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General
General | 05 March 2025

Borealis launches transparent thermoforming solution for modern packing applications

Borealis HC609TF is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of thermoformed applications

General
General | 04 March 2025

ABB to invest $120 million to expand US manufacturing

ABB has invested more than $500 million in the US, its largest global market, over the past three years

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 March 2025

EF Polymer awarded Rs. 2 crore as winner of DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge

At the grand finale, EF Polymer was declared the winner, & CultYvate received special recognition & was awarded Rs. 25 lakhs

Chemical
Chemical | 04 March 2025

LyondellBasell approves propylene expansion project

The new metathesis unit will convert ethylene into propylene for use in the production of polypropylene and propylene oxide

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 March 2025

IMCD to set SBTi near-term targets

SBTi develops standards, tools and guidance for organizations to set greenhouse gas emission reduction targets

General
General | 04 March 2025

Azzura Capital acquires 8% stake in NEXTCHEM for €110 million

The total consideration for the stake is approximately €110 million, corresponding to an equity value of NEXTCHEM of €1.4 billion

General
General | 04 March 2025

IIFT signs MoU with APEC – Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center to strengthen trade and logistics education

It includes joint research on port management, global logistics, and trade facilitation, along with specialized training programs, workshops, and industry interactions

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 04 March 2025

Five pilot projects launched for hydrogen fuelled buses and trucks

The vehicles that will be deployed for the trial include 15 hydrogen fuel cell-based vehicles and 22 hydrogen internal combustion engine-based vehicles

R&D
R&D | 04 March 2025

India’s R&D spending has more than doubled in the last decade: Dr. Jitendra Singh

The government is not only investing in research but also ensuring that these innovations are seamlessly transitioned from labs to industries

Chemical
Chemical | 04 March 2025

JPFL Films becomes India’s first packaging manufacturer to launch BOPA Nylon films

This will also play a pivotal role in bringing solutions across pharma, medical, FMCG, and food applications

People
People | 04 March 2025

Finolex Industries appoints Rambabu Sanka as President - Technical

He is a senior executive with 39 years of comprehensive experience in the chemical manufacturing sector, including 31 years dedicated to VCM/PVC production

People
People | 04 March 2025

Goa Carbon appoints Sushanta K Biswal appointed as AGM - Supply Chain Management

He was working with Tata Consultancy Services Limited (Tata Steel Limited) as Manager - EXIM

General
General | 04 March 2025

Time Technoplast introduces PE pipe product

This initiative fosters the company’s continued dedication to promoting the use of PE pipe

Chemical
Chemical | 04 March 2025

Indian chemical industry aims to counter China through innovation, AI, and sustainability

The conference focuses on growth, market expansion, and the impact of AI, technological advancements, and sustainability on India's chemical sector.

General
General | 04 March 2025

Desert Bloom: UPL helping pomegranate farming flourish in the Kutch

UPL recently organized a ‘Kisan-Mela’ in the presence of agricultural experts from different universities

Energy
Energy | 04 March 2025

Chemetall installs photovoltaic system for a more sustainable future in South Africa

New photovoltaic system is predicted to reduce 92% of CO2 emission in Boksburg

People
People | 04 March 2025

Cosmo First appoints Yamini Kumar as Whole Time Director

Jaipuria will support the Chairman & Managing Director in transforming the company into a ‘Future Ready’ organization

Sustainability
Sustainability | 04 March 2025

BASF and Boortmalt produce first net-zero barley in Europe

Average savings of 2.3 tons CO₂e per hectare, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by close to 90 percent

General
General | 04 March 2025

Sika acquires building finishing company in USA

Fully integrating this business into Sika USA will create a strong platform for further expansion

General
General | 04 March 2025

Sika places CHF 500 million bond

The net proceeds of the transaction will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing of existing financial indebtedness

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