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Sun Chemical to Showcase Innovative Packaging Solutions at FACHPACK 2025: 8/18/2025 1:01:36 PM; Sun Chemical will present its innovative range of packaging inks, coatings, adhesives, and expert services under the theme of ‘Experience. Transformation.’ at FACHPACK 2025 (Nuremberg, Germany, 23-25 September, Hall 5, Stand 5-202), underlining its position as a trusted partner in the packaging industry.
Let go at the right moment: Henkel’s new hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labeling: 8/14/2025 9:46:50 AM; Lightweight, robust, and crystal-clear: PET bottles are an indispensable part of the beverage industry. Used millions of times, they keep carbonated beverages sparkling, water fresh, and juices aromatic.
Henkel supports student project “Sonnenwagen”: 8/13/2025 9:46:24 AM; Solar-powered across the Australian Outback: In just over a week, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge will kick off in Australia. This international competition, held since 1987, brings together teams from around the world to race self-built, solar-powered vehicles across the continent.
K 2025 trade fair for plastics & rubber: New silicone rubber increases safety of traction batteries in electric cars: 8/11/2025 10:27:25 AM; • Silicone rubber insulates busbars of traction batteries and reliably prevents leakage currents and energy losses • Extrudable product enables cost-efficient insulation of components • In the event of a fire, silicone elastomer forms an electrically insulating ceramic shell that prevents short circuits • Improved passenger and fire safety of electric vehicles …
Henkel with sales growth acceleration in the first half of the year and good margin and earnings increase: 8/7/2025 9:14:49 AM; • Group sales in the first half of the year organically at prior-year level: 10.4 billion euros (organic -0.1 percent; Q2: +0.9 percent) • Operating profit (EBIT)* increases to 1,614 million euros (+0.2 percent) • EBIT margin* improves to 15.5 percent (+60 basis points) • Earnings per preferred share (EPS)* rises to 2.81 euros, +5.0 percent at constant exchange …
UN Plastics Treaty negotiations start in Switzerland with a mountain to climb: 8/6/2025 4:03:53 AM; Historic negotiations for a United Nations treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis (INC-5.2) have just kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland. Hoped to be the final round, this week will determine whether we finally have a just, people and planet-centred international agreement to end plastic pollution.
Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition: 8/6/2025 3:51:37 AM; • Shanghai Electric’s biomass-to-green methanol plant in China, started up successfully using Clariant´s MegaMax™ methanol synthesis catalysts • The project’s success has now evolved into a strategic cooperation agreement between Clariant and Shanghai Electric to foster China´s energy transition • Goal of the partnership is to facilitate and expand the production …
AI helps chemists develop tougher plastics: 8/5/2025 8:08:50 AM; A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, according to researchers at MIT and Duke University.
BASF Battery Materials and CATL sign a framework agreement for cathode active materials: 8/1/2025 5:39:35 PM; BASF and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) have signed a framework agreement for cathode active materials. Under the agreement, BASF will cooperate with CATL on a global scale.
Michael Friede has been appointed Symrise Executive Board Member and President Scent & Care: 8/1/2025 5:16:16 PM; The Supervisory Board of Symrise AG has appointed Michael Friede to the Executive Board. He will take over as President of the Scent & Care segment, which was ad-interim headed by CEO Dr.
Linde Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results: 8/1/2025 4:54:18 PM; Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) today reported its second quarter 2025 financial results. View the full press release and tables About Linde Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion.
Versalis and Acea Ambiente sign an agreement to promote advanced plastic recycling: 7/31/2025 8:57:11 PM; Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, and Acea Ambiente, a subsidiary of Acea operating in integrated waste management and energy recovery sectors, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis, and Gabriele Di Cintio, CEO of Acea Ambiente.
Industry Group Launches Collaborative Logistics Demonstration Test Using Rail Transport in Tokai and Chugoku Regions in Effort to Solve Logistics Issues in Chemical Industry: 7/31/2025 2:28:31 PM; The Chemicals Working Group (Chairman: Professor YANO Yuji, Ryutsu Keizai University) of the Physical Internet Realization Council, which is led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), will run a demonstration test from August 2025 to January 2026 with the aim of realizing collaborative …
WACKER posts Q2 earnings in line with market expectations: 7/31/2025 2:15:50 PM; • Group sales in Q2 total €1.41 billion, down 4 percent on the previous year • EBITDA at €1 14 million, 26 percent lower year over year primarily due to lower volumes sold and, in some cases, lower plant-utilization rates • Net income for the period negative at €-19 million • Net cash flow amounts to €-137 million • CEO Christian Hartel: “Customer demand in numerous …
BASF Group in second quarter 2025: Sales almost at prior-year quarter level on slight volume growth; EBITDA before special items slightly lower: 7/31/2025 10:03:53 AM; • Higher earnings in Agricultural Solutions, Surface Technologies and Nutrition & Care; ongoing margin pressure in base chemicals businesses • Adjusted outlook: EBITDA before special items now expected to be between €7.3 billion and €7.7 billion • Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in person in alternating years In the second quarter of 2025, BASF …
Syngenta to become global leader in biologicals; expanding nature inspired solutions for farmers: 7/31/2025 9:57:11 AM; • Industry-leading innovation pipeline contains several new products with blockbuster potential • Market value of agricultural biologicals products expected to exceed USD 20 billion by 2030 Syngenta is accelerating the rollout of its nature-inspired, science-based biological solutions, responding to rising demand for sustainable, high-performance tools that help …
Sun Chemical Launches SunCure Advance ECO UV Inks for Folding Carton: 7/31/2025 8:39:58 AM; Sun Chemical has launched SunCure Advance ECO UV sheetfed inks for folding carton applications. Created to run on high-speed presses, these inks feature excellent press color stability, fast curing and low misting, helping to reduce paperboard waste during make-ready processes and after press stops.
Symrise Reports First Half 2025 Results: 7/31/2025 8:34:07 AM; — Organic growth of 3.1% — EBITDA margin of 21.7%, an increase of 100 basis points year-on-year — Identified recurring cost savings through efficiency improvements of €40m in 2025, €20m realized in H1 as part of the ONE SYM Transformation — Seeking strategic alternatives for terpene ingredients business — Appointed Michael Friede as Symrise Executive Board Member and …
Henkel presents adhesive solutions for the future of the packaging industry at FACHPACK 2025: 7/31/2025 8:02:24 AM; From September 23 to 25, FACHPACK will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme “Transition in Packaging.” With the goal of shaping the future together, this year’s trade fair will again focus on sustainability, circular economy, and regulatory developments.
Sustainability that sticks: Henkel showcases recyclable and CO₂-reducing adhesives at Labelexpo Europe 2025: 7/30/2025 4:42:20 AM; From recyclable pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) to the in-house Henkel Packaging recyclab: At Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Henkel Adhesive Technologies will be demonstrating how companies can use advanced adhesive solutions to comply with the requirements of the EU packaging regulation PPWR and actively shape future-proof packaging design.