The international plastics trade fair, Fakuma 2024, has begun at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center in Germany, where Wanhua Chemical is showcasing its range of innovative products and material solutions for various industries, including baby care, consumer goods, automotive, medical, and…
Air Liquide is set to invest approximately $150 million to expand its production capacity and pipeline network in Tennessee, as part of a new long-term agreement with LG Chem. The investment will support LG Chem’s upcoming cathode active material plant,…
Emvolon, an MIT spin-off specializing in converting greenhouse gas emissions into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals, has announced a partnership with Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTK), a renewable energy company focused on biogas recovery and conversion. The collaboration will leverage Emvolon’s…
Concerns Arise Over MBK Partners and Young Poong’s Hostile Takeover Bid Targeting Korea Zinc’s Role in Semiconductor Supply Chain A hostile takeover attempt led by MBK Partners and Young Poong is raising alarms about potential risks to the global semiconductor…
Johannesburg, South Africa – Sasol has officially launched its first large-scale renewable energy initiative, the Msenge Emoyeni Wind Farm (Msenge), which has now entered commercial operations. Situated in Bedford, Eastern Cape, this 69 MW wind farm features 16 turbines and…
Smallholder farmers in Africa are reaping the benefits of regenerative agriculture through a variety of practices, but they require improved access to technology. This was a key takeaway from the second Roundtable of African Farmers, co-hosted by the Pontifical Academy…
Merck, a leading science and technology company, has officially opened its new €290 million biosafety testing facility in Rockville, Maryland, USA. This facility is essential for biosafety testing and analytical development, which are crucial for the drug development and commercialization…
SABIC, a global chemical industry leader, has partnered with Lamb Weston, a major producer of frozen potato products, and Opackgroup’s Oerlemans Plastics to create sustainable, low-weight packaging made from bio-renewable materials. The packaging uses a thin coextrusion film structure, with…
Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution (ISIN DE000A1DAHH0), has become the first distributor in the Netherlands and Belgium to switch from conventionally produced Caustic Soda to 100% sustainably produced Green Caustic Soda. This move highlights Brenntag’s leadership…
Yara International has officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. Strategically located on the North Sea and the Kiel Canal, this terminal is set to become a key hub in driving Germany’s hydrogen economy. The facility is…
Ashland is set to showcase two innovative life sciences products at major upcoming events: CPHI in Milan (October 8-10, booth 6D20) and AAPS PharmSci 360 in Salt Lake City (October 20-23, booth 1903). A leader in pharmaceutical ingredients, Ashland offers…
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that it has received the prestigious 2024 Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award from Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT). The award was presented by Caterpillar’s procurement leadership during the Supplier Excellence Recognition event in Grapevine, Texas, on September 19.…