The Lubrizol Corporation is pleased to introduce a revitalized, new visual identity for its iconic Carbopol® polymers brand. The redesigned logo, color palette and key visual reflect the company’s future vision for its longtime industry-leading brand.According to Bernardo Medeiros, Vice President of Life Science, “Our goal was to honor the brand’s long heritage while setting…
BYK Additives starts 2024 with a significant investment at the Deventer site in the Netherlands. On January 11, 2024, BYK Netherlands B.V. celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new factory in Deventer, the Netherlands. The new production facility willmanufacture solvent based wax dispersions and replace the current facility with a state-of-the-art process…
The persistent global economic downturn is proving to be much tougher than anticipated with depressed markets, geopolitical instability and weak economic growth combining to put significant pressure on Sappi, particularly in Europe.In response we announced on 10 October 2023 the start of a consultation process on the possible closure of Sappi Lanaken Mill. We have…
Brenntag [ISIN DE000A1DAHH0], the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, today announced the agreement to acquire Solventis Group, a glycols and solvents distribution company operating from Antwerp, Belgium, and from the UK.Ewout van Jarwaarde, Chief Executive Officer Brenntag Essentials, commented: “Brenntag Essentials combines a cost-efficient network of last mile service operations with regional…
From December 4 to 14, 2023, Symrise conducted its first global Well-being Challenge under the motto “Make a difference, one step at a time”. Having started directly after the International Day of Disabled Persons, 3,273 committed employees began collecting steps. Over the course of eleven days, Symrisers took over 267 million steps. These steps have…
The care applications section of the specialty chemicals expert BYK has expanded its portfolio. Besides its home care and industrial and institutional products, already familiar under the brand name PURABYK, BYK now also has a range of additives on offer as of January 1, 2024 for the personal care industry. BYK additives are hugely varied…
Oleon Health and Beauty (‘Oleon’), a global supplier of specialist chemicals and ingredients to the personal care and beauty industry, understands the importance of tracking the latest consumer trends and market movements to support brands and manufacturers in new product development. “At this time of global uncertainty, we continue to see significant impacts around economic…
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, announced a long-term agreement with NRG Energy, Inc. brand Direct Energy to support 100% of the electricity needs from renewable sources for the Company’s manufacturing sites in La Porte, Fort Worth, and Houston, through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) derived from wind farms throughout Texas, US, helping…
The certification recognizes Tosla Nutricosmetics’ dedication to social and environmental sustainability, transparency, and accountability. Tosla Nutricosmetics, a leader in the innovative nutricosmetics industry, is proud to announce that it has been certified as a B Corporation, joining a global community of companies committed to redefining success in business. The demanding B Corp certification highlights Tosla…
“Chemistry and sustainability are a perfect match – as BASF has recognized for a long time. As the world’s leading chemical company, we provide innovative solutions that make an important contribution to supporting the sustainable transformation of society and the optimal use of limited resources,” said Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner, member of the Board of Executive…
Symrise launched a new chapter in the Middle East market with the opening of Jardin Arabia, its new creative center dedicated to fine fragrance in the heart of Dubai. This intimate, elegant, and collaborative hub, located in the innovative area of Dubai Internet City near the iconic Palm neighborhood, showcases Symrise’s fine fragrance market expertise…
BASF today published its first Responsible Sourcing Report (RSR) for its Care Chemicals division. The report is a refinement of the existing Palm Progress Report, which has been published annually since 2016. The new Responsible Sourcing Report outlines the company’s developments and achievements and extends the focus beyond palm (kernel) to coconut oil, castor oil…
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