17.04.2025 • News
AC Biode – Chemical Technology for a more Sustainable Future
AC Biode developed a diverse portfolio of products based on chemical technology designed to provide more sustainable alternatives to conventional practices.
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16.04.2025 • News
Ineos Inovyn launches 9th Global Award
The awards are designed to recognise pioneering ideas and showcase the vital role vinyl plays.
15.04.2025 • News
Cellasto Invests €60 million to Establish Second Plant in China
Cellasto, the world leader in Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) components, is investing roughly €60 million to establish a second plant in Shanghai, China.
15.04.2025 • News
Meribel Pharma Solutions Launches
A new, mid-size Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Meribel Pharma Solutions, has launched today with an extensive integrated network across Europe.
11.04.2025 • News • Digitalization
Super Sapiens Europe Selects 9 Deep-Tech Start-ups
Scientifica Venture Capital, in collaboration with the Institut des Relations Economiques France-Italie (IREFI), has unveiled the winners of the Super Sapiens Europe initiative.
11.04.2025 • News
Asahi Kasei Launches Life Science Division to Boost Bioprocess Innovation
To meet growing demand from the pharmaceutical industry, Asahi Kasei has established Asahi Kasei Life Science to operate its bioprocess businesses under a new organizational structure.
10.04.2025 • News
Novo Nordisk Invests $1.09 Billion in Brazil
Novo Nordisk continues its sizeable manufacturing investments to meet increasing drug demands.
10.04.2025 • News
Strategic Value Partners and Blantyre Capital Acquire OQ Chemicals
Strategic Value Partners (SVP) and Blantyre Capital Limited (Blantyre) recently announced the acquisition of OQ Chemicals (Oxea), a leading global producer and merchant of oxo chemicals.
09.04.2025 • News
Ethris and Lonza to Develop Spray-Dried mRNA Respiratory Vaccines
Ethris and Lonza have teamed up to develop room-temperature stable, spray-dried mRNA vaccines for respiratory diseases. This collaboration aims to create mucosal delivery formulations, offering a promising new approach to combat respiratory illnesses.
09.04.2025 • News
Solvay Expands Rare Earths Production in Europe
Solvay has officially inaugurated its rare earths production line for permanent magnets at the La Rochelle facility, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s commitment to meeting Europe’s strategic goals.
08.04.2025 • News
Oncodesign Services Appoints Aidan Synnott as CEO
Oncodesign Services has appointed Aidan Synnott as chief executive officer to help strengthen its position as a trusted partner in drug discovery.
08.04.2025 • News
Veranova Appoints Scott Zugel as New Global VP
Veranova welcomes Scott Zugel as Global VP of Analytical Research Development Operations.
07.04.2025 • News
Boehringer Ingelheim Opens New R&D Center in Basel
NBE Therapeutics (NBE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim, officially opened its new ADC R&D facility in Basel.
03.04.2025 • News
HAS Acquires Cerbios-Pharma
HAS Healthcare Advanced Synthesis (HAS) recently announced the planned acquisition of Cerbios-Pharma (Cerbios), a globally recognized manufacturer of chemical and biological APIs, including antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
Ineos Energy Acquires Oil & Gas Assets from CNOOC
The completion of the deal marks the third major investment by Ineos Energy in the USA in the past three years. It increases Ineos' capital spending on energy assets in the USA to above $3 billion.
01.04.2025 • News
Covestro to Launch Automated Lab for Coatings and Adhesives Development
New facility will focus on crosslinkers and binders, with the potential to test tens of thousands of formulations per year. Digitalization and automation enable data-driven research and development, while networked robotics allow more efficient data generation for segment-specific application testing.
01.04.2025 • News
Ineos Enterprises Sells Ineos Composites to KPS for €1.7 Billion
Ineos Enterprises has completed the sale of its composites business to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for ~€1.7 billion.
31.03.2025 • News
Seqens and Novonesis Partner for Biocatalytic Processes in Fine Chemicals
The Seqens Group, a global manufacturer of health, personal care, and specialty ingredients, recently announced a strategic partnership with Novonesis, a sustainable biological solutions provider.
