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Henkel launches upgraded Packaging Competence Center to drive next-generation packaging solutions
Henkel Opens Upgraded Packaging Competence Center to Advance Future-Ready Packaging Solutions
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May 173 min read


Safic-Alcan and Evonik Fibres Expand High-Performance Polyimide Distribution in Europe
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, and Evonik Fibres GmbH, a specialist in high-performance polymer technologies, have announced a partnership to distribute Evonik’s P84® Polyimide product portfolio.
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May 121 min read


When Smoke Evolves: Symrise Ensures Authentic Flavour Sensations for a Changing Market
When smoke evolves: Symrise ensures authentic flavour sensations for a changing market
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May 122 min read


BASF Engineering Plastics Comply with EN 45545 Railway Safety Standard
BASF Engineering Plastics’ EN 45545-certified solutions support the development of safer and more reliable railway electrical and electronic components.
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May 52 min read


Atlantic Grupa invests in waterdrop®- a global microdrink brand
Atlantic Grupa invests in waterdrop®- a global microdrink brand
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May 42 min read


trinamiX expands mobile NIR spectroscopy applications for the footwear and textile industries.
trinamiX GmbH has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries.
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May 32 min read


BASF commissions world-scale menthol and linalool facilities in Ludwigshafen alongside a new citral plant in Zhanjiang
BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business unit has officially launched three newly established world-scale production facilities for menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and citral in Zhanjiang, China.
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May 32 min read


BASF Coatings has successfully completed the transition to renewable electricity across all its European production sites
BASF Coatings has completed the planned transition of its European production sites to renewable electricity.
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May 31 min read


BASF to further hike prices for additives in plastic applications
BASF to further hike prices for additives in plastic applications
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Apr 271 min read


Kerry opens an expanded biotechnology manufacturing hub in Ireland to meet the growing global demand for lactase enzymes
Kerry opens an expanded biotechnology manufacturing hub in Ireland to meet the growing global demand for lactase enzymes
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Apr 232 min read


Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. collaborate to advance low-carbon ethylene oxide (EO) solutions
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have joined forces to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon EO solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets, enabling reduced product carbon footprint (PCF) without compromising performance.
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Apr 141 min read


BASF and Sevnce Robotics sign an MoU to enhance the smart transformation of the chemical industry
BASF and Sevnce Robotics sign an MoU to enhance the smart transformation of the chemical industry
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Apr 62 min read


Rakem Group Announces Partnership with Organik Kimya
Rakem Group, guided by its philosophy of people, planet, profit, and partnership, has renewed its decade-long distribution partnership with Turkey-based Organik Kimya.
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Apr 52 min read


L'Oréal completes the acquisition of Kering Beauté as part of its strategic cooperation with Kering
L'Oréal completes the acquisition of Kering Beauté as part of its strategic cooperation with Kering
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Mar 312 min read


Aston University and Mondelēz International collaborate to advance food engineering innovations
Aston University and Mondelēz International collaborate to advance food engineering innovations
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Mar 182 min read


Robertet acquires a stake in cosmetic ingredient supplier Aethera Biotech
Robertet acquires a stake in cosmetic ingredient supplier Aethera Biotech
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Mar 122 min read


Indorama acquires Venator's Spain BU
We are pleased to announce that Indorama Corporation, through its indirect subsidiary Indorama Advanced Oxides (Spain) S.L.U., has successfully completed the acquisition of Venator P&A Spain, S.L.’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) manufacturing site in Huelva, Spain and associated assets.
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Mar 101 min read


EU Introduces Provisional End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation to Boost Automotive Plastic Circularity
The European Union has published a provisional agreement on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR), introducing stricter circularity requirements for materials used in vehicles and signalling significant implications for the polyurethane and broader plastics industries.
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Mar 61 min read


The Estée Lauder Companies and Forest Essentials will enter a new chapter in their long-term partnership
The Estée Lauder Companies and Forest Essentials will enter a new chapter in their long-term partnership
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Mar 44 min read


Sika to acquire Turkey-based company Akkim Sealants & Adhesives
Sika to acquire Turkey-based company Akkim Sealants & Adhesives
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Feb 242 min read
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