CO2-Neutral Chemical Industry
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral. Germany, as one of the major chemical manufacturing nations, has committed to achieve this goal by 2050.
Covestro
Expert Statement: Christian Haessler, Covestro
The European Chemical Industry has set out on an ambitious path to become carbon neutral.
Covestro to Take DSM Coatings Resins
In a major move portfolio move, German engineering plastics producer Covestro is taking over DSM’s coating resins business for €1.6 billion, including debt. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, following all approvals.
Circular Economy
The chemical industry is on the threshold of a new era – the age of circularity. We asked industry experts to share their opinions on this transformational topic.
E-Commerce Platforms in the Chemical Industry
Digitalization is a very important topic not only in the chemical industry as a whole, but also in chemical distribution.
Covestro Widens Japanese TPU Stake
Covestro has widened its stake in its thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) joint venture with Japanese PPS compounder and pigment manufacturer DIC (formerly Dainippon Ink & Chemicals), increasing its holding to 80% from 50%.
Start-ups Accelerate Innovation
Virtually all areas of our lives would be inconceivable without products that come directly or indirectly in contact with chemical production: It affects the modern office environment, our private lives and thus our well-being and life fulfilment including health, leisure and personal protection.
