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Yara Launches YaraAmplix™ Biostimulants to Enhance Crop Resilience Amid Climate Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Yara, a global agricultural solutions provider, has introduced a new brand of biostimulants called YaraAmplix™ to help farmers combat the challenges posed by climate change on crop production. These biostimulants are formulated with natural ingredients such as seaweed … Read the full press release

UAE Social and Educational Partnerships: Borealis Renews Support with AED 3 Million Funding

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its partnership with three prominent social and educational organizations in the UAE through the Borealis Social Fund. They will distribute AED 3 million among the Emirates Foundation, UAE Paralympic Committee, and Emirates National Schools to … Read the full press release

Grupa Azoty Receives Certifications for Biodegradable Polymer Granules

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty S.A. has achieved certifications confirming the biodegradability and compostability of their envifill® granules line, a polymer line designed for disposable items. The OK compost Industrial certificate verifies that products made from these granules can undergo industrial … Read the full press release

Solvay Releases Supplement to Information Document for Planned Separation into SOLVAY and SYENSQO

(IN BRIEF) Solvay SA/NV has published a supplement to its information document, initially dated June 30, 2023, regarding its planned separation into two independent listed companies, SOLVAY and SYENSQO. This separation will occur through a partial demerger of Solvay. The … Read the full press release

Yara International and Northern Lights Sign Historic Agreement for Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage

(IN BRIEF) Yara International, a global ammonia player, has entered into a significant commercial agreement with Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage provider, to enable the cross-border transportation and storage of CO2. This collaboration aims to reduce Yara’s annual … Read the full press release

Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, and Prime Polymer Collaborate to Create Sustainable Food Packaging for CO-OP

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, and Prime Polymer have joined forces to develop sustainable food packaging solutions for CO-OP, a brand under the Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU). In the initial phase of this partnership, bio-based raw materials will replace … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Advances Green Transformation in Japanese Pulp Industry with Innovative Methanol Liquefaction Plant

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, is set to supply a groundbreaking methanol liquefaction plant to Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd., a Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer. This pioneering project, located at the Tanigawa mill, marks a significant shift in … Read the full press release

Arkema Showcases Sustainable Coating Solutions at Chinacoat 2023

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, is set to exhibit its innovative and sustainable coating solutions at Chinacoat 2023 in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from November 15th to 17th. The company is committed to … Read the full press release

BASF and SK On Partner to Explore Lithium-Ion Battery Collaboration in North America and Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading global producer of battery materials, and SK On, a prominent electric vehicle battery cell manufacturer, have entered into an agreement to explore collaboration opportunities in the global lithium-ion battery market, with a particular focus on … Read the full press release

BASF Expands Ultrasim® Simulation Portfolio to Optimize Particle Foam Component Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) BASF is enhancing its Ultrasim® simulation portfolio to include the manufacturing process of components made from particle foam, specifically designed for Infinergy®, an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU) used in various applications like bicycle tires and shoe soles. Ultrasim® … Read the full press release

BASF and Teamplas Collaborate to Enhance Recycling Quality and Create High-Value Products from Post-Consumer Waste

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, and Teamplas Group, a leading Southeast Asian recycled pellets manufacturer, have partnered to improve the recycling process and create high-quality office equipment and car interior parts from post-consumer waste. Teamplas uses BASF’s IrgaCycle® … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Recognizes Strategic Partners with Annual Supplier Awards

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has presented its annual Supplier Awards to recognize the successful collaboration with its strategic partners for the 10th consecutive year. In 2023, awards were given to Kraton, Wanhua, and Kolon in the categories of Sustainability, … Read the full press release

WACKER Unveils Advanced Silicone Products for Medical Applications at COMPAMED Trade Show

(IN BRIEF) WACKER, a leading provider of silicone solutions, is showcasing a range of innovative silicone products designed for medical applications at the COMPAMED medical technology trade show. One of the highlights is SILPURAN® 2124, a highly adhesive silicone gel … Read the full press release

Henkel Partners with Nanoprecise to Revolutionize Industrial Operations with Predictive Maintenance Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader in adhesives and coatings, has forged a strategic partnership with Nanoprecise Sci Corp, a Canadian predictive maintenance solutions provider. This collaboration emphasizes their joint commitment to digitizing industrial operations and harnessing advanced … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Introduces Sustainable Sealant Solution for Food Cans

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed DAREX WBC 711, a new sealant for irregular ends of tinplate or aluminum cans used in the food industry. This sealant offers a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for can sealing, reducing Greenhouse … Read the full press release

Borealis Successfully Completes Acquisition of Rialti to Strengthen Recyclate-Based Polypropylene Compounding Business

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the plastics industry, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Rialti S.p.A., a prominent European polypropylene (PP) compounder specializing in sustainable PP compounds made from mechanically recycled feedstock. … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Mobile Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Isophorone Production

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Mobile, Alabama site has earned the prestigious ISCC PLUS sustainability certificate for its pioneering use of renewable acetone in the production of isophorone-based products, allowing Evonik to introduce its VESTA eCO series to the U.S. market. By … Read the full press release

BASF and 3Helix Partner to Commercialize Innovative Anti-Aging Technology

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, has entered into an innovation partnership with 3Helix Inc., a U.S.-based technology start-up, to leverage 3Helix’s proprietary CHP (Collagen Hybrid Peptides) technology. This collaboration involves an equity investment and licensing agreement, granting BASF … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces Bio-Based Adhesives for Sustainable Timber Construction, Reducing CO2 Emissions by Over 60%

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Engineered Wood, a leading supplier of certified adhesives for load-bearing mass timber, has launched two new bio-based adhesive solutions, Loctite HB S ECO and Loctite CR 821 ECO, designed for sustainable timber construction. These innovative adhesives, developed … Read the full press release

Versalis Breaks Ground on Demo Plant for Innovative Hoop® Technology for Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, the chemical company of Eni, has commenced the construction of a demonstration plant in Mantua, Italy, to advance its proprietary Hoop® technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. Collaborating with Italian engineering company S.R.S. and … Read the full press release