(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of FOSROC, a major player in the construction chemicals industry, further expanding its global reach. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain’s position in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East and aligns with its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, additives, adhesives, Asia-Pacific, Cement, Cemix brand, Chryso, concrete, concrete repair, Construction Chemicals, emerging markets, Flooring, FOSROC, GCP, global leader, High Performance Solutions, INDIA, light construction, Middle East, OVNIVER, partnership, Saint-Gobain, sales, sealants, sustainability, sustainable construction, technical solutions, waterproofing
(IN BRIEF) As of January 2025, BASF Coatings has successfully transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its Greenville, Ohio and Blackman Township, Michigan sites, resulting in an anticipated reduction of more than 11,000 tons of CO2 annually. This shift supports … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive industry, automotive OEMs, BASF Coatings, Blackman Township Michigan, carbon footprint, Chemetall, clearcoats, climate protection targets, CO2 emissions reduction, Dr. Markus Piepenbrink, E-Coats, energy transition, environmental impact, EPA GHG Emissions Calculator, Frank Naber, green transformation, Greenville Ohio, Jeffrey Jones, mass balance approach, partnership, Power Purchase Agreements, renewable electricity, renewable energy, Renewable Energy Certificates, resins, surface treatment, sustainability, thin-film technologies
(IN BRIEF) A new Letter of Intent between Grupa Azoty and American Gas Partners marks the beginning of negotiations for a potential agreement to secure gas supplies. If finalized, deliveries will be facilitated through a specialized procurement platform involving U.S. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged American Gas Partners, business model, competitive edge., European gas buyers, export capacity, geopolitical environment, Grupa Azoty, Hubert Kamola, Infrastructure Project, Letter of Intent, liquefied gas, partnership, Pierce Kirby, Poland, procurement platform, sustainability, U.S. gas producers
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has completed the sale of its Retailer Brands business in North America to First Quality Enterprises, marking the final step in its portfolio optimization strategy. The business, which includes products in the detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Investment, Retail
Tagged acquisition, all®, Carsten Knobel, Consumer Brands, detergents, Dial®, dishwash categories, divestment, fabric finishers, First Quality Enterprises, got2b®, Henkel, laundry and home care market, North America, portfolio optimization, regulatory approvals, Retailer Brands business, Schwarzkopf®, Snuggle®, Strategic fit, Wolfgang König
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has introduced a groundbreaking waterborne basecoat, Sikkens Autowave Optima, designed to enhance vehicle repair efficiency and sustainability. The product enables bodyshops to reduce process times by up to 50% and cut energy costs and carbon emissions by … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AkzoNobel, AkzoNobel Automotive and Specialty Coatings, automotive coatings, bodyshop productivity, carbon emissions reduction, collision repair, commercial vehicle refinishers, environmental benefits, fast-drying fillers, high pigmentation, Lesonal, material savings, OEM quality standards, paint coverage, Patrick Bourguignon, performance testing, process efficiency, Sikkens Autowave Optima, sustainability, sustainable solutions, vehicle repair, waterborne basecoat
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced its ecovio® 60 IA 1552 biopolymer, a certified industrial compostable solution designed for plant clips used in greenhouse fruit and vegetable cultivation. This innovation allows the clips to biodegrade in industrial composting facilities after harvest, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged agricultural innovation, agriculture, BASF, biopolymer, biopolymers, circular economy, composting, crop cultivation, ecovio®, environmental impact, food contact approved, greenhouse, Industrial Compostable, Microplastics, plant clips, Renewi, sustainability, sustainable farming practices
(IN BRIEF) The Pragati sustainable castor bean program has achieved significant progress in its eight years, improving yields and enhancing the livelihoods of over 8,000 certified farmers in Gujarat, India. By focusing on sustainability, water efficiency, and gender inclusivity, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 'Pragati', agricultural best practices, agricultural growth, Arkema, BASF, castor production, certified farmers, crop protection, digital tools, Farmer Livelihoods, financial literacy, gender empowerment, gender inclusivity, Gujarat, INDIA, Jayant Agro-Organics, medical camps, partnership, personal protective equipment, profitability, semi-arid land, Solidaridad, SuCCESS® sustainability code, sustainability, sustainable castor bean program, sustainable farming practices, water consumption reduction, women farmers, yield increase
