Dow and Evonik have entered into an exclusive technology partnership. Together, they plan to bring a unique method for directly synthesizing propylene glycol (PG) from propylene and hydrogen peroxide to market maturity. ...
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From 23 to 25 October 2019 Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA presents environmentally friendly fragrances as well as latest technology developments at SEPAWA Congress in Berlin. This year, they put the focus on the efficient and sustainable use of resources that enables first-class products, and at the same time help...
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For the first time, Henkel has produced bottles using chemically recycled plastic in collaboration with packaging manufacturer Alpla. Through chemical recycling, mixed plastic waste that was previously impossible to recycle can be effectively reprocessed and reused. The pilot project with bottles of “Perwoll” is part of the ChemCycling project led...
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Dr. Stephan Glander, President of Altana’s Byk division, is leaving the company by mutual agreement in order to take up new challenges outside the Group. For the next months, he will support the Management Board in a strategic consulting role. The Group´s Management Board member Dr. Christoph Schlünken will take...
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Azelis announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Orkila, the specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor throughout Africa and the Middle East. Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, the Orkila group runs offices in 13 countries and is active in more than 30 countries in the region. They represent many...
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BASF will expand the capacity of ethylene oxide and ethylene oxide derivatives at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium. The total investment adds about 400,000 metric tons per year to the company’s production capacity for the corresponding products with an expected investment amount exceeding €500 million. “This significant capacity expansion...
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