BRUSSELS, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cefic is disappointed with the Commission’s proposals for reforming the EU Emissions Trading System, unveiled today. The European chemical industry supports combating climate change and the Commission’s ambition to transform the EU into a competitive … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, European Union, Law, Politics
COLOMBES, France, 3-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lotader® AX8820 copolymer has been designed to complete Arkema’s range of impact modifiers, especially for high fluidity PPS enabling easier injection molding. PPS compounds are high temperature resistance and high stiffness thermoplastics mainly used … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, France, Technology
CASCAIS, PORTUGAL & HONG KONG, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The 4th annual Plasticity Forum took place in Cascais, Portugal June 8-9, with the global event bringing together business and industry officials, sustainability experts, plastic producers and users, innovators, government representatives … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, News, Portugal, Science
Tagged American Chemistry Council, Building bricks, Cascais, Circularity, CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship, CSR, Doug Woodring, Dr. Denise Hardesty, Environment, growing plastic problem, hard-to-recycle plastic waste, ocean recovery alliance, Patty Long, plastic, Plastic bottles, Plastic made from algae, plastic producers, plastic-to-fuel, plastic-to-fuel technologies, plasticity forum, Plastics Industry Trade Association, PORTUGAL, Steve Russell, sustainability, sustainability experts, waste, waste reduction
Monheim, 11-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer CropScience has taken a large step forward to stop the distribution of counterfeit crop protection products containing the active ingredient spirotetramat. Chinese manufacturer Hebei Sannong Agrochemical and distributor Nanjing Heyuan recently accepted the litigation filed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Germany, Law, Management
Tagged anjing Heyuan, Bayer CropScience, Dr. Joerg Thomaier, Gerwin Bouillon, Hebei Sannong Agrochemical, Wang Guangming
A major Dutch initiative designed to investigate how waste can be used as a raw material to produce chemicals has more than doubled in size since being launched late last year. AMSTERDAM, 10-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Initially formed by AkzoNobel, … Read the full press release
The Munich-based WACKER Group has signed Germany’s Diversity Charter. The aim of this nationwide initiative is to promote diversity in companies and institutions. WACKER is intensifying its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce so as to enhance the Group’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged diversity, Germany’s Diversity Charter, Rudolf Staudigl, WACKER
June event will highlight innovations in plastic recycling and corporate sustainability Cascais, PORTUGAL and HONG KONG, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Plasticity Forum will hold its 4th annual conference on June 8th and 9th in Cascais, Portugal. The forum will … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Management, News, Portugal, Science
Tagged Andrew Morlet, Cascais, Circularity, corporate sustainability, CSR, Doug Woodring, Dr. Carlos Carrerais, Dr. Mike Biddle, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Environment, Jeff Dillow, Marine Litter, MBA Polymers, ocean recovery alliance, plastic, plastic pollution, plastic recycling, plastic-to-fuel technologies, plasticity forum, Pousada de Cascais, Reaching Scale, Reverse Supply Chains, Steve Russell, sustainability, waste
AkzoNobel is helping customers in China to make more efficient use of limited land resources by expanding its portfolio of locally produced agrochemical products. AMSTERDAM, 15-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — China has a well-documented shortage of arable land, which means sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Netherlands
Tagged agrochemical products, AkzoNobel, John Cate, Mr. Yu Dong
Henkel signs agreement to acquire laundry brands from Colgate-Palmolive Execution of strategy to selectively invest in attractive country categories Establishing leading position in the Australia/New Zealand laundry market Opportunity for further expansion of Laundry & Home Care business Düsseldorf, 13-5-2015 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged Bruno Piacenza, Cold Power, Colgate-Palmolive', Dynamo, Fab, Henkel, laundry detergents, pre-wash brands, Sard brands
MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Siltronic AG is preparing for an Initial Public Offering and a subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard). Wacker Chemie AG’s Executive and Supervisory Boards approved its subsidiary’s IPO plans. Execution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Siltronic AG, Wacker Chemie AG
SPECIAL INCOME FROM RETAINED ADVANCE PAYMENTS AND COMPENSATORY PAYMENTS LIKELY TO INCREASE SECOND-QUARTER EBIT BY SOME €78 MILLION MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG and a solar-sector customer have agreed to terminate their contractual and delivery relationships. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Management
VIENNA, 6-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the appointment of Anja Krusel as Vice President Group Controlling effective 1 May 2015. Anja Krusel succeeds Executive … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Chemicals, Management
Tagged Anja Krusel, Borealis, Mark Tonkens
Solid first quarter for AkzoNobel Operating income up 42 percent at €306 million (2014: €216 million), reflecting the effects of process optimization, reduced restructuring expenses, lower costs and favorable currencies Revenue up 6 percent due to 8 percent favorable currency … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Management, Netherlands
Tagged Akzo Nobel N.V., Maëlys Castella
The world’s first modular car is being unveiled today at a major motor show in Amsterdam, with AkzoNobel having made an important contribution to its development. AMSTERDAM, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nova high performance electronic vehicle is built by 26 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, AutoRAI event, Bio-fiber reinforced panels, Eindhoven University of Technology, electronic vehicle, Markus Majoor, motor show in Amsterdam, NouryactTM accelerators, Nova, Shell Eco-marathon, world's first modular car
AMSTERDAM, 20-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Barcelona player was the subject of a special mural created by Brazilian artist Paulo Cosentino. He used our Inca brand to paint an action shot, based on a picture which Suarez himself selected. Part of … Read the full press release
Integrated sales up one percent at constant exchange rates Reported sales impacted by currency; full year earnings guidance maintained Robust performance in Europe: effective risk management in the CIS Delayed start to North American season BASEL, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Financial, Management, Switzerland
Tagged herbicides, Lawn and Garden, Mike Mack, risk management, Syngenta
Henkel to broaden its portfolio of pressure sensitive adhesives Düsseldorf, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Novamelt GmbH, a privately owned company based in the south of Germany. With this transaction Henkel as leading solution provider worldwide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management, Technology
Tagged Csaba Szendrei, Henkel, hotmelt adhesives, Novamelt GmbH
OSLO, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sapa’s President & CEO Svein Tore Holsether has informed the Board of Directors that he will leave Sapa to take over as President & CEO for the Norwegian fertilizers group Yara International ASA. He will … Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, Frankfurt a. M., 30-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel and the DFB will join forces. “Pursuing excellent performance with passion is what connects the DFB and Henkel. This is why we are so happy about the partnership. A strong team … Read the full press release
Baar, Switzerland, 27-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika continues its dedicated and successful expansion strategy. The company has opened a new mortar manufacturing facility in Dubai and a concrete admixture plant on Réunion. With these openings, Sika reacts to the growing demand … Read the full press release
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