(IN BRIEF) BASF and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme technologies and biobased polymers for fabric, dish, personal care, and industrial cleaning applications. The collaboration combines BASF’s expertise … Read the full press release
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Tagged BASF, BASF and IFF advance sustainable chemistry with joint development of enzyme and polymer innovations, biobased polymers, bioscience, biotechnology, Chemical Industry, cleaning products, collaboration, Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials, eco-friendly solutions, enzyme technology, Erik Fyrwald, IFF, Industrial Cleaning, INNOVATION, International Flavors & Fragrances, Michael Heinz, personal care, protein engineering, Strategic alliance between BASF and IFF drives innovation in enzyme and biobased polymer technologies, sustainability, sustainable chemistry
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has approved a EUR 50 million, 10-year loan to Kemira for constructing a new biomaterials production facility in Finland. The project, jointly developed with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), will produce bio-based alpha-glucans … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged alpha-glucans, André Küüsvek, bio-based production, biobased products, biomaterials, biotechnology, Chemical Industry, Finland, green finance, IFF, industrial innovation, International Flavors & Fragrances, Kemira, NIB, NIB Backs Kemira’s EUR 130 Million Investment in Renewable Biomaterials to Advance Finland’s Green Industry, NIB Provides EUR 50 Million Loan to Kemira for New Bio-Based Materials Plant in Finland, Nordic Investment Bank, Nordic-Baltic region, Petri Castrén, renewable materials, renewable solutions, sustainability, sustainable chemistry
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Tinuvin NOR 600, a new-generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer, at K2025 in Germany. The innovative additive expands BASF’s NOR-HALS platform and delivers exceptional UV and heat protection for PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin applications, especially in … Read the full press release
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Tagged artificial turf, BASF, BASF Expands VALERAS Platform with Next-Generation Tinuvin NOR 600 for Long-Lasting Plastic Protection, BASF Launches Tinuvin NOR 600 to Advance Light Stabilization Performance in PVC and Polyolefin Applications, Chemical Industry, circular economy, durability, Joerg Bentlage, K2025, light stabilizers, NOR-HALS, outdoor plastics, plastic additives, plastic innovation, polyolefin, PVC, resource efficiency, roofing membranes, sustainability, Tinuvin NOR 600, UV protection, VALERAS™
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has transitioned production of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate at its Botlek site in the Netherlands to operate fully on low-emission electricity, removing fossil fuels from the process. The move reduces the carbon footprint … Read the full press release
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Tagged benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, Biomass, Botlek, carbon footprint reduction, Chemical Industry, Consumer Protection segment, Flavors & Fragrances, ISCC PLUS, Kalaguard SB, Kalama, Krefeld-Uerdingen, LANXESS, LANXESS expands Scopeblue portfolio with CO2-optimized benzoic acid and specialty chemicals, LANXESS strengthens sustainability with ISCC PLUS certified Flavors & Fragrances production sites, Michael Zobel, Nagda, Netherlands, Purox B, Purox S, renewable energy, scope 2 emissions, Scopeblue, sodium benzoate, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Covestro has appointed Annie Chen as the new Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan, effective 1 September 2025. Currently Head of Supply Chain and Logistics for Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, Chen succeeds Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, who will … Read the full press release
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Tagged Annie Chen, appointment, Asia Pacific, Bayer MaterialScience Taiwan, Bayer Taiwan, Carsten Wildebrand, Chemical Industry, Covestro, Covestro Taiwan, INNOVATION, leadership, leadership transition, logistics, management appointment, materials science, partnership, supply chain, sustainability strategy, Taiwan business
(IN BRIEF) Solvay has entered a three-year partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to enhance its biodiversity efforts and contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework. Through the collaboration, Solvay will dedicate 30% of its permeable … Read the full press release
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Tagged Act4Nature International, biodiversity, biodiversity-sensitive areas, Chemical Industry, Chief Sustainability Officer, conservation, ecological inventories, Global Biodiversity Framework, habitat restoration, IBAT, Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, IUCN, Jean-Charles Djelalian, KM-GBF, nature conservation, nature-positive, partnership, restoration, Solvay, Species Threat Abatement and Restoration, STAR metric, Susanne Pedersen, sustainability, sustainability leadership
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is advancing its green transformation by expanding the use of electrodialysis, a process that converts salts from chemical processes into valuable raw materials like caustic soda and sulfuric acid. This technology aims to reduce energy consumption, raw … Read the full press release
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Tagged caustic soda, Chemical Industry, Electrodialysis, Evonik, salt, sulfuric acid, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s MACBETH project marks a revolutionary advancement in the chemical industry. The team, led by Robert Franke, installed a demonstration plant at the Marl Chemical Park, showcasing innovative research cast in steel and iron. This project highlights significant … Read the full press release
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Tagged Chemical Industry, Evonik, INNOVATION, MACBETH Project, Robert Franke
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry, partners with 3B Fibreglass to advance its sustainability goals by incorporating sustainably produced glass fibers into its Ultramid® A & B compound portfolio. Utilizing green electricity in production, 3B Fibreglass … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged 3B Fibreglass, BASF, Belgium, carbon footprint, Chemical Industry, Ludovic Piraux, Maximilian Lehenmeier, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and chemical company Clariant have renewed their strategic partnership, extending the Munich Catalysis Alliance (MuniCat) until 2033. The collaboration aims to develop more efficient and sustainable catalysts for the chemical industry. Catalysts … Read the full press release
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Tagged catalysts, Chemical Industry, Clariant, Marvin Estenfelder, MuniCat, partnership, Prof. Kai-Olaf Martin Hinrichsen, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, sustainability, Technical University of Munich (TUM)
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