FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Pierre Brondeau as chief executive officer, in addition to his role as board chairman. He takes over from Mark Douglas, who has stepped down as president and…
Mikhail Sterkin, PhosAgro’s Deputy CEO for Sales and Marketing, participated in the international BRICS symposium “Climate and Environment-Smart Agriculture.” This event was organized by the BRICS Business Council Working Group on Agribusiness, PhosAgro, the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of…
Asahi Kasei, a prominent Japanese technology company, has achieved proof of concept (POC) for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) using its advanced high ionic conductive electrolyte. This technological breakthrough addresses critical issues such as enhanced power output at low temperatures and improved…
Evonik, a leading global specialty chemicals company, has appointed Guido Skudlarek as President of the North America region effective June 1, 2024, enhancing its local leadership team with top-level management expertise. Bonnie Tully, who has led the region since 2020,…
Evonik, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has commenced production of ultra-high purity colloidal silica for the semiconductor industry at its new facility in Weston, Michigan. Colloidal silica is a vital raw material for the electronics and semiconductor sectors, driven…
Essen, Germany – Evonik is expanding its TEGO® Therm product line to include heat protection and fire-resistant coatings specifically designed for electric vehicle (EV) battery housings and covers. As the EV market rapidly grows, the safety standards for lithium-ion batteries…
Driven by escalating consumer expectations and regulatory demands, there is a growing imperative to quantify the use of sustainable materials and their corresponding carbon footprint data across the value chain. This endeavor requires not only close cooperation throughout the value…
Albemarle Corporation, a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report titled “All the Elements for a Better World.” This comprehensive report outlines the company’s progress and updates on its…
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, has unveiled its project plan for the Kings Mountain Mine, one of the few known hard-rock lithium deposits in the U.S. The plan…
With the participation of over a hundred students from the Arturo Pérez Canto school and the Liceo Técnico Profesional Científico Humanista (TPCH), the inaugural ‘Road Safety Fair’ took place in María Elena. This event aimed to promote and cultivate a…
To promote production, social development, and enhance the quality of life for Pisagua residents, SQM Yodo Nutrición Vegetal and Fundación Factor de Cambio have provided supplies and equipment to local entrepreneurs and fishermen through the Activa Pisagua Program. The initiative…
Entrepreneurs from various regions of Antofagasta and Tarapacá participated in different segments of EXPONOR 2024, such as business conferences, technical talks, and seminars. Rocio Bertin from Nanobio (Iquique), one of the participating El Puerto Cowork entrepreneurs, praised the event: “I…