(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
(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
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