(IN BRIEF) At in-cosmetics Global 2025 in Amsterdam, BASF launches its Longevity Ecosystem, an innovative approach in personal care focused on planetary, emotional, and physical well-being. The initiative, part of BASF’s Beyond Beauty journey, introduces sustainable alternatives like Verdessence® Maize … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amsterdam, BASF, Beyond Beauty, Dr. Bianca Seelig, Dr. Boris Gaspar, emotional well-being, ethical sourcing, FairWild, healthy aging, in-cosmetics Global 2025, Lamesoft OP Plus, Longevity Ecosystem, Marcel Schnyder, MindMotion technology, Oximony, personal care, physical well-being, planetary well-being, regulatory changes, sustainability, Sustainable Ingredients, Verdessence Maize
(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has launched its first podcast, Beyond the Horizon, to address the importance of diversity in the maritime industry. The inaugural season focuses on the challenges and opportunities of creating more inclusive workplaces both at sea and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexander Enström, Beyond the Horizon, Cargill Ocean Transportation, Copenhagen Business School, diversity, equity, Global Maritime Forum, Hafnia, Hempel, Inclusion, industry resilience, maritime industry, podcast, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s sealing solutions, powered by Sonderhoff’s FIPFG technology, are setting new benchmarks for repairability and sustainability in high-quality products. Household appliances, which must adhere to stringent performance and safety standards, now benefit from foam seals that can be … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 2K reaction technology, CO2 balance, digitalization, dishwasher dirt traps, durability, FIPFG, foam seals, Henkel, high-quality appliances, photovoltaic inverter housings, polyurethane, predictive monitoring, RePAIR, resource conservation, sealing solutions, silicone, Sonderhoff, sustainable production, waste reduction, water recycling
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has significantly increased the production capacity of its Caojing plant in Shanghai from 8,000 to 18,800 metric tons per year for polyester and polyurethane resins used in automotive spraycoats. This expansion, part of BASF’s broader … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged Asia Pacific, automotive OEMs, automotive spraycoats, BASF Coatings, Caojing plant, component manufacturers, electrocoat binder, intermediate grind resin, Jinhua Hou, Patrick Zhao, polyester resin, polyurethane resin, process optimization, production capacity, renewable energy, Shanghai, Shanghai Chemical Industry Park
(IN BRIEF) BASF Aroma Ingredients, under its Isobionics® brand, has introduced two new natural flavor ingredients developed using state-of-the-art fermentation technology. Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 is the first fermentation-produced single isomer of Sinensal, offering a complex citrus profile with marine … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial
Tagged alpha-Humulene 90, BASF Aroma Ingredients, beta-Sinensal 20, biotech-based, citrus profile, EU, Felix Gard, fermentation technology, FlavourTalk 2025, food-grade standards, halal, ISO 22000, Isobionics®, kosher, natural flavor ingredients, renewable raw materials, Toine Janssen, US, woody flavor
(IN BRIEF) The CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2025 in Cologne will celebrate the innovative spirit of the CCU industry by presenting the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” award to six groundbreaking technologies. The award highlights solutions that transform CO₂ into … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025, carbon capture, carbon nanotubes, CCU, circular carbon economy, CO₂ Utilisation, CO₂ Value Europe, CO₂-based Fuels, Direct Air Capture, eChemicles, electrolysis, Enviro Ambient, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, GIG Karasek, graphite, green methanol, holcim, non-isocyanate polyurethane, nova-Institute, Oxylus Energy, renewable energy, Skytree, sustainable fuels, TNO, UP Catalyst, Yncoris
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF, a state-of-the-art silicone-free, thermal curable gel developed to protect ADAS components from thermal degradation. Designed for advanced driver assistance systems that process vast amounts of sensor and vehicle data, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 6.5W/(m·K), ADAS, autonomous driving, Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF, conductivity, D4-D10-free, domain controllers, electronic assemblies, heat dissipation, Henkel, just-in-time manufacturing, lidar, low compression stress, Nancy Yang, oil bleeding, radar, sensor data, silicone-free gel, sustainability, thermal curable gel, Thermal Management, vehicle data, VOC
