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General
General | 22 October 2025

Cefic releases new guidance on emission calculation for chemical logistics

The main purpose of this guidance is to clarify the methodology and assist smaller organisations that may not have their own in-house experts

General
General | 21 October 2025

TotalEnergies sells its GreenFlex affiliate to the French Oteis to create sustainable consultancy and solutions

Oteis intends to harness GreenFlex’s expertise in environmental and social consultancy

Sustainability
Sustainability | 21 October 2025

Sika introduces Carbon Compass to calculate PCF

The calculation methodology has been independently verified by TÜV Rheinland

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 October 2025

Brenntag opens new innovation and application center for food and nutrition in Leeds, UK

The Leeds Food & Nutrition Center adds to the 13 Brenntag Specialties Food & Nutrition Centers across EMEA and to the Personal Care Center in Leeds

R&D
R&D | 21 October 2025

Solenis opens new global research center in Delaware

The facility houses advanced laboratories, collaborative workspaces and pilot-scale testing capabilities to help accelerate product development and technical support

General
General | 21 October 2025

Daicel to acquire Polyplastics

Polyplastics will maintain its juridical personality after the split.

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 October 2025

IMCD to acquire Dong Yang FT to strengthen position in beauty and personal care in South Korea

The acquisition will help IMCD strengthen its presence in South Korea and broaden its product offering for the beauty and personal care markets

Technology
Technology | 21 October 2025

BASF and IFF join forces to accelerate innovation in enzyme and polymer

The collaboration aims to deliver breakthrough solutions at scale that enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations and reduce environmental impact

Technology
Technology | 21 October 2025

BASF Coatings partners with Xiaomi to co-create 100 car colors

Three-year initiative to deliver 100 exclusive colors for Xiaomi vehicles

R&D
R&D | 21 October 2025

BASF Aroma Ingredients launches new Isobionics natural lime flavor ingredient

Isobionics Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, produced with cutting-edge fermentation technology, has an exceptionally high purity

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2025

BASF inaugurates neopentyl glycol Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

80,000 metric tons of neopentyl glycol (NPG) started up, boosting BASF’s global NPG capacity to 335,000 metric tons annually

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 October 2025

Brenntag and Momentive expand partnership to Philippines

Brenntag’s Material Science CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) division will distribute Momentive’s portfolio of advanced silicone and specialty solutions in the Philippines

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Stahl reopens Ranipet facility

The upgraded facility integrates coatings formulation production, research and development, application laboratories, and testing capabilities

People
People | 20 October 2025

ABB appoints Christian Nilsson as Chief Financial Officer

Nilsson holds an MBA in International Finance from the European University Brussels

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Driving innovation: Industry engagement key to India’s R&D growth

unanimously agreed that comprehensive, accurate data is vital to designing informed, evidence-based policies that can accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a global innovation leader

Chemical
Chemical | 20 October 2025

BASF Coatings unveils 2025–2026 automotive color trends collection

Bridging ideas and emotions with innovation and sustainability at the core

Technology
Technology | 20 October 2025

Lummus and KMG to set up digital center of excellence in Kazakhstan

New center will focus on advancing digitalization, innovation and industrial operations in Kazakhstan

Technology
Technology | 20 October 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical completes wastewater-treatment pilot plant at Hiroshima plant

This completed pilot facility aims to establish a cost-competitive, advanced wastewater treatment technology

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Givaudan inaugurates white biotechnology innovation centre in Toulouse

The new site will enrich its Active Beauty business’ commitment to create high-performing active cosmetic ingredients that meet evolving consumer needs

Chemical
Chemical | 20 October 2025

Venator to sell titanium oxide manufacturing assets in UK to LB Group, China

The Greatham site is transitioning into an idle state due to challenging market conditions

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