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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

Filestage Wins Henkel’s Xathon with AI-Based Solution for Streamlining Packaging Label Management

(IN BRIEF) Henkel dx Ventures organized its fifth Xathon event, aimed at promoting women in the tech startup industry. The Xathon focused on empowering female entrepreneurs or female-led startups in the field of AI for the consumer business. Six startups … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands 3D Printing Materials Portfolio with Four Breakthrough Products

(IN BRIEF) Henkel is set to introduce four innovative photopolymer resin products for 3D Printing at Formnext 2023 in Frankfurt. These materials cater to various industries and applications, offering exceptional performance. The new products include Loctite 3D PRO9274 for detailed … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Clariant Extend Partnership to Advance Sustainable Catalysts for the Chemical Industry

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and chemical company Clariant have renewed their strategic partnership, extending the Munich Catalysis Alliance (MuniCat) until 2033. The collaboration aims to develop more efficient and sustainable catalysts for the chemical industry. Catalysts … Read the full press release

BASF’s €25 Million Investment Boosts Superabsorbent Polymer Innovation in Antwerp

(IN BRIEF) BASF has officially launched its Superabsorbents Excellence Center at the Antwerp site in Belgium, following a €25 million investment. This facility demonstrates BASF’s commitment to the hygiene industry within its acrylics value chain. The center is equipped with … Read the full press release

Arkema Doubles Capacity for Sartomer® UV/LED Curing Resins in Nansha Facility Expansion in China

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has commenced production of Sartomer® specialty UV/LED curing resins at its recently expanded facility in Nansha, China, effectively doubling its production capacity. This expansion aims to support the development of sustainable solutions for rapidly growing applications in … Read the full press release

BASF’s Care Chemicals Initiative Takes a Sustainable Leap at SEPAWA Congress

(IN BRIEF) BASF is set to unveil its latest solutions for the home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, and personal care markets at the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin from October 25 to 27. The offerings are part of BASF’s Care … Read the full press release

Innovative Silicone Emulsion by WACKER Enhances Fabric Softeners at SEPAWA Congress

(IN BRIEF) WACKER is introducing a groundbreaking silicone emulsion, LIOSIL® FC 3300 E, at the 70th SEPAWA Congress in Berlin, Germany. This emulsion serves as a highly efficient additive for household fabric softeners, enhancing their softening properties and making clothing … Read the full press release

Evonik Introduces INFINAM® eCO PA12, Pioneering Sustainable 3D Printing with Bio-Circular Raw Material

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a leading specialty chemicals company, is driving the circular plastics economy in additive manufacturing by introducing INFINAM® eCO PA12, the world’s first PA12 powder material for industrial 3D printing that substitutes 100 percent of fossil feedstock with … Read the full press release

Borealis Partners with Alpiq for Long-Term Renewable Energy Supply from Finnish Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of sustainable polyolefin solutions and base chemicals, has forged a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Alpiq, a Swiss energy services provider and European electricity producer. Under this agreement, starting from early 2024, Alpiq … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches GMP Production of Plant-Based Squalene PhytoSquene® for Pharmaceutical Use

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s life sciences division, Nutrition & Care, has introduced GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production of PhytoSquene®, a non-animal-derived squalene derived from amaranth oil. PhytoSquene® offers a sustainable alternative to squalene sourced from shark liver oil and is intended … Read the full press release

Linde Declares Quarterly Dividend and Approves $15 Billion Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) Linde plc has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.275 per share, payable on December 18, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 4, 2023. Additionally, the company’s Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program for … Read the full press release