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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Familie Henkel verlängert Aktienbindungsvertrag

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 24-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Henkel AG & Co. KGaA ist heute mitgeteilt worden, dass die Familie Henkel den Aktienbindungsvertrag, in dem rund 59 Prozent der stimmberechtigten Stammaktien gebündelt sind, verlängert hat. Der auf unbefristete Zeit abgeschlossene Vertrag, der … Read the full press release

Nationales Finale der Henkel Innovation Challenge – Deutschlands innovativste Studenten treten gegeneinander an

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die „Henkel Innovation Challenge“, Henkels internationaler Studentenwettbewerb, geht in die nächste Runde. Seit Wochen arbeiten die Studierenden an ihren visionären Ideen und Konzepten für eine Marke oder Technologie der Zukunft. Am 26. Februar 2014 ist es … Read the full press release

Henkel veröffentlicht Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2013

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel veröffentlicht heute seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht für das Jahr 2013. Er fasst die für das Unternehmen bedeutenden ökologischen, gesellschaftlichen und sozialen Fortschritte des letzten Jahres zusammen. Ein wesentlicher Aspekt dabei ist die aktive Einbindung und Schulung … Read the full press release

Henkel: Am Montag 17. Februar startet ein neuer TV-Spot für Bref Power

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 12-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Am Montag, 17. Februar, startet ein neuer TV-Spot für Bref Power. Seit Januar überzeugen die beliebten Bref-Haushaltsreiniger mit Wirksamkeit in neuer Form: Die neue Sprühflasche ermöglicht dank des ergonomischen Designs eine noch leichtere Anwendung. Im Mittelpunkt … Read the full press release

Henkel Haushaltsreiniger im neuen Design

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 11-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die beliebten Haushaltsreiniger biff, Bref, Sidol, Sidolin und der Fleckentferner Sil bieten sofortige Wirksamkeit und perfekte Sauberkeit in allen Bereichen. Seit Januar präsentieren sich die Experten in neuen, ergonomischen Sprühflaschen. Zugegeben – Hausarbeit gehört sicher … Read the full press release

Henkel: TV-Spot für Somat Multi Gel-Tabs startet Am Montag, 17. Februar

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 11-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Am Montag, 17. Februar, startet der TV-Spot für die neuen Somat Multi Gel-Tabs: Der Spot zeigt die ersten Gel-Tabs für die Spülmaschine, die für sauberes Geschirr und brillant glänzende Gläser sorgen. Die Flüssig-Tabs sind von … Read the full press release

Akzo Nobel N.V. announced changes to its Supervisory Board to be adopted by company’s AGM on April 29th, 2014

The Supervisory Board of Akzo Nobel N.V. today announced changes to its membership that will be proposed for adoption by the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on April 29th, 2014. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Current Chairman Karel Vuursteen will … Read the full press release

K+S commissioned study shows K+S Verbundwerk Werra is a central building block for the economic and demographic development of the region

With 4,400 employees at the Werra plant, K+S is the most important employer in the region Company helps secure a further 3,000 jobs at suppliers in Hesse and Thuringia Medium-sized businesses in the region received orders worth € 195 million … Read the full press release

Solvay to increase its annual production capacity of natural soda ash in US by 150,000 metric tons

Brussels, Belgium, 4-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay plans to increase its annual production capacity of natural soda ash at its Green River plant in Wyoming by 150,000 metric tons as of early next year, to meet growing demand of its U.S. … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham received £14.3M funding to develop Synthetic Biology Research Centre

Nottingham, UK, 30-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Nottingham has received funding to develop a Synthetic Biology Research Centre which will provide groundbreaking sustainable routes to important chemicals. Thanks to funding from Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Engineering and … Read the full press release

Henkel nominated ten and recognized five suppliers for their outstanding performance in 2013

Düsseldorf, Germany, 28-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 2014 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, January 27 through January 31 in Orlando, Florida, Henkel nominated ten and recognized five suppliers for their outstanding performance in 2013. The “Best … Read the full press release

Chemical group WACKER expanded its technical center for silicone products in Amtala near Kolkata

Munich, Germany / Kolkata, India, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based chemical group WACKER is strengthening its presence in India by opening its expanded technical center for silicone products in Amtala near Kolkata today. Operated by the joint venture Wacker Metroark Chemicals … Read the full press release

SGL Group’s HITCO Carbon Composites received Supplier Award from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Arkadelphia, AR, US, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HITCO Carbon Composites – a subsidiary of SGL Group – The Carbon Company announced today that it received the 2012 Supplier Award for Outstanding Quality and Delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals

ThyssenKrupp initiates project to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals Essen, Germany, 14-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In collaboration with partners from research and industry, ThyssenKrupp AG is initiating a cross-sector technology transfer project focusing on converting process gases from … Read the full press release

Herrenknecht AG used Henkel adhesives to construct giant tunnel boring machine (TBM)

Düsseldorf, Germany, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — It is a machine of superlatives: four floors high, 82 meters long or the length a high-rise building of 20 floors lying on its side. This monster is heavier than a dozen 747 jumbo jets … Read the full press release

Sika announced it now owns 100% of Dyflex HD Co Japan

Baar, Switzerland, 7-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika has acquired the remaining 24.5% of Dyflex HD Co., Ltd. as of January 7, 2014 and achieves 100% ownership. The complete takeover further strengthens Sika’s position in the Japanese construction market. Sika has been … Read the full press release

BASF and Renmatix to jointly scale up the Renmatix Plantrose process for the production of industrial sugars based on lignocellulosic biomass

Renmatix’s patented Plantrose TM technology enables production of industrial sugars from non-edible, woody biomass Industrial sugars are important bio-based precursors for a variety of chemicals based on renewable feedstocks Ludwigshafen, Germany / Philadelphia, PA, US, 20-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany, and American … Read the full press release

John Deere and BASF to jointly develop suite of integrated precision farming and farm management solutions for improved execution in the field

Mannheim and Limburgerhof, Germany, 20-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — John Deere and BASF today announced plans to jointly develop a suite of integrated precision farming and farm management solutions for improved execution in the field. These tools, developed together with growers, will provide enhanced … Read the full press release

Bayer MaterialScience launched ultra-modern technical center for foams and expanded coating raw materials production at its headquarters in Leverkusen

Ultra-modern technical center for foams / New production plant for coating raw materials commissioned Leverkusen, Germany, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With the latest equipment for product development and the expansion of its production capacity, materials manufacturer Bayer MaterialScience continues to adapt to … Read the full press release

Henkel webinar „Adhesives in Food contact: Legislation today and tomorrow“

Düsseldorf, Germany, 29-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Die sichere Nahrungsmittelverpackung ist ein Thema mit dem sich Henkel als weltgrößter Klebstoffhersteller intensiv beschäftigt. Auf der Wissensplattform „Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe“ informiert Henkel am 5. Dezember 2013 ab 10 Uhr zum Thema „Adhesives … Read the full press release