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso and ECOR Global have partnered to create a revolutionary product that combines sustainability and safety by using NeoLigno, a bio-based, formaldehyde-free binder. This new innovation replaces traditional fossil-based binders, offering a fully recyclable and bio-based board … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged bio-based binder, biochemicals, climate goals, ECOR Global, environmental performance, exhibition materials, Flooring, formaldehyde-free, fossil-based binders, furniture, green materials, health, INNOVATION, lignin applications, NeoLigno, partnership, recyclable, Roberto Reyes, Stockholm Furniture Fair, Stora Enso, sustainability, sustainable materials, Tuomo Heikkinen
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a distribution agreement with Tegral Materials, a member of the Vinmar Group, to expand its polyolefin solutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The agreement will include Borealis’ full portfolio of polyethylene and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Craig Arnold, distribution agreement, European distribution, Flexible Consumer Packaging, High Performance Solutions, partnership, polyethylene, polyolefin solutions, polyolefins, polypropylene, Rigid Consumer Packaging, sustainability, Tegral Materials, Vinmar Group, Vishal Goradia
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched two new light cure adhesives, Loctite AA 3952 and Loctite SI 5057, designed to address the challenges of bonding thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for medical devices. These adhesives ensure strong and reliable connections, meet stringent EU … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Adhesive Solutions, Anaheim, biocompatibility, DEHP, EU MDR 2017, FDA, heat resistance, Henkel, humidity aging, industrial adhesives, ISO 10993, light cure adhesives, Loctite AA 3952, Loctite SI 5057, MD&M West 2025, medical device assembly, medical devices, patient safety, PVC alternatives, regulatory compliance, thermoplastic elastomers, TPE, TPE bonding
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Performance Materials division has completed a major sustainability milestone by transitioning all its European production sites to renewable electricity, starting in 2025. This step affects the company’s manufacturing of Engineering Plastics, Polyurethanes, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, and Specialty Polymers. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged #OurPlasticsJourney, 2030, 3B Fibreglass, alternative raw materials, BASF, BASF's climate goals, circular economy, climate-neutral, CO2 emissions, CO2 footprint, engineering plastics, green steam, greenhouse gas emissions, Ludwigshafen, Martin Jung, offshore wind farm, Performance Materials division, polyurethanes, renewable electricity, renewable energy, specialty polymers, sustainability, thermoplastic polyurethanes, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Oerlikon Barmag have formed a partnership to develop innovative chemical recycling solutions for Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. The collaboration focuses on creating efficient processes for PET depolymerisation and purification, aiming to boost recycling rates from contaminated … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged catalyst, chemical recycling, depolymerisation, EPC business models, Evonik, feedstock, Georg Stausberg, Max Preisenberger, mechanical recycling, Oerlikon Barmag, PET, PET recycling technology, plastics industry, process technologies, production, purification, repolymerisation, Scalability, sustainable circular economy, technology, waste
(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Fuhua Tongda Chemicals have formed a joint venture in Leshan, China, to produce specialty hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for industries like solar panels, semiconductors, and food packaging. With Evonik holding a 51% stake, the venture aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged Active Oxygens, CHINA, Evonik, Food Packaging, Fuhua Tongda Chemicals Company, global market, Green Energy, H2O2, Hydrogen peroxide, infrastructure, joint venture, Lauren Kjeldsen, Leshan, License Agreement, market demand, photovoltaic cells, semiconductors, Sichuan Province, solar panels, specialty-grade, sustainable production, technology, Zhang Hua
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has launched its ENCOR® range of bio-based waterborne dispersions, designed for textile printing and finishing applications, offering up to 30% bio-based content and reducing the carbon footprint by 40% compared to traditional resins. This innovation supports the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged APEO-free, Arkema, bio-based content, bio-based waterborne dispersions, biodegradability, carbon footprint reduction, Coating Solutions, color stability, durability, ENCOR®, end-of-life management, formaldehyde-free, Global Market Manager, Global Sustainability Marketing Director, Helene Pernot, Nonwovens & Textile, Oeko-Tex® Eco Passport, Patricia Beurdeley, renewable feedstocks, sustainability, textile finishing, textile industry, textile market, textile printing, wash resistance
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Aspiravi to secure 120 GWh of renewable energy annually from Belgian wind farms. This partnership will significantly reduce Borealis’ Scope 2 emissions and supports the company’s goal of sourcing … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aspiravi, Belgium, Bernard Steverlynck, Borealis, decarbonization, economic growth, onshore wind turbines, partnership, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, renewable energy sourcing, scope 2 emissions, sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable energy, Wolfram Krenn
(IN BRIEF) At Cosmet’Agora 2025 in Paris, BASF introduced new eco-conscious formulations under its Beyond Beauty initiative, focusing on hydration, cleansing, UV protection, and natural makeup. These climate-adaptive solutions use sustainable ingredients to meet the rising consumer demand for environmentally … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Beyond Beauty, carbon footprint, Care 360°, Care Chemicals, Cegesoft® SB45 TR, Cetiol® OE, Cetiol® Ultimate, Cleansing, Cleansing & Protection, climate change, climate-adaptive formulations, Cosmedia® Gel CC, Cosmetagora, digitalization, eco-conscious beauty, Emulgade Verde 10 MS, Hydrating & Cooling, hydration, ingredient circularity, INNOVATION, natural makeup, Optimistic Glow, personal care, personalized beauty, Plantacare® range, renewable feedstocks, RiceTouch, science, sourcing traceability, sustainability, Tinomax™ CC, Tinosorb® A2B, transparency, UV protection, Uvinul® TS Hydro, Valérie Pian-Parison
(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has partnered with BMW Group, designating its premium paint brands, Glasurit and R-M, as preferred options for BMW’s aftersales network across 50 markets. This strategic partnership aims to provide high-performance, sustainable refinish solutions to BMW and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aftersales network, aftersales services, automotive refinish industry, BASF Coatings, BMW and MINI body shops, BMW Group, body shop sustainability, body shops, Chris Jackman, dealer network, Glasurit, Glasurit 100 Line, Global Strategic Account Management, INNOVATION, material consumption, multi-stage color applications, partnership, performance solutions, preferred paint brands, premium refinish brands, process efficiency, product quality, Quality, R-M, R-M Agilis Pioneer Series, refinish products, sustainability, training solutions
(IN BRIEF) Solvay and Hankook have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop circular silica derived from biosourced and waste materials for tire production. This collaboration leverages Solvay’s expertise in silica and Hankook’s manufacturing capabilities to advance sustainable tire … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged An Nuyttens, automotive future, battery range, biosourced materials, Bonhee Ku, circular economy, circular silica, circular silica solutions, electric vehicles, environmental benefits, fuel consumption, Hankook, Hankook Tire, HDS, highly dispersible silica, Italy, Livorno, mass production, Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, partnership, pilot phase, President and CTO, President of Solvay Silica & Special Chem, RHA, rice husk ash, rolling resistance, silica expertise, Solvay, sustainability, sustainabilty, sustainable materials, Technical Development, Tire Manufacturing, tire performance, tire wear resistance, waste materials
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with ST Pharm to enhance its RNA and nucleic acid therapeutic services, combining ST Pharm’s expertise in customized nucleic acids with Evonik’s advanced lipid and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug product development solutions. This collaboration aims … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged active ingredients, capping library screening, clinical trials, drug delivery, drug development, drug product development, enzymatic biotransformation, Evonik, Evonik capabilities, Fill & Finish, gene delivery, gene therapies, GMP manufacturing, Health Care Business, Kris S. Choi, life sciences sector, lipid nanoparticle, lipids, liposomes, LNP, mRNA development, mRNA-LNPs, North America manufacturing, nucleic acid medicines, nucleic acid therapeutics, nucleic acid therapies, Nutrition & Care division, oligonucleotides, partnership, pharmaceutical companies, RNA market, RNA therapeutics, siRNAs, small molecules, SmartCap® technology, South Korea, ST Pharm, strategic partnership, Yann d'Hervé
(IN BRIEF) Covestro is investing a low triple-digit million Euro sum to expand its operations in Hebron, Ohio, by adding multiple production lines for polycarbonate compounds and blends. This expansion will support the growing demand for high-quality materials in industries … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged automotive, blends, compounding capabilities, Covestro, digitalization, electrification of mobility, electronics, engineering plastics, healthcare industries, Hebron, Lily Wang, Ohio, Pittsburgh, polycarbonate compounds, production lines, R&D center, Samir Hifri, Solutions & Specialties business, supply reliability, sustainable development, sustainable growth strategy, technology transfer, Thorsten Dreier, U.S., U.S. compounding plant
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