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has unveiled its new 2-component polyurethane foam gasket system, specifically engineered for car door module production. This innovative system, named Sonderhoff Fermapor K31-A-5055-1-G / K31-B-4, enhances the deinking and sealing process by offering a unique combination of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 2-component polyurethane foam gasket, automated production, automotive manufacturing, car door module production, CNC-controlled mixing head, cost savings, DBL 5452, door module sealing, dust resistance, efficiency improvements, fast curing, Henkel, hydrolysis stability, K31-B-4, long pot life, material consumption, OEM, Sonderhoff dosing system, Sonderhoff Fermapor K31-A-5055-1-G, temperature stability, vibration reduction, water resistance
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is investing a low double-digit million euro sum to upgrade its European methionine Verbund in Antwerp and Wesseling, part of its global network for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production. The planned technical enhancements—such as a new process control system … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Animal Nutrition, animal protein, Antwerp, bagging station, CO₂ emissions, DL-methionine, Dr. Dirk Hoehler, European methionine Verbund, European sustainability, Evonik, feed markets, global production hubs, livestock production, low double-digit million euro, May to July 2025, MetAMINO®, Mobile, nitrogen reduction, process control system, process efficiency, reliability, shutdown, Singapore, sulfur reduction, sustainability, sustainability standards, technical upgrade, Wesseling
(IN BRIEF) Evonik Coating Additives has introduced TEGO® Res 1100, an innovative methacrylate co-polymer that enhances deinking processes in packaging recycling. Designed to be easily incorporated into standard solventborne ink formulations, this new co-binder improves recyclate quality and enables true … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged circular economy, deinking, Dr. Christian Schirrmacher, energy savings, Evonik Coating Additives, food contact compliant, inkjet, methacrylate co-polymer, printing inks, radiation-curable, recyclate quality, recycling technology, solventborne inks, Susanne Struck, sustainability, sustainable packaging recycling, TEGO® Res 1100, waterborne
(IN BRIEF) BASF inaugurated a new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on December 12, 2024. The facility is purpose-built to accelerate the pilot-scale production of chemical catalysts and drive innovation in solids processing technologies. By incorporating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, Catalyst Development, chemical catalysts, Dr. Detlef Ruff, Dr. Helmut Winterling, global customers, green transformation, industrial chemistry, Innovative technologies, investment, Ludwigshafen, pilot-scale synthesis, process technologies, R&D, safety features, Solids Processing Center, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite Liofol HS 2819 RE, a fully recyclable heat seal coating designed for primary and secondary packaging that meets high safety standards and supports eco-friendly packaging initiatives. The coating, formulated with harmless ingredients and free … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BfR, Cagri Turkmen, eco-friendly, environmental sustainability, European Union, flexographic printing, Heat Seal Coating, Henkel, innovative packaging, Loctite Liofol HS 2819 RE, low initiation temperature, paper-based packaging, PE, PE-coex paper, plastic waste reduction, primary packaging, recyclable, rotogravure, safety, secondary packaging, sustainability, U.S. FDA
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has nominated Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller for a Supervisory Board seat, with the decision pending shareholder approval at the AGM on April 25, 2025. Praised by Chair Ben Noteboom for his extensive scientific expertise and industry experience, Dr. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, Annual General Meeting, appointment, April 25 2025, Ben Noteboom, Byron Grote, chemicals industry, Dick Sluimers, Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller, Lanxess AG, leadership, leadership transition, long-term value, nomination, Patrick Thomas, retirement, shareholder approval, Supervisory Board, TIB Chemicals AG, transformation
