Tag Archives: Evonik

Evonik Launches VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100: An Innovative Flame Retardant Monomer

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has introduced VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100, a groundbreaking phosphate methacrylate monomer known for its nonmigratory and long-lasting effects. This innovative monomer enhances transparency while providing flame retardancy, improved adhesion, and corrosion reduction. It serves as an effective adhesion … Read the full press release

Evonik Appoints Dr. Max Preisenberger as Head of Catalysts Business Line

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has named Dr. Max Preisenberger as the new head of its Catalysts business line, succeeding the retired Sanjeev Taneja. Dr. Preisenberger, who previously oversaw Finance and Strategy in the Specialty Additives division, brings a strong background in … Read the full press release

Evonik Honored with Cefic Responsible Care® Award for Sustainable Biosurfactants

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has been awarded the Responsible Care® Award by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) in the “Safe and Sustainable Chemicals” category for its innovative glycolipid biosurfactants platform. The company’s glycolipid biosurfactants, developed using biotechnology, are recognized for … Read the full press release

Evonik Acquires Full Control of Thai Peroxide Company to Expand Specialty Peroxides Offering in Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has completed the acquisition of Thai Peroxide Company Limited (TPL), a former joint venture, to expand its specialty-grade hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid offerings in the Asia Pacific region. TPL is a significant regional supplier of these … Read the full press release

Evonik Expands POLYVEST® HT Plant in Marl, Germany to Strengthen Its Position in the Specialty Chemicals Market

(IN BRIEF) Specialty chemicals company Evonik is investing double-digit millions of euros to expand its POLYVEST® HT plant in Marl, Germany. This expansion, expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2024, will increase production capacity for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Mobile Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Isophorone Production

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Mobile, Alabama site has earned the prestigious ISCC PLUS sustainability certificate for its pioneering use of renewable acetone in the production of isophorone-based products, allowing Evonik to introduce its VESTA eCO series to the U.S. market. By … Read the full press release

Evonik Introduces INFINAM® eCO PA12, Pioneering Sustainable 3D Printing with Bio-Circular Raw Material

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a leading specialty chemicals company, is driving the circular plastics economy in additive manufacturing by introducing INFINAM® eCO PA12, the world’s first PA12 powder material for industrial 3D printing that substitutes 100 percent of fossil feedstock with … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches GMP Production of Plant-Based Squalene PhytoSquene® for Pharmaceutical Use

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s life sciences division, Nutrition & Care, has introduced GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production of PhytoSquene®, a non-animal-derived squalene derived from amaranth oil. PhytoSquene® offers a sustainable alternative to squalene sourced from shark liver oil and is intended … Read the full press release

Evonik Completes Expansion of Shanghai Catalyst Plant for Green Hydrogen Production

(IN BRIEF) Evonik Industries has successfully relocated and expanded its precious metal powder catalyst plant in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP), with production set to commence in Q4 2023. The company has signed an agreement with Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies to … Read the full press release

Evonik Expands Precious Metal Powder Catalyst Plant in Shanghai to Meet Growing Demand

(IN BRIEF) Evonik Industries has successfully relocated and expanded its precious metal powder catalyst plant in the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP). Production at the new facility is set to commence in the fourth quarter of 2023. The expanded plant … Read the full press release

3D-Printed Components Transform Cargo Bikes into Ultralight Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Maniac & Sane, a cargo-bike manufacturer based in Darmstadt, Germany, is using 3D-printed components made of Evonik’s INFINAM® PA12 high-performance plastic to create ultralight cargo bikes. These cargo bikes are becoming popular in European city centers for environmentally … Read the full press release

Evonik Collaborates with Röhm to Supply Catalyst for Groundbreaking MMA Plant

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a leader in specialty chemicals, has entered into an agreement with Röhm to produce a custom catalyst for Röhm’s new methyl methacrylate (MMA) production facility in Bay City, Texas. The plant, using Röhm’s LiMA (Leading in Methacrylates) … Read the full press release

Evonik Expands Rubber Silanes Plant to Meet Growing Demand for Sustainable Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has expanded and commenced production at its rubber silanes plant, Evonik Lanxing (Rizhao) Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. The state-of-the-art facility, established as a joint venture with DEG and Rizhao Lanxing Chemical … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Climate Targets Confirmed by Science-Based Initiative, Paving the Way for Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s climate targets have been scientifically verified and confirmed by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Health Care Site in France Achieves Carbon Neutrality, Advancing Sustainable Practices

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Health Care production site in Ham, France, has achieved carbon neutrality by reducing its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions to zero. This milestone aligns with Evonik Health Care’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral in Scope 1 … Read the full press release

TEGO® Cycle: Evonik’s Breakthrough Additives for Energy-Efficient Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has launched TEGO® Cycle, a range of additives aimed at improving the process and quality of recycled plastics. The additives save energy during mechanical recycling and enhance polymer properties, facilitating the transition to … Read the full press release

Lenzing Takes Step Towards Net Zero Emissions with New Carbon Neutral LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its biorefinery and co-product brand LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, which is a leading and trusted provider of biobased acetic acid. To mark the occasion, Lenzing is introducing its first carbon … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches ELATUR® TM, a New High-Temperature Resistant Plasticizer

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched a new plasticizer product called ELATUR® TM, which belongs to the trimellitate group and offers a combination of high temperature resistance, low volatility, and low migration behavior. The new product is suitable for high-temperature cables, … Read the full press release

Evonik Coating Additives launches wetting agents to improve flow and leveling in coatings

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Coating Additives Business Line is launching two new wetting agents, TEGO® Wet 290 and TEGO® Wet 296, which can be used on various substrates such as wood, plastic, and metal surfaces. They are especially useful for waterborne … Read the full press release

Evonik presents innovative solutions for architectural, automotive, and packaging surfaces at European Coatings Show 2023

(IN BRIEF) Specialty chemicals company Evonik will showcase its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. The company’s latest solutions aim to improve both the performance and the sustainability … Read the full press release