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Doppelganger Plastics: A More Desirable Alternative?

Plastics are highly effective but environmentally damaging. PET is a prime example, being cheap and recyclable yet oil-based. With plastics set to consume 20% of global oil and gas by 2050, sustainable alternatives are crucial. Enter PEF, a bioplastic that could revolutionize the industry. Can PEF be the solution we need?

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CSDDD: The Formula for a Sustainable Chemical Industry?

The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is reshaping the chemical industry's approach to environmental and social responsibility. A close look at the requirements reveals significant changes to supply chain oversight, risk management, and sustainability reporting. Chemical companies must implement new strategies to ensure compliance, drive innovation, and adapt to evolving regulations.

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Circular Solutions

The path to a sustainable, net-zero future for the chemical industry is paved with challenges – and also opportunities.

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Transforming Distribution Strategies

Experts of Ataman Chemicals, Barentz, Biesterfeld, Brenntag, BÜFA Chemicals, CSC Jaeklechemie, Häffner, IMCD, Krahn Chemie, Möller Chemie, Nordmann, RN Chemicals, and Stockmeier share their opinions

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Statement: Dany Njeim, CEO, RN Chemicals

CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

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Statement: Thomas Dassler, CEO, Häffner

CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

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Statement: Rolf Kuropka, CEO, Krahn Chemie Group

CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

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Statement: Lars Schneider, EMEA CEO, Barentz

CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

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Statement: Stephan Glander, CEO, Biesterfeld

CHEManager asked executives and industry experts from a broad range of chemical distributors to share their views on how their companies are dealing with this changing economic environment and the resulting opportunities and challenges.

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“Quo vadis, Europe?”

Today, economic success is defined by a different perception and practice of supply capability and supply security. This applies not only to the European trade with chemicals but to the entire chemical value chain.

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Circular Solutions

The path to a sustainable, net-zero future for the chemical industry is paved with challenges – and also opportunities.

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The CDMO/CMO Report

Driven by increased demand in biologic-based drugs, biologic drug substance manufacturing continues to be an active area of investment by contract development and manufacturing organizations/contract manufacturing organizations (CDMOs/CMOs), including several multi-billion large-scale biomanufacturing projects. What companies are expanding, and where do these expansions stand?

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Pharma’s Digital Transformation

Industry experts Michelangelo Canzoneri, Josef Trapl, Wolfgang Winter, Christian Woelbeling, and Thomas Zimmer – all members of ISPE’s Pharma 4.0 guide core team – explain the transformational challenges and critical success factors of the digital Pharma 4.0 journey.

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Chemical Labor Productivity Challenge

The chemical industry faces acute labor shortages because the talent pool is shrinking, but the industry remains heavily reliant on manual work. Therefore, realizing labor productivity potential will be decisive for business continuity and future growth.

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Trying Times and a Wave of Light

In February, industry leaders from 20 industrial sectors presented the ‘Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal’. The declaration emphasizes industry's dedication to Europe's transformation and outlines urgent needs to enhance Europe's competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability amid challenging economic circumstances.

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Formulating Innovative Concepts

Matthias Hofmann, Group Innovation & Technology Management Director at Azelis, provides an in-depth insight into the company’s innovation activities and the underlying market trends.

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Navigating the Logistics Impact

Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) present a revolutionary approach to the pharmaceutical industry. However, several complexities do arise on a logistical spectrum that diverge from those of traditional pharmaceuticals.

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Special Issue

Circular Plastics Economy
Explore the Future of Plastics

Circular Plastics Economy

This special CHEManager issue explores the industry’s pivotal shift towards a more sustainable, circular plastics value chain. Readers will find expert analysis and real-world solutions for today’s most pressing recycling and regulatory challenges.