprint technology, automotive displays, Deckard Sorensen, display durability, Henkel, Henkel Expands Sustainable Materials Portfolio with High-Performance Optical Coatings for Automotive Applications, Henkel Introduces Advanced Anti-Fingerprint Solutions to Meet Regulatory and Performance Demands in Automotive Sector, Loctite AF 8810, Loctite AF 8812, optical coatings, PFAS free coatings, regulatory compliance, silicone based coatings, sustainable materials, touchscreen technology, vehicle interiors
(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully delivered and installed a major component for its industrial heat pump project at its Ludwigshafen site, marking a key milestone in the development of one of the world’s most powerful systems for emission-free steam generation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Moves Forward with Emission Free Steam Generation Project Supported by Major Government Funding, BASF Strengthens Sustainable Production with Milestone in Heat Pump Construction at Ludwigshafen Site, Chemical Industry, CO2 reduction, decarbonization, emission free steam, energy transition, formic acid production, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, GIG Karasek, industrial heat pump, Ludwigshafen, renewable energy
(IN BRIEF) Saltigo, a subsidiary of LANXESS, will showcase its custom manufacturing expertise at Chemspec Europe 2026, highlighting its ability to deliver complex chemical synthesis and scalable production solutions. The company supports a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged agrochemicals, chemical synthesis, Chemspec Europe 2026, Christoph Schaffrath, custom manufacturing, flavors and fragrances, flow chemistry, fluorination, hydrogenation, LANXESS, pharmaceuticals, polymer additives, Saltigo, Saltigo and LANXESS Present Comprehensive Specialty Chemicals Portfolio at Chemspec Europe 2026, Saltigo Showcases Advanced Custom Manufacturing Capabilities at Chemspec Europe 2026, specialty chemicals
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Insempra to introduce CosVivet™ ActiLipid O7, a biotechnology-derived Omega-7 biolipid, to the Beauty & Personal Care market. The ingredient, set to launch at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, combines … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged beauty and personal care, biotechnology ingredients, Brenntag, Brenntag Expands Sustainable Beauty Portfolio with Exclusive Insempra Ingredient Agreement, Brenntag Partners with Insempra to Launch Innovative Omega-7 Biolipid for Global Beauty Market, CosVivet ActiLipid O7, in cosmetics Global 2026, Insempra, Jens Klein, Michael Wilkop, Omega 7 biolipid, Precision Fermentation, skincare innovation, sustainable cosmetics
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Teroson MS 9381 HPT, a new sustainable adhesive sealant designed for heavy equipment and vehicle applications. The product eliminates hazardous substances such as tin, solvents, and isocyanates while offering improved performance and simplified application through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged a new sustainable adhesive sealant designed for heavy equipment and vehicle applications. The product eliminates hazardous substances such as tin, and isocyanates while offering improved performance and simplified application through a primeless, Henkel has launched Teroson MS 9381 HPT, single-component process. Its multi-substrate compatibility and UV resistance make it suitable for a wide range of uses, solvents, while its high initial tack and thixotropic properties enhance efficiency and reduce errors. The adhesive also delivers environmental benefits
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has launched VIRESTINA™ technology, a new herbicide solution designed to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton, marking the first major breakthrough of its kind in nearly 40 years. Initially approved in Argentina, the technology is … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ACCase inhibitors, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, CANADA, cotton, crop protection, herbicide innovation, Ioana Tudor, Jealotts Hill Research Centre, metproxybicyclone, resistant weeds, soybean, sustainable agriculture, Syngenta, Syngenta Introduces New Herbicide Innovation to Strengthen Sustainable Weed Control in Key Crops, Syngenta Launches VIRESTINA Technology to Combat Resistant Grass Weeds in Global Agriculture, United States, VIRESTINA technology
(IN BRIEF) BASF is introducing its “Beyond Beauty: Authentic+” concept at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, focusing on authenticity, emotional well-being, and sensory experiences in personal care. The initiative encourages a move away from digitally enhanced beauty standards toward more … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Science, Technology
(IN BRIEF) OMV and XRG have finalized the creation of Borouge International, a new global polyolefins leader formed through the merger of Borouge Plc and Borealis and the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Headquartered in Austria with global operations, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged ADNOC, advanced materials, AI Infrastructure, Alfred Stern, Austria, Borealis, Borouge International, Borouge Plc, chemicals industry, Daniel Turnheim, EBITDA synergies, energy sector, feedstock advantage, Global Expansion, global manufacturing, Hasan Karam, INNOVATION, investment grade ratings, mobility, NOVA Chemicals, OMV, polyolefins, Roger Kearns, Shareholder Value, Stefan Doboczky, Sultan Al Jaber, Sustainable packaging, UAE, XRG
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Ultrason® P 3010 BMB, a new biomass-balanced PPSU grade that incorporates 20% renewable feedstock to support circular economy goals. Produced using certified mass balance methods and 100% green electricity, the material offers the same performance, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF Advances High Performance Plastics with New Biomass Balanced Ultrason Grade for Industrial and Medical Applications, biomass balanced materials, circular economy, electrical electronics, green electricity, high performance thermoplastics, hydrogen production, ISCC PLUS, Ludwigshafen, material innovation, medical devices, Nami Lohbeck, polymer technology, polyphenylsulfone, PPSU, renewable feedstock, sustainable plastics, Ultrason P 3010 BMB, Ultrason®, water systems
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire OLAPLEX for approximately 1.4 billion USD, aiming to expand its presence in the premium hair care segment. The deal, approved by OLAPLEX’s board and supported by its controlling shareholder Advent … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment
Tagged acquisition deal, Advent International, Beauty Industry, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands division, E-Commerce, Global Expansion, hair care portfolio, Henkel, Henkel Enhances Global Hair Care Strategy by Integrating Science Led Brand OLAPLEX into Premium Portfolio, Henkel Moves to Strengthen Premium Hair Care Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of OLAPLEX, innovation strategy, mergers and acquisitions, North America market, Olaplex, premium hair care, Product Development, professional hair care, regulatory approval, science based products, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a new sustainable packaging concept for its adhesive products by switching to tinplate cans made from bluemint® steel, achieving a 62 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional packaging. Developed in collaboration with thyssenkrupp … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Metals and Minerals
Tagged Adhesive Solutions, bluemint steel, circular economy, CO2 reduction, consumer adhesives, environmental sustainability, Henkel, Henkel Advances Packaging Sustainability Strategy with New Tinplate Can Concept for Adhesives Based on bluemint Steel, Henkel Introduces Low-Carbon Tinplate Packaging Using bluemint Steel to Reduce Emissions Across Adhesive Product Range, industrial packaging, low carbon materials, packaging innovation, Pirlo, professional craftsmen, recycling rates, Sustainable packaging, Tangit, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein, tinplate cans, TÜV Süd certification
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a new customer application center in Bengaluru to support India’s expanding electronics manufacturing industry, providing a collaborative environment for co-developing and validating advanced materials and processes. The facility addresses a critical gap in local testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged 'Make in India', 5G infrastructure, Adhesive Technologies, Bengaluru innovation hub, customer application center, data centers AI computing, electronics manufacturing India, electronics testing and validation, EV systems, Henkel, Henkel Expands Innovation Footprint in India with New Bengaluru Hub for Electronics Manufacturing Solutions, Henkel Launches Advanced Application Center to Accelerate Electronics Innovation and Production in India, industrial automation, medical electronics, production linked incentive PLI, S Sunil Kumar, thermal management solutions
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase automation-focused and sustainable adhesive solutions for the hygiene industry at INDEX 2026 in Geneva. The company’s presentation will highlight integrated approaches that combine advanced materials with automated supply systems to improve efficiency, reduce … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing
Tagged automation manufacturing, Easyflow system, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Henkel Presents Innovative Adhesive Systems to Support Future-Ready Hygiene Production at INDEX 2026, Henkel Showcases Automation-Driven and Sustainable Adhesive Solutions for Hygiene Industry at INDEX 2026, hygiene industry adhesives, INDEX 2026, nonwovens exhibition Geneva, Personal Care Industry, Ricardo Serrano, smart factory solutions, Sustainable Adhesives, Technomelt DF 7000, Technomelt DM 4106 UV, Technomelt DM Advance, VOC reduction
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has renewed its partnerships with Sport dans la Ville, the CGénial Foundation, and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées through 2028, reinforcing its commitment to education, inclusion, and cultural accessibility. The initiatives focus on supporting youth development through sports … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Arkema Extends Collaboration with Key Partners to Advance Youth Development Career Pathways and Cultural Engagement, career guidance, CGénial Foundation, Corporate Philanthropy, cultural access, diversity programs, education initiatives, opera programs, professional integration, scientific education, social responsibility, Sport dans la Ville, STEM careers, Théâtre des Champs Élysées, Thierry Parmentier, youth inclusion
