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Sun Chemical and Archipelago Technology Partner to Accelerate Fibre-Based Packaging Adoption
Sun Chemical has entered a comprehensive partnership with Archipelago Technology Group to accelerate the market adoption of paper-based packaging.
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2 days ago2 min read


Evonik Consolidates Its Operations in Germany
Evonik plans to close two smaller German facilities by next year and consolidate their operations at larger sites in the country.
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2 days ago2 min read


Surventis Invests in Expanding Aerospace Production at Its Langelsheim Site
Surventis marked the expansion of its aircraft sealant production capabilities at the Langelsheim site with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony.
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5 days ago2 min read


Armacell Accelerates Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Asia-Pacific Industrial and Building Sectors
Armacell accelerates sustainability and energy efficiency in Asia-Pacific industrial and building sectors
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Sep 82 min read


DSM-Firmenich Develops Patient-Centered Medical Nutrition Solutions with an Emphasis on Flavour and Satisfaction
dsm-firmenich develops patient-centered medical nutrition solutions with an emphasis on flavour and satisfaction
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Sep 32 min read


BASF Strengthens Acid Chloride and Chloroformate Production with Fully Modernised Ludwigshafen Plant
BASF has formally opened its fully modernised acid chlorides and chloroformates (ACCF) production facility at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site.
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Sep 21 min read


APPLIED Adhesives Expands European Presence with Acquisition of Van Asperen Kleefstoffen
APPLIED Adhesives, a leading provider of adhesive solutions, dispensing equipment, parts and service, today announced the acquisition of Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider serving the packaging, labeling, and paper converting markets. This marks APPLIED’s first acquisition in the Netherlands and its second in Europe.
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Aug 241 min read


SABIC completes ETP AMR-EUR Divestment, Furthers Portfolio Optimization for Sustainable Growth
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) completed yesterday, August 3, 2026, the divestment of its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe to Mutares SE & Co for an enterprise value of $450 million.
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Aug 71 min read


Oxea Raises Prices for Oxo Intermediates Across Europe
Oxea has announced price increases for its Oxo Intermediates portfolio across Europe, effective August 1, 2026, or as customer contracts permit.......
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Jul 261 min read


Celtic Renewables partners with Evonik for low-carbon sustainable cosmetics
Evonik is using Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol to produce ECOHANCE® Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products. Combined with Evonik’s formulation expertise, the result is a final product that meets both performance and environmental expectations.
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Jul 242 min read


Catalyxx Announces Its First Commercial-Scale Renewable Chemicals Plant In Sines, Portugal
Catalyxx today announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected as the location for Catalyxx Ibérica, the company’s first commercial-scale plant.
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Jul 242 min read


IFF Announces an Agreement to Sell its Portfolio of Botanical Extracts, Vitamins and Minerals, and Food Enhancement Activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners Portfolio Company
IFF announces an agreement to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company
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Jul 201 min read


BASF Opens New Production Facility in Düsseldorf, Germany
BASF has opened a new production facility in Düsseldorf, Germany, dedicated to manufacturing speciality emollients for applications such as skin care and sun protection products.
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Jul 162 min read


Brenntag Pharma Enters into Strategic Partnership with Evonik
Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM® to distribute its GMP-grade amino acids across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets in Europe, effective July 1, 2026.
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Jul 162 min read


Biesterfeld Expands Cooperation with Synthene and Broadens its Additive Manufacturing Portfolio in the DACH Region
Biesterfeld develops cooperation with Synthene and broadens its additive manufacturing portfolio in the DACH region
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Jul 151 min read


Biesterfeld hast extended partnership with LEHVOSS Group across Europe, excluding Nordic countries
Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and LEHVOSS, a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty chemicals, minerals, and polymers have expanded their partnership.
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Jul 92 min read


Biesterfeld SE acquires 100 percent of the shares in the joint venture in Italy
Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of its Italian Joint Ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem.
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Jul 91 min read


Amcor Supports Beverage Brands in Expanding Reusable Packaging Solutions
Amcor is urging beverage manufacturers to review their closure solutions as the adoption of reusable packaging and return systems accelerates under the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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Jul 72 min read


Givaudan Announces Strategic Collaboration with Microcaps
Givaudan announces strategic collaboration with Microcaps
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Jul 62 min read


Amcor and Kelpi Collaborate to Develop Advanced Barrier Materials for Fiber Packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to develop and evaluate next-generation coating technologies aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.
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Jul 12 min read
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