Beacons of the Start-up Scene, Part 9: Biovox
Biovox develops bioplastic compounds that offer features such as inherent antimicrobial properties. At the same time, they are environmentally friendly.
Interview
When Distribution Has to Deliver Growth
In a stagnant European market, chemical distribution is evolving from an efficiency lever into a strategic growth partner.
"In the Region, For the Region"
Röhm is driving international growth with a new methacrylate production facility in Texas.
When Algorithms Make Decisions
AI in commercial processes is becoming essential for competitiveness.
Turning Sustainability into Value Across the Chemical Supply Chain
As sustainability shifts from ambition to expectation, distributors must turn ESG into results. Michael Heite, Azelis, explains how sustainability is embedded across the value chain to drive impact and business value.
Biocatalytic Surfactants
Norfalk develops bio-based surfactants via biocatalysis for products from shampoos to detergents. CEO Kasper Falkenberg shares the company’s vision, motivation, and the value of its unique platform.
Resilience by Design: How Leaders Prepare Supply Chains for an Evolving Landscape
In this CHEManager Leaders & Motivators interview, Frank Romanski, Lonza Capsugel, reflects on how strategy becomes execution and what resilience demands from teams,
India’s CDMO Strength: Powering Global Chemical Innovation
India’s CDMO sector is rapidly advancing: stronger R&D, complex chemistry, digitalization, and efficiency gains. Astec boosts this with new R&D centers, automation, and global‑standard operations.
Trade and Competitiveness in the UK Chemical Sector
The CBA, led by CEO Tim Doggett, is steering the UK chemical supply chain through trade uncertainty, sustainability pressures and logistics challenges, as he explains in this interview with CHEManager.
Turning Waste into Treasure
REEcover recovers rare earths from e‑waste using a patented, efficient, low‑impact process, offering a sustainable alternative to mining and strengthening circular supply chains.
Circular by Design
Seprify, founded by Lukas Schertel and Oliver Polcher, uses cellulose to create sustainable alternatives to TiO₂. The Cambridge spinout’s platform is backed by CTO Wadood Hamad’s expertise.
Beacons of the Start-up Scene, part 8: Polytives
Plastic additives from the tailoring industry
Chemistry in Transition: From Breakthroughs to Speed
How innovation is shifting from breakthroughs to continuous development and the consequences of this.
Driving Transformation: Interconnected Global Chemicals Logistics
DP World is reshaping global chemical supply chains. Christene Smith of CHEