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Borealis to introduce additional social controls and measures before the start of its mega Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) plant project in Kallo, Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 1-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, an Austrian chemical company active in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has announced the postponement the start of its mega Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) plant project in Kallo, Belgium in … Read the full press release

Marr Contracting to use renewable diesel produced by Neste in its heavy lift luffing tower crane fleet in Australia

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 29-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that Marr Contracting, a world leader in the … Read the full press release

Continental’s new VanContact Ultra summer tire: very high mileage, robust design, low tire/road noise and low rolling resistance

Significant developmental advances in sustainability: increased mileage, rolling resistance and durability Low noise and a high safety factor Specially developed for delivery services and craftsmen’s vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive … Read the full press release

Pearl Polyurethane Systems, a leading polyurethane systems house in Middle East and Africa, to start offering insulation boards based on the climate-neutral raw material MDI from Covestro

(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced that the Pearl Polyurethane Systems, a leading polyurethane systems house … Read the full press release

Covestro announces Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification for some of its Dureflex® portfolio thermoplastic polyurethane films

High product safety and absence of pollutants in textile applications (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 13-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced … Read the full press release

BASF expands production capacity for its Tinopal® CBS optical brighteners at the company’s facility in Monthey, Switzerland

Significant increase in production capacity at Monthey, Switzerland site, now successfully completed Double-digit million euro investment to support growing global demand for optical brighteners (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 9-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced … Read the full press release

BASF’s light stabilizer Tinuvin® now in use for the protection of polypropylene pontoons used by fish farmers in China

Tinuvin® in plastic pontoons provides long-lasting protection against harsh weather conditions Improved service life helps to save resources and reduce costs for fish farmers (PRESS RELEASE) HONG KONG, 7-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has … Read the full press release

Covestro announces its first time participation at the Milan Design Week 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 3-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced its first time participation at the Milan Design Week 2022 … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy partner over converting waste plastics into pyrolysis oil

(PRESS RELEASE) HOUSTON, TX, United States/ PARIS, France, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries, has announced a new partnership with New Hope Energy, a pioneer … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking ceremony for Covestro’s new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films production capacity at the Bomlitz site in Germany

Global demand for TPU specialty films on the rise Investment in the low double-digit million euro range Completion planned for end of 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 22-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and … Read the full press release

New partnership between the industry and the academia to optimize the use of a novel amine scrubbing technology for carbon capture in the cement industry

Carbon capture by means of a new amine scrubbing process Goal is to reduce emissions in existing cement plants (PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp (ETR: TKA), a German multinational industrial engineering and steel production conglomerate, announces that … Read the full press release

BASF and Zhejiang REEF Technology Co partner over improving the quality of recyclates and reducing the use of virgin plastic material

BASF to supply its new IrgaCycle™ additive solutions to REEF Technology Builds on extensive know-how in the plastics industry (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 21-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, and Zhejiang REEF Technology Co., Ltd., a … Read the full press release

BASF to increase prices of products in its additives portfolio by up to 35 percent

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 7-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced price increase of antioxidants Irganox® 1076, Irganox® PS 802 and related blends in its additives portfolio for plastic applications by up to 35 … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies increases the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in France

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 3-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced it successfully started the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its Normandy Platform, one of TotalEnergies Refining & Chemicals’ six integrated … Read the full press release

Das Schweizer multinationale Spezialchemieunternehmen Sika erwirbt einen Hersteller von Zementprodukten und Mörtel in Kanada

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BAAR, 2-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika (SWX: SIKA), ein multinationales Schweizer Spezialchemieunternehmen, hat dies bekannt gegeben die Übernahme eines Herstellers von Zementprodukten und Mörtel in Kanada. Die Akquisition von Sable Marco Inc. mit Sitz in Pont Rouge, in der … Read the full press release

Borouge, une joint-venture entre ADNOC et Borealis, annonce le démarrage réussi de sa nouvelle 5ème unité de polypropylène à Ruwais, EAU

Borouge est un catalyseur clé de la stratégie de croissance et de diversification industrielle des Émirats arabes unis, soutenant les chaînes d’approvisionnement industrielles locales et exportant des solutions de polyoléfines vers des clients du monde entier Une autre étape importante … Read the full press release

Borouge, ein Joint Venture zwischen ADNOC und Borealis, gibt die erfolgreiche Inbetriebnahme seiner neuen 5. Polypropylen-Anlage in Ruwais, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate bekannt

Borouge ist ein wichtiger Motor für das industrielle Wachstum und die Diversifizierungsstrategie der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, indem es lokale Industrielieferketten unterstützt und Polyolefinlösungen für Kunden auf der ganzen Welt liefert. Ein weiterer wichtiger Meilenstein auf der Wachstumsreise von Borouge nach … Read the full press release

Borouge, a joint venture between ADNOC and Borealis, announces the successful start-up of its new 5th polypropylene unit in Ruwais, UAE

Borouge is a key enabler of the UAE’s industrial growth and diversification strategy supporting local industrial supply chains and exporting polyolefin solutions to customers globally Another important milestone on Borouge’s growth journey following the recent Final Investment Decision for Borouge … Read the full press release

BASF unveils new AI-powered solution that identifies optimal emollient mixes based on various parameters

(PRESS RELEASE) MONHEIM AM RHEIN, 17-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that BASF Care Creations®, the leader in the personal care market, has launched the Emollient Maestro, which represents a sophisticated upgrade of … Read the full press release

BASF to provide global regulatory support to its plastic additives customers with the launch of a new service

Customized digital solutions and services in a highly regulated environment First service addition to the VALERAS™ brand of sustainable, value-creating plastic additives from BASF Leveraging on BASF’s regulatory competence and experience (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: … Read the full press release

