Basel, Switzerland and Vacaville, US, 1 October 2024 – Lonza, one of the world’s largest healthcare development and manufacturing organizations, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Genentech large-scale biologics manufacturing site in Vacaville, California (US) from Roche for USD 1.2 billion. The Vacaville facility significantly extends Lonza’s capacity for mammalian manufacturing in…
Essen, Germany. Specialty chemicals company Evonik is driving forward the green transformation of industry. With its new innovation strategy, it is stepping up its focus on sustainability. To this end, it is bundling a large proportion of its R&D activities in three new innovation growth areas. These should generate additional sales of €1.5 billion by 2032,…
The EcoVadis rating platform has rewarded SILAB’s CSR policy with Platinum status. Committed to progress, SILAB has achieved a higher EcoVadis score than the previous year, reaching for the first time an “excellent” performance in all areas assessed (Environment, Labor & Human rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement). SILAB confirms its position in the top 1%…
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, today announced it has commenced operations at its new Integrated Manufacturing Model site in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, which includes the production of hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorate, and chlorine dioxide. The new investment, designed in partnership with a long-term customer in Brazil, significantly increases…
Hamburg, September 4, 2024 – Beiersdorf and Macro Biologics, Inc. have entered into a multi-year partnership: Together, they aim to develop biodegradable antimicrobial peptides with broad applications in skincare and wound care. At the same time, the skincare company is investing in Macro Biologics through its Oscar & Paul Corporate Venture Capital Unit. By doing…
Evonik has officially inaugurated its new production plant for cosmetic emollients at its site in Steinau, Germany. These esters are manufactured using an enzymatic process. The double-digit million-euro plant will significantly increase Evonik’s production capacity which will cater to the growing customer demand for sustainable cosmetic emollients. This investment will help reduce the climate footprint…
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, announced a strategic distribution agreement with Brenntag Specialties, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, for Nouryon’s cleaning goods portfolio in Mexico. This collaboration will enable Nouryon to leverage Brenntag Specialties’ extensive local network, expand its market reach, and widen accessibility to customers across the country. “The…
International Women’s Equality Day marks the beginning of yet another empowerment of women athletes. TOSLA Nutricosmetics is proud to announce a new exclusive partnership with Women’s FC Primorje to level the playing field and show that passion, talent, and determination have no gender. Ajdovščina, Slovenia – August 26, 2024 As cross-collaborations continue to grow, bridging…
On October 1st, the German Chemical Society (GDCh) will award Professor Dr. Andreas Marx of Friedrich Schiller University Jena with the Albrecht-Kossel Award. He will receive the prize, worth 7,500 euros, for his groundbreaking contributions to chemical biology. The award ceremony will take place as part of the “Biochemistry 2024” Conference of the GDCh Division…
August 1, 2024 – AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, once again held its prestigious World Aluminium Aerosol Can Award competition. The winners were selected by an international jury of trade journalists from leading can and packaging magazines in the categories ‘Aluminium aerosol cans already on the market’, ‘Prototypes’ and ‘Sustainability’. Thanks…
August 1, 2024 – Dr. Tom Kinzel has officially taken over as the Managing Director of the German Chemical Society (GDCh), succeeding Professor Dr. Wolfram Koch, who retired after nearly 22 years of leadership. In his new role, Kinzel aims to continue bringing the GDCh’s mission to life and supporting volunteer work within the organization….
◼ Live on screen: BASF hosts the virtual customer event from September17-19, 2024◼ Customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and IndustrialFormulator industries in Europe are invited to tackle sustainabilitychallenges and opportunities◼ With the call to action #2050isnow, the Care Chemicals Division looks tostrengthen its collaboration with customers to achieve mutualsustainability goals Ludwigshafen, Germany…
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