(IN BRIEF) K+S Aktiengesellschaft’s Supervisory Board has announced that Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer will not seek reappointment when his mandate expires at the Annual General Meeting on May 14, 2025. His decade-long tenure has significantly influenced the company’s strategic direction, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, Audit Committee, BASF SE, Crisis management, debt reduction, digitalization, Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer, Dr. Harald Schwager, Dr. Rainier van Roessel, Dr. Tilman Krauch, global technology, Governance, international competitiveness, IT, K+S Aktiengesellschaft, leadership, leadership transition, May 14 2025, Mr. Markus Heldt, Mr. Thomas Kölbl, personnel continuity, restructuring, specialty chemicals, strategic oversight, Supervisory Board, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) OMV has secured up to EUR 81.6 million from the EU Innovation Fund through a grant agreement signed by CINEA to develop its industrial ReOil® facility. This historic funding, the largest public grant OMV has ever received for … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged chemical recycling technology, CINEA, circular economy, climate neutral by 2050, CO2 emission reduction, EU Innovation Fund, EUR 81.6 million, industrial ReOil facility, low-carbon technologies, Martijn van Koten, mixed plastic waste, OMV, OMV Schwechat refinery, partnership, public grant, ReOil®, sustainability, transformation strategy, used plastics, Vienna
(IN BRIEF) Atos Belgium’s Eviden business group has successfully deployed its automated Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platform at Venator, a global manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigments and performance additives. Completed between October 2023 and December 2024, the platform integrates seamlessly … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos Belgium, Big Data, Cloud, Digital Solution, ESG, Eviden, greenhouse gas emissions, ISO 14040:2006, ISO 14044:2006, ISO14067:2018, LCA, life cycle assessment, partnership, PCF Platform, performance additives, Product Carbon Footprint Platform, Punit Sehgal, Rob Portsmouth, SECURITY, sustainability, titanium dioxide pigments, Together for Sustainability, Venator
(IN BRIEF) Borealis, in partnership with Ecoplast, has introduced Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, an advanced recycled LLDPE grade designed for non-food flexible packaging. With an 85% post-consumer recyclate content blended with 15% LLDPE booster, this innovative material is engineered for blown … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 15% LLDPE booster, 85% post-consumer recyclate, agricultural films, blown film applications, Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, Borealis, Borealis Group, carbon footprint, circular economy, Ecoplast, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, EverMinds™, flexible packaging, industrial films, mechanical recycling, partnership, Peter Voortmans, PPWR, protective films, PRSE Amsterdam, recycled linear low-density polyethylene, rLLDPE, stretch films, stretch hoods, sustainability, Sustainable packaging
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has launched Lewatit MDS TP 108, a cutting-edge ion exchange resin specifically designed to remove short-chain PFAS from water. The new resin, which targets the smallest and most challenging PFAS compounds, offers nearly twice the service life … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged activated carbon adsorption, cost reduction, Dr. Dirk Steinhilber, extended service life, ion exchange resin, LANXESS, Lewatit MDS TP 108, Liquid Purification Technologies, short-chain PFAS, sustainable water purification, water treatment
(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings and NIO have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on enhancing automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles. The agreement outlines a framework for annual strategic dialogues, covering market development, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged automotive coatings, BASF Coatings, carbon neutrality, color design, Digital Integration, electric vehicles, exterior coatings, global market, INNOVATION, Letter of Intent, NIO, strategic partnership, sustainability, Uta Holzenkamp
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel is making significant progress in China toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity across its production sites. Currently, eight of the company’s 15 facilities in China are utilizing a combination of self-generated and externally sourced renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, Changzhou, Chengdu, CHINA, decorative paints, energy transition, environmental impact, global operations, green factory, Guangzhou, Langfang, partnership, Pilawa, Poland, renewable electricity, Shanghai, solar energy, solar panels, sustainability, sustainability goals, Suzhou, Wijnand Bruinsma, Wuhan, zero-carbon alternatives
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