28.03.2025 • News
Vynova Alkoxides Awards Engineering Contract for New Plant
Vynova Alkoxides GmbH is beginning the construction of a new alcoholates plant at Chemiepark Lülsdorf GmbH in Lülsdorf, Germany.
27.03.2025 • News
J&J to Invest $55 Billion in US Operations
US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has unveiled plans to invest over $55 billion in the US over the next four years. This significant investment marks a 25% increase compared to the previous four years, the company said.
27.03.2025 • News
Moeve Joins Global Impact Coalition
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a collaborative platform led by CEOs and focused on achieving a net-zero chemicals future, has announced the addition of Moeve as its newest member.
26.03.2025 • News
MSD Licenses Cardiovascular Drug from Hengrui Pharma
MSD (Merck & Co.) and Hengrui Pharma recently announced that they have entered into an exclusive license agreement for HRS-5346, an investigational oral small molecule Lipoprotein(a) inhibitor.
26.03.2025 • News
CEFIC President Calls for EU Action on Chemicals Rescue Plan
Europe's chemical industry is in crisis, warns the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) President Ilham Kadri, urging EU leaders to act on a 10-point rescue plan to prevent further shutdowns and loss of investments.
25.03.2025 • News
Carbon Recycling Collaboration at Mizushima Complex
JFE Steel, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, and Mitsubishi Chemical collaborate to develop a carbon recycling supply chain at Mizushima Complex.
24.03.2025 • News
OMV Opens Plant for Plastic Recycling
OMV has announced the expansion of its innovative ReOil technology at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna.
24.03.2025 • News
Coco Custo – Clean Clothes, Cleaner Ingredients, Clean Sea
The Indian, woman-led startup Coco Custo is pioneering more sustainable cleaning solutions with its biodegradable laundry detergent and other eco-friendly cleaning powders. Formulated primarily from plant-based ingredients and minerals, including organic oils and coconut, Coco Custo’s products are non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and free from harmful chemicals.
24.03.2025 • News
AstraZeneca to Establish Global Drug Research Center in Beijing
Britain’s AstraZeneca wants to invest $2.5 billion in Beijing, China to establish its sixth global strategic R&D center.
21.03.2025 • News
What’s Next for Pharma Supply Chains?
Sudden shifts in demand, supply shortages and global collapse have put immense pressure on pharmaceutical logistics. To address these challenges, PHARMAP 2025 brings together industry experts to discover AI-driven supply chain optimisation, strategic logistics partnerships and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and resilience in the pharmaceutical supply chain.
19.03.2025 • News
Arkema Launches Acrylic Acid Purification Project
Arkema has announced the launch of its Carat Project at its Carling site in France. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities and sustainability of the facility, which specializes in producing acrylic monomers and superabsorbent polymers.
DE&I Cuts: What’s at Stake for the Chemical Industry?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives have become increasingly important for attracting diverse perspectives, improving problem solving and advancing innovation in companies.
19.03.2025 • News • Innovation
Data-Driven Enzyme Immobilization
Inseit, based in Bern, develops biocatalysts for industrial setups using enzyme immobilization and biocomputation. Addressing biotech and sustainability challenges, Inseit was selected for Venture Leaders Biotech and won two Nucleate accelerator prizes.
19.03.2025 • News • Innovation
High-Performance Adsorbents: The Future of Clean Industry
Porelio's FOMS adsorbents target PFAS, metals, and genotoxins, outperforming commercial solutions with unmatched selectivity, innovation, and sustainability.
Increasing Complexity of Pharma Logistics
The pharmaceutical industry requires reliable and innovative partners who can flexibly adapt to its changing demands.
Supply Chain and Logistics Trends in the Chemical Industry
This interview covers key results of the study ‘Success Factor Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Chemical Industry 2024’ by Solventure, Aimms and Miebach.
New Deal to Boost Competitiveness
The EU Green Deal has hurt Europe's industry. The Clean Industrial Deal aims to improve this, but a change of mindset at the Commission is needed.