Neste, the 4th most sustainable company in the world, released its newest market and innovation outlook report

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the release of its latest Market and Innovation … Read the full press release

Arkema erhöht seine Fluorpolymer-Kapazität an seinem Standort Changshu in China, um die starke Nachfrage nach Lithium-Ionen-Batterien zu befriedigen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COLOMBES, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), ein französisches Spezialchemie- und Advanced Materials Company und ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in der PVDF-Produktion, hat angekündigt, dass das Unternehmen seine PVDF-Kapazität an seinem Standort Changshu in China aufgrund der starken … Read the full press release

Arkema upwards its fluoropolymer capacity at its Changshu site in China to meet the strong demand for lithium-ion batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has announced that the company will further increase its PVDF capacity at its Changshu site … Read the full press release

Neste ranks 24th in the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index for 2022, the best in its industry

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 19-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the company has been included in the Corporate … Read the full press release

Borealis buys minority stake in the company behind the EcoCore® manufacturing technology platform for sustainable packaging

Deeper partnership drives development of circular packaging solutions based on Borealis polymer and recycling expertise in tandem with Bockatech’s patented EcoCore ® technology platform EcoCore platform to be scaled up to expand range and availability of lighter weight and reusable … Read the full press release

Eni’s chemical company Versalis to license the continuous mass technology for a 70 KTY ABS unit to Supreme Petrochem in India

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 3-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced that its chemical company Versalis will license the continuous mass technology for a 70 … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Uhde milestone: 35 EnviNOx® systems successfully installed saving 16 million t/year emissions globally

35th unit installed, total emissions saved worldwide: 16 million t/year EnviNOx® technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions nearly completely (PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 24-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp (ETR: TKA), a German multinational industrial engineering and steel production conglomerate, announces that thyssenkrupp Uhde has … Read the full press release

Arkema inaugurates the Christian Collette Center of Excellence for Batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, France, 19-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, announces its new investment in batteries with the inauguration of the Christian Collette Center of Excellence dedicated to batteries at its … Read the full press release

High performance elastomers: Newly modernized technical hub in Leverkusen to enable development of new Vulkollan® based solutions as part of Covestro’s Solutions & Specialties segment

Hands-on expertise and dedicated equipment to support customers challenges (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced that … Read the full press release

Solvay teams up with 9T Labs to mass produce additively manufactured carbon fiber-reinforced materials

High-performance composite materials plus the hybrid additive fusion solution process lower production costs for advanced composite parts (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 9-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay (EBR:SOLB), an international chemical company, announces its collaboration with advanced manufacturing solution OEM 9T Labs … Read the full press release

Minimalism and clean beauty by BASF’s Care Creations® at Cosmetorium 2021

Minimalist10 concept answers the consumer demand for clean and simple cosmetic products New ingredients: COSMOS-approved, natural texturizing polymer Hydagen® Clean and fucoidan-rich algae extract Seanactiv™ TechFocus Program: presentation of new active ingredients for hair and scalp (PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 20-Oct-2021 — … Read the full press release

Synova extension doubles TotalEnergies mechanical recycling production capacity in France

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the launch of the extension of Synova in Normandy, the French leader in recycled polypropylene production. As a result TotalEnergies mechanical … Read the full press release

Neste holds its Capital Markets Day 2021 as a webcast on 23 September 2021: strategy execution, market outlook, updated strategic targets

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced its Capital Markets Day 2021 held as a … Read the full press release

BASF’s Care Creations® unveils new ingredient based on the organic-certified marine algae fucus vesiculosus that improves eye contour appearance

Seanactiv™ harnesses the power of fucus vesiculosus fucoidan to limit visible signs of aging and fatigue around the eyes New ingredient helps reduce the appearance of dark circles, crow’s feet wrinkles and under-eye dullness within just one week of application Three-step action … Read the full press release

Evonik to acquire company for innovative biomaterials for medical device technologies

Nanostructured biomaterial for wound dressings and dermatology to be integrated into Health Care business Evonik Venture Capital’s early investment in 2015 pays off Evonik aims to more than double the share of system solutions in Nutrition & Care by 2030 … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak to start production of tethered caps in its Châteaubriant plant in France by 2024

Tetra Pak announces a project to expand its Châteaubriant plant, in France, dedicated to the design and manufacturing of caps, while ensuring increased production capacity to enable the future transition to tethered caps. (PRESS RELEASE) LAUSANNE, 29-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies to invest in Additive Manufacturing pioneer ioTech

Adhesive Technologies to expand expertise for innovative electronics solutions (PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 24-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel Adhesive Technologies, through its corporate venture capital arm Henkel Tech Ventures, has invested in ioTech, a UK-based start-up with an R&D footprint in … Read the full press release

LyondellBasell to source feedstock from Neste made from 100% renewable feedstock from bio-based sources

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 17-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), a leading renewable fuels and sustainable feedstock company with operations in 14 countries, and LyondellBasell, one of world’s largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies, have announced a long-term commercial agreement … Read the full press release

BASF obtains crucial standards for food and feed industry for its crude glycerin production at the Dusseldorf-Holthausen site

Important standards for the food and feed industry Quality, traceability and safety along the complete production chain (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 14-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — German multinational chemical company BASF announces that it has obtained GMP+ and ISO 22000 certifications for … Read the full press release

Greiner Packaging achieves sustainable food cups made of circular materials from Borealis

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 7-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, Borealis announces that its client Greiner Packaging has produces the first cup prototypes made of Bornewables™ – Borealis’ portfolio … Read the full press release