(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its polyurethane production at the Düsseldorf site, marking the third European Henkel facility to receive this sustainability certification. This certification confirms the use of bio-based and recycled raw materials … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has announced a €100 million investment aimed at enhancing its research and development (R&D) infrastructure over the next three years, targeting sustainable solutions and digital advancements. This initiative supports the company’s commitment to becoming fully circular and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Covestro, INNOVATION, investment, R&D, Sucheta Govil, sustainability, Torsten Heinemann
(IN BRIEF) The nova-Institute has announced the formation of a specialized group of biopolymer experts aimed at enhancing market and trend reporting in the renewable carbon sector. This initiative focuses on advancing sustainability in the chemical and materials industries by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biopolymer, Doris de Guzman, Lars Börger, Michael Carus, nova-Institute, Renewable Carbon Sector, sustainability, Tanver Ali
(IN BRIEF) Scientists have identified the first instances of genetic mutations in Anopheles funestus mosquitoes that confer resistance to DDT, a previously widespread insecticide now banned due to environmental concerns. This discovery, made by researchers from the University of Glasgow … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged DDT, Dr. Francesco Baldini, Fredros Okumu, Genetic Resistance, Ifakara Health Institute, Insecticide Use, Joel Odero, malaria, Mosquitoes, Tanzania, University of Glasgow
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its Changshu production facility in China, allowing the company to introduce a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives for sustainable coating applications. Using the mass balance approach, Arkema … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arkema, ASIA, Changshu Site, CHINA, Heidi Wang, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, Resin Production, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest sustainable innovations at Fakuma 2024 under the theme #ourplasticsjourney, focusing on more efficient and eco-friendly plastic solutions. Highlights include the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit-breaker, developed with Siemens, which uses biomass-balanced plastics, and BASF’s expanded … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Fakuma 2024, INNOVATION, Plastic Solutions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis is partnering with Dürr to build an energy-efficient paint shop at its Kenitra site in Morocco, doubling the facility’s capacity for electric and hybrid vehicle production. The plant will utilize advanced technologies like the EcoInCure electric oven, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Dürr, electric vehicle, MOROCCO, Netherland, Paint Shop, partnership, Stellantis, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Yara International has officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strategically located along the North Sea and Kiel Canal. This facility is set to import up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually, making … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Innovative Closed-Loop System, Jules Verne, Owens Corning, partnership, sustainability, Wind Turbine Blade Recycling, ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) Project
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan’s UBE Corporation for an enterprise value of €460 million, with expected proceeds around €500 million. This sale allows LANXESS to exit its last polymer business … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, which supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer for all Covestro shares at €62.00 each, valuing the company at approximately €11.7 billion. The agreement ensures ADNOC’s commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik Oxeno has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities for INA-based plasticizers, specifically ELATUR® CH (DINCH) and ELATUR® DINCD, to meet the growing market demand. The expansion will take place at the existing C4 production facilities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has commenced a major expansion at its Charleston site in Berkeley County, South Carolina, aimed at increasing the production capacity of precipitated silica by 50% to meet rising demand from the tire industry, especially for green tires. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Charleston Facility, Evonik, expansion, Guido Skudlarek, Johnny Cribb, Kenneth Bittner, Lauren Kjeldsen, partnership, silica, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Allied Green Ammonia (AGA) has appointed AFRY as the Owner’s Engineer for its flagship green ammonia project in Australia’s Northern Territory. The project will use 100% renewable energy, combining 4.75 GW of solar power and battery energy storage … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sto Group once again participated in World Cleanup Day, an international initiative aimed at reducing global waste, on September 27, 2024. Employees from Sto’s global offices took part in local cleanup activities, collecting litter and various discarded items … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Dr. Eike Messow, Environmental commitment, Global Participation, Sto Group, sustainability, World Cleanup Day
(IN BRIEF) Dürr has launched the GigaCoater™, a cutting-edge machine designed for simultaneous two-sided coating of battery electrodes. It offers faster speeds, larger substrate capabilities, and significant cost savings, enhancing both quality and efficiency in battery production. The GigaCoater™ expands … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged battery production, Coating, Dürr, GigaCoater™
(IN BRIEF) BASF has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at becoming the leading chemical company supporting the green transformation of its customers. The company plans to focus on its core chemical businesses while giving more flexibility to standalone divisions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Dr. Markus Kamieth, green transformation, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has introduced a new particle technology to meet the rising demand for sustainable metal effect finishes in architectural applications. Their new Interpon D Natural Metals range offers the aesthetic and durable qualities of real metal without its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has joined the Finnish Environment Ministry’s Circular Economy Green Deal, committing to promoting a low-carbon, circular economy. The company plans to use 30 kilotons of Finnish plastic waste as raw material by 2035 and improve its energy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a breakthrough process that allows up to four times more recycled rubber to be used in new tire production. Traditionally, only 5% of recycled rubber could be reused due to the vulcanization process, which makes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Christian Mani, Evonik, sustainability, tire recycling
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