For the eighth consecutive year, Henkel has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe). The inclusion in both indices confirms Henkel’s excellent performance among the leading companies in the … Read the full press release
Rolle, Switzerland, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — INEOS Compounds and Doeflex Compounding have today implemented the combination of their respective PVC compounding businesses. The newly combined business features an integrated management team from both entities and is known as INEOS Compounds. Comments … Read the full press release
Less and less petroleum required for plastics production / Climate gas can be used to make additional types of plastic LEVERKUSEN, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer MaterialScience’s research into carbon dioxide as a new raw material for making plastics is delivering further … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Bayer MaterialScience, carbon dioxide as new raw material for making plastics, CAT Catalytic Center, Dream Polymers, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis
Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the world’s largest adhesives manufacturer – is deeply committed. On its knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal”, Henkel presents a new webinar about “Everything you need to know about … Read the full press release
Composites Europe is one of the leading European trade fairs for composite materials. This year it will be taking place in Düsseldorf / Germany from October 7 to October 9. As leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged benzoxazine resins, Composites Europe, Henkel, KraussMaffei, Loctite MAX series
Tarnów, Poland, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On August 5th 2014, the Ministry of State Treasury announced that Grupa Azoty had been placed on the list of strategic enterprises. Below is presented the full text of the announcement. The Council of Ministers has reviewed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Government, Management, Poland
Tagged Grupa Azoty, Poland's Ministry of State Treasury, Włodzimierz Karpiński
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 23-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel releases its 2014 Q2 results Volumes positive in all three Business Areas Revenue down 4 percent, mainly due to 5 percent adverse currency effects Operating income €353 million (2013: €322 million) reflecting increased volume and benefits … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, Ton Büchner
Munich/Burghausen, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG yesterday presented the “Alexander Wacker Innovation Award” to Dr. Tobias Daßler, Dr. Carsten Bornhövd and Dr. Günter Wich for their pioneering work on WACKER’s proprietary ESETEC® secretion system. The researchers were honored for their … Read the full press release
Jakarta, Indonesia, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS Indonesia is proud to announce the opening of a new agricultural laboratory, located in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is an analyst member of FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association). After the success … Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With new Bonderite C-MC 21130, Henkel has launched an environmentally sound cleaner for all uncured paints that really does set new standards. The innovative product offers a 50 percent reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOC) compared … Read the full press release
Maintal, Germany, 4-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader for engineered joining technology, bestows its first ever “Global Supplier Recognition Award” on selected suppliers. In 2014, the award for outstanding performance and results goes to EMS Chemie Holding … Read the full press release
Rolle, Switzerland and Ludwigshafen, Germany, 30-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — INEOS will acquire BASF’s 50% share in Styrolution, a joint venture between the companies. The purchase price to be paid by INEOS amounts to €1.1 billion. A call option in favor of INEOS … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Switzerland
Tagged BASF, INEOS, Jennifer Moore-Braun, Jim Ratcliffe, Richard Longden, Styrolution
Oslo, 24-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the Borealis acquisition of GPN SA including 52.15% ownership in the Le Havre urea plant, Yara has accepted an offer from Borealis to acquire Borealis’ ownership in Le Havre, situated on the north-west coast of France. … Read the full press release
Monheim, 21-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer CropScience recently opened its new SeedGrowth Center in Can Tho, Vietnam. This state-of-the-art facility aims to provide customers with integrated seed treatment solutions harnessing advanced technologies to help farmers protect their high-quality seeds and increase … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Chemicals, Germany, Management, Technology
Tagged Bayer CropScience, Can Tho, SeedGrowth Center, Torsten Velden, Vietnam
AkzoNobel has begun work on restoring the Dutch Royal Barge, de Koningssloep, through a partnership with the National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experts from the company’s yacht paints business are carrying out the intricate restoration … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has today announced the appointment of Maëlys Castella (47) as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. She will officially take up the position on September 15. Maëlys Castella succeeds Keith Nichols, who announced his intention to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Management, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, Antony Burgmans, Maëlys Castella, Ton Büchner
Kortrijk, Belgium, 16-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NV Bekaert SA (“Bekaert” or, the “Company”) announces today the successful placement of 0.75% senior unsecured convertible bonds due June 2018 (the “Bonds”), for a principal amount of € 300 million. Payment for and delivery of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, Management
Tagged Bruno Humblet, NV Bekaert SA, senior unsecured convertible bonds
A green and global business Tarnów, Poland, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Grupa Azoty Group celebrated a double triumph in this year’s edition of the Polish President’s Business Award contest, when Grupa Azoty PUŁAWY won a distinction in the ‘green economy’ category and … Read the full press release
The acquisition comprises production facilities in Germany, based at Herne and Moers. The new business is a complementary fit with INEOS’ portfolio and expertise and provides opportunities to integrate into its existing manufacturing sites in Germany. The new business, to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Ashley Reed, INEOS Enterprises, Sasol Solvents Germany, solvent manufacturers, Wolf Haenel
Baar, Switzerland, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika is acquiring the business of Klebag Chemie AG, a manufacturer of adhesives for the sealing, bonding and flooring markets. The takeover strengthens Sika’s position in the Swiss interior finishing sector. Last financial year, Klebag generated … Read the full press release
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