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Releases published in the last 30 days. 
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- Symrise delivered solid organic sales growth and strong profitability improvement for 2025
- 3/4/2026 11:16:37 AM
- • Organic sales growth of 2.8%; Group sales of €4,929 million • Adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.9%, up 120 bps YoY • Record adjusted Business Free Cash Flow (BFCF) of €780 million, or 15.8% BFCF margin, up 220 bps YoY • Updated capital allocation priorities: announced inaugural €400 million share buyback and proposed 16th consecutive dividend increase to €1.25 per share …
- Mitsui Chemicals’ Novel Seawater-Based Composite NAGORI™ Selected for Tombow Pencil’s Innovative FUMI Mechanical Pencil
- 3/4/2026 11:00:20 AM
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) announced that NAGORI™, a novel composite material developed by Mitsui Chemicals and made using minerals extracted from seawater, has been selected as the body material for the new FUMI mechanical pencil from Tombow Pencil Co., Ltd.
- BASF inaugurates expanded dispersion production in Durban, South Africa, as it celebrates 60 years in the country
- 3/4/2026 10:38:47 AM
- • Expansion boosts supply capabilities of dispersions for architectural coatings, construction and paper industries in East, West and Southern Africa • Upgraded application laboratory enhances technical collaboration and support for customers across the region • Investment reinforces BASF’s position as a reliable supplier in EMEA BASF has expanded …
- BASF and Catexel close the transaction for the optical brightening agent business
- 3/3/2026 1:30:59 PM
- The sale of BASF’s optical brightening agent business to Catexel was completed end of February 2026. Optical brightening agents are ingredients in laundry detergent formulations.
- Dow receives CAD $1.62 billion payment from NOVA following Alberta Court of Appeal decision
- 3/3/2026 1:29:12 PM
- Dow (NYSE: DOW) confirms receipt of a CAD $1.62 billion payment (approximately USD $1.2 billion) from NOVA Chemicals in damages following the Alberta Court of Appeal’s denial of NOVA’s request to stay execution of the June 2025 Court of King’s Bench judgment during its appeal.
- LANXESS at the Tire Technology Expo: New high-performance additives for the tire industry
- 3/3/2026 1:24:13 PM
- • Vulkanox 4060: a sustainable alternative to the antioxidant 6PPD • Aflux SD improves silica dispersion in tire compounds • Release agents reduce deposits in the production process • Resorcinol-free coupling agent systems optimize the bonding of rubber and reinforcing materials • Innovative, talc-free additives • Tire Technology Expo 2026, March 3 – 5, Hannover, …
- Henkel inaugurates new Inspiration Center in Jundiaí
- 3/3/2026 11:52:42 AM
- Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants, and coatings, has inaugurated its Inspiration Center Jundiaí. With an investment of around 38 million euros (approximately BRL 232.5 million), the 5,000-square-meter complex will serve as the new Research & Development (R&D) hub for Adhesive Technologies in Latin America.
- Mitsui Chemicals Develops AI Agent to Revolutionize Literature Reviews in R&D
- 3/2/2026 12:47:05 PM
- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu) today announced that it has developed its own AI agent that autonomously investigates and organizes information about compounds based on chemical structural formulas described in scientific literature and research reports, and has begun an in-house pilot trial of the AI agent.
- Kuraray Earns APR Design® for Recyclability Recognition for EVAL™ EVOH Barrier Resin
- 3/2/2026 12:44:02 PM
- Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hitoshi Kawahara) hereby announces that Kuraray has received official recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) for its EVAL™ ethylene vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) high-barrier resin.
- Sealed for circularity: Henkel launches first cold seal solution for barrier-coated paper
- 2/27/2026 11:49:21 AM
- With Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, Henkel is bridging a technological gap: It is the first Cold Seal solution specifically designed for barrier-coated paper packaging.
- Tackling industry’s burdensome bubble problem
- 2/27/2026 11:47:06 AM
- In industrial plants around the world, tiny bubbles cause big problems. Bubbles clog filters, disrupt chemical reactions, reduce throughput during biomanufacturing, and can even cause overheating in electronics and nuclear power plants.
- “Are We Cooked?”: New Greenpeace report warns of ready meals flooded with microplastics and toxic chemicals
- 2/25/2026 1:24:21 PM
- Heating plastic-packaged ready meals and takeaways in the microwave or oven can release hundreds of thousands of micro- and nanoplastic particles along with a cocktail of toxic chemicals directly into food, according to a new Greenpeace International analysis of peer-reviewed science.
- Adhesives and coatings that enable circularity and CO2 reduction: Henkel’s sustainable packaging solutions at Interpack
- 2/24/2026 11:57:38 AM
- From May 7 to 13, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase its comprehensive portfolio of adhesives and coatings for sustainable packaging design at this year’s Interpack, booth D45 in hall 10.
- BASF supports European BDO supply security through increased production in Ludwigshafen
- 2/18/2026 1:06:48 PM
- • Increased BDO production ensures reliable and consistent supply to customers across Europe • BASF’s integrated value chain strengthens resilience in key downstream markets • Continued commitment to long‑term European customer partnerships and sustainable product solutions BASF’s Intermediates division is taking decisive steps to further strengthen …
- Sun Chemical to invest in quinacridone production in Newport, Delaware
- 2/18/2026 12:27:40 PM
- Sun Chemical, a subsidiary of DIC Corporation, will invest approximately US $10 million in its Newport, Delaware facility, to expand quinacridone pigment production capacity.
- Henkel showcases new material innovations, sustainability concept, and partner ecosystem at LOPEC 2026
- 2/12/2026 11:31:25 AM
- At LOPEC 2026, Henkel will present its latest developments in functional materials and conductive ink technologies tailored for printed electronics applications.
- BASF to further strengthen Global Business Services through global Hub setup
- 2/12/2026 11:04:40 AM
- BASF advances the transformation of its Global Business Services organization, aiming to take the next step to secure long-term cost competitiveness, resilience, and consistent service delivery for its businesses worldwide.
- Henkel honors outstanding female scientists with the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award”
- 2/12/2026 10:28:18 AM
- • Henkel is presenting the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science” for the fourth time • Award winners receive prize money and an offer of exclusive scientific exchange and support of their research from Henkel experts For the fourth consecutive year, Henkel has honored international female scientists in the field of hair research.
- Sun Chemical and DIC to showcase its latest Color Materials and Resin Innovations at PaintIndia 2026
- 2/12/2026 10:20:30 AM
- Sun Chemical, together with DIC, will present its extensive Color Materials and resin innovations at Paint India 2026 (Hall 4, Booth L08), taking place from 19–21 February 2026 in Mumbai, India, highlighting solutions for automotive, industrial, architectural, wood, plastic and glass coatings.
- New collaboration to develop high-impact PGM technologies and drive the next wave of industrial innovation
- 2/12/2026 10:07:51 AM
- • Johnson Matthey (JM), Sibanye-Stillwater, and Valterra Platinum launch a new programme to develop innovative technologies enabled by Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) – versatile, high-performance metals that can power solutions to global challenges and unlock new industrial growth.