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric’s latest global research highlights a major shift in the energy and chemicals sector toward autonomous operations, with nearly half of processes expected to become fully autonomous by 2030 and a significant portion already operating at advanced … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged ADNOC, AI, artificial intelligence, ASIA, autonomous operations, AVEVA, Baosteel, Censuswide, chemicals industry, clean energy, data centers, Devan Pillay, Development Economics, Digital Twins, electricity demand, energy sector, Europe, European Energy, Gaurav Sharma, GCC, global energy systems, Gwenaëlle Avice-Huet, industrial automation, Kassø Power to X facility, North America, Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric research reveals rapid acceleration of autonomous operations across global energy and chemicals sector, Scotford Refinery, Shell, software-defined automation
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched Protectosil ECO-TRETE® ANTIGRAFFITI, a new silane-based anti-graffiti solution designed as an alternative to PFAS-containing products. The formulation provides durable surface protection while enabling easy, residue-free graffiti removal, even after repeated cleaning. The product supports sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Advanced Technologies segment, anti graffiti coating, building protection, chemical industry innovation, environmental compliance, EUROCOAT Paris, Evonik Expands Building Protection Portfolio with New High Performance Anti Graffiti Solution Showcased at EUROCOAT Paris Evonik, facade protection, PFAS alternative, Protectosil ECO-TRETE ANTIGRAFFITI, residue free cleaning, SAFIC-ALCAN, silane chemistry, surface durability, sustainable construction materials
(IN BRIEF) Sika has partnered with ETH Zurich as a funding contributor to the Living Lab HIL project, supporting early development phases from 2026 to 2028 focused on planning the refurbishment and expansion of a key academic building. The initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Architecture, building refurbishment, circular economy construction, civil engineering, climate targets, CO2 reduction, construction industry, construction innovation, digital construction, digitalisation, ETH Foundation, ETH Zurich, Living Lab HIL, real estate innovation, research collaboration, resource efficiency, Sika, Sika Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Building Through Funding Partnership with ETH Zurich Living Lab HIL Project, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new drug candidate that significantly enhances the effectiveness of the antibiotic metronidazole against Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium linked to stomach cancer. By introducing targeted chemical modifications, the team … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Education, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged antibiotic resistance, biotechnology, drug development, Helicobacter pylori, Marianne Pandler, Markus Gerhard, metronidazole, Michael Groll, Michaela Fiedler, microbiome, Nature Microbiology, Oxidative stress, Stephan A. Sieber, stomach cancer, Technical University of Munich, TUM, TUM Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Antibiotic Enhancement with New Compound Showing Strong Activity Against Resistant Bacteria
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Ontex have joined forces to expand the rollout of Orizon, a smart incontinence solution designed for long-term care facilities across Europe. By combining Ontex’s product expertise with Henkel’s printed electronics technology, the solution enables real-time monitoring … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management
Tagged caregivers, digital hygiene, healthcare technology, Henkel, Henkel and Ontex Introduce Advanced Digital Hygiene Solution to Transform Long Term Care Operations and Reduce Waste, hospitals, Laurent Nielly, long term care, moisture detection, nursing homes, Ontex, Operational Efficiency, Orizon, patient comfort, printed electronics, smart incontinence solution, sustainability, Ulrich Wagner, waste reduction, wearable technology
(IN BRIEF) Neste has commissioned a new liquefied waste plastic upgrading facility at its Porvoo refinery in Finland, marking a major step toward scaling chemical recycling technologies for the plastics industry. The EUR 111 million facility can process up to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged Alterra, chemical recycling, circular plastics economy, EU Packaging Regulation, greenhouse gas reduction, hard-to-recycle plastics, industrial recycling innovation, Jori Sahlsten, liquefied waste plastic, Maiju Helin, Neste, Neste Advances Circular Plastics Economy with New Industrial-Scale Waste Plastic Upgrading Facility in Finland, Neste Expands Chemical Recycling Capacity with EUR 111 Million Investment in Porvoo Plastic Waste Processing Facility, plastic waste upgrading facility, plastics industry feedstock, Porvoo refinery, pyrolysis oil processing, recycled Neste RE, refinery technology, sustainable plastics production, Technip Energies, waste plastic processing
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