(IN BRIEF) The Renewable Materials Conference 2026, organized by nova-Institute, will take place in Siegburg near Cologne from 22–24 September and is expected to gather 400–500 global participants across industry, policy, and research. Centered on the theme Defossilisation through innovation, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Science, Technology
Tagged bio-based polymers, bioeconomy, carbon capture and utilisation, CCU, CO2-based materials, Cologne, Covestro, defossilisation, European Bioplastics, fossil-free plastics, green materials, innovation award Renewable Material of the Year 2026, lignin utilisation, nova-Institute, nova-Institute Announces Final Program for Renewable Materials Conference 2026 in Germany, recycling technologies, renewable carbon economy, Renewable Carbon Initiative, Renewable Materials Conference 2026, Renewable Materials Conference 2026 Unveils Comprehensive Program Focused on Advancing Defossilisation Technologies and Global Industry Collaboration, Siegburg, sustainable chemicals, UPM Biochemicals, VERBIO
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability by ranking first in Europe and fifth globally in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index for the chemicals sector. The company achieved strong ESG performance across areas such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged CDP, Chemical Industry, climate neutrality, Climate Strategy, corporate governance, Dow Jones Best in Class Index, EcoVadis, ESG performance, human rights, LANXESS, LANXESS advances sustainability strategy with strong global rankings and upgraded ESG performance ratings, Matthias Zachert, Product Stewardship, S&P Global, Specialty chemicals group LANXESS recognised for climate strategy and governance excellence in global index, sustainability, sustainability ratings, Sustainalytics, water management
(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has awarded the 2026 Potts Medal for Chemistry to Dr Matthew Wallace, a UKRI Future Leaders Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia, recognising his contributions to advanced chemical research. A Liverpool graduate, Dr … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Chemicals, Education, Pharma & Biotech, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged chemical biology, chemistry awards, ChemSoc, Dave Adams, drug discovery, Harold Edwin Potts, Jon Iggo, Liverpool graduate Matthew Wallace receives Potts Medal for contributions to modern chemistry and scientific innovation, materials science, Matthew Wallace, NMR research, nuclear magnetic resonance, Potts Medal, Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, Royal Society of Chemistry, UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, University of East Anglia, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool honours Matthew Wallace with 2026 Potts Medal for achievements in advanced chemical research, Waters Corporation, Yaroslav Khimyak
(IN BRIEF) A collaborative initiative led by Austrian partners is introducing a fully closed-loop recycling system at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, where 100,000 reusable cups made from 100 percent recycled plastic will be used throughout the event. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged Altstoff Recycling Austria, ARA, Austrian Circular Economy Initiative Brings Fully Recycled Reusable Cups to Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Borcycle C, Borouge International, circular economy, closed loop recycling, Closed Loop Recycling Project Sets New Sustainability Benchmark at Eurovision Song Contest 2026, DigiDot, environmental innovation, Eurovision Song Contest, green event, Greiner Packaging, OMV, recycled plastic, ReOil®, reusable cups, sustainability, Vienna, waste management
(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2026, despite lower year-on-year sales, as cost-saving measures and a surge in customer orders driven by geopolitical uncertainty helped boost profitability. While sales declined due to exchange-rate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing
Tagged biosolutions, Chemical Industry, Christian Hartel, cost savings, EBITDA growth, energy costs, financial performance, global markets, Middle East conflict, PACE program, polymers, polysilicon, Q1 2026 results, restructuring program, revenue growth, silicones, supply chain uncertainty, Wacker Chemie AG, Wacker Chemie Raises Sales Outlook After Solid Start to 2026 with Improved Margins, Wacker Chemie Sees Earnings Boost from Efficiency Program and Market Volatility in Early 2026
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH has expanded its mobile NIR spectroscopy solution to include new applications for the footwear and textile industries, addressing the growing need for accurate material identification in complex products. The technology enables rapid, on-site detection of materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged blended fabrics, circular economy, cotton polyester viscose blends, digital product passport, EVA polyester polyurethane, footwear industry, industrial measurement solutions, material identification, material transparency, mobile NIR spectroscopy, near infrared technology, recycling technology, sustainability, textile industry, trinamiX enhances handheld spectroscopy platform with new applications for complex material analysis in fashion and manufacturing sectors, trinamiX expands mobile spectroscopy solution to enable advanced material identification in footwear and textile industries, trinamiX GmbH, trinamiX PAL Two
La nueva opción en español de la certificación PMI-CPMAI facilita a los profesionales de España el desarrollo de las competencias más demandadas para la gestión de proyectos de IA (EN BREVE) El Project Management Institute ha lanzado en español la … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Chemicals, Construction, Defence, Economy, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, International Trade, Management, Metals and Minerals, Pharma & Biotech, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, certificación PMI-CPMAI, ciclo de vida de proyectos de IA, ciencia de datos, competencias en IA, CPMAI, datos, desarrollo de modelos, desarrollo profesional, equipos multifuncionales, España, ética en IA, gestión de proyectos de inteligencia artificial, gobernanza, Inteligencia artificial, metodología estructurada, PMI, profesionales de proyectos, project management, Project Management Institute, proyectos de IA, tecnologías de la información, transformación digital
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Shinehigh to deliver advanced supramolecular active ingredient technologies to the beauty and personal care market. The partnership covers key regions including Europe, North America, and Asia, and focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged active ingredients, beauty and personal care, Brenntag expands specialty ingredients portfolio through exclusive global distribution agreement with Shinehigh, Brenntag SE, cosmetics industry, distribution agreement, INNOVATION, Jiaheng Zhang, molecular engineering, Shinehigh, skincare, supramolecular technology, Synthrix AI platform, Teresa Harding
(IN BRIEF) The nova-Institute is offering a specialised online workshop to help businesses and stakeholders prepare for potential EU regulations introducing quotas for bio-based plastics in packaging. With the European Commission exploring binding targets that could take effect as early … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged bio-based plastics, bioeconomy, biomass availability, carbon footprint, Christopher vom Berg, circular economy, EU policy, European Commission, LCA, LCI databases, life cycle assessment, Michael Carus, nova-Institute, nova-Institute introduces specialised training session addressing EU bioeconomy strategy and future quotas for bio-based plastics, packaging industry, polymers, Regulatory framework, renewable feedstock, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Higuchi Inc. have launched a new joint laboratory in Yokohama, Japan, to advance oral drug delivery innovation and support pharmaceutical companies with localized technical expertise. The Open Pharma Lab will provide access to Evonik’s EUDRAGIT® polymers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Asia market, biotechnology, drug delivery, EUDRAGIT® Polymers, Evonik expands Asia innovation network with new Yokohama lab in partnership with Higuchi, Evonik Industries, excipients, formulation development, Guido Skudlarek, Healthcare, Higuchi Inc, Open Pharma Lab, pharmaceutical innovation, Wataru Ohama, Yokohama Japan
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS will participate in the CHEMUK trade fair for the first time, presenting its portfolio of oxidation and disinfection solutions across home care and industrial applications. Key highlights include the Oxone monopersulfate compound for low-temperature laundry detergents, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biocide free products, CDP concept Control Detect Prevent, chemical industry solutions, CHEMUK, chlorine free disinfectant, disinfectant active ingredients, industrial hygiene, Klarix, Klarix EXIT, LANXESS, LANXESS Introduces Innovative Oxidation and Biocide Management Technologies at CHEMUK Exhibition in Birmingham, low temperature detergents, NEC Birmingham, oxidation technology, Oxone monopersulfate, paints coatings adhesives, Preventol, Preventol OX
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is investing €80 million to expand its biotechnology capabilities at its Fermas site in Slovenská Ľupča, Slovakia, adding advanced downstream fermentation technology to support pharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing. The move responds to increasing demand for complex pharmaceutical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Slovakia
Tagged bio-based materials, Biosurfactants, biotechnology investment, Biotika, Degussa AG, downstream fermentation, drug substance production, Evonik, Evonik Enhances Fermentation and Downstream Processing Capacity to Meet Rising Demand for Complex Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Fermas, fermentation technology, global pharma supply chain, industrial biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, rhamnolipids, Slovenská Ľupča Slovakia, specialty chemicals, sustainable chemicals
(IN BRIEF) Sika has established a new national subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen its presence in Central Asia and improve access to a rapidly growing construction market. The move expands the company’s global network to 103 subsidiaries and supports its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Bishkek, building materials, Central Asia, Christoph Ganz, construction industry, economic growth, energy projects, GDP growth, global strategy, industrial construction, infrastructure, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, market expansion, regional network, Sika, Sika Establishes Local Operations in Kyrgyzstan to Enhance Market Access and Customer Proximity, Sika Strengthens Regional Network with Strategic Entry into Kyrgyzstan’s Fast-Growing Economy, subsidiaries, Uzbekistan, World Bank
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a global program called “Reliability Begins Here” to promote the use of Loctite threadlockers in industrial assembly. The initiative is designed to address growing demands for reliability in manufacturing by highlighting the role of threadlocking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged adhesives, assembly performance, Engineering Solutions, equipment reliability, global program, Henkel, Henkel Advances Industrial Assembly Innovation with New Global Reliability Initiative, Henkel Introduces Worldwide Campaign to Drive Adoption of Threadlocking Technologies in Manufacturing, industrial assembly, industrial technology, IoT monitoring, Loctite, Loctite Pulse, maintenance, Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, productivity, reliability, Reliability Begins Here, Stefan de Diego, threadlockers
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has agreed to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments, part of the Packages Group, in a deal valued at approximately €50 million. The divestment is part of AkzoNobel’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited, AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel Advances Global Strategy with Planned Sale of Pakistan Decorative Paints Business to IGI Investments, coatings business, decorative paints, divestment strategy, enterprise value 16.2 billion PKR, global markets, Greg Poux Guillaume, IGI Investments, Packages Group, Pakistan paints industry, portfolio restructuring, Syed Hyder Ali
(IN BRIEF) A study led by Empa has found that emissions from industrial feedstock chemicals could delay the recovery of the ozone layer by several years. These substances, still used in manufacturing processes, have been underestimated in both usage and … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AGAGE, atmospheric research, carbon tetrachloride, CFCs, climate change, Empa, environmental policy, feedstock chemicals, fluoropolymers, greenhouse gases, HFCs, HFOs, lithium ion batteries, Martin Vollmer, Montreal Protocol, New Study Finds Industrial Feedstock Emissions Could Delay Global Ozone Layer Recovery by Several Years, ozone layer, Scientists Warn Increasing Industrial Chemical Use May Postpone Ozone Layer Restoration, Stefan Reimann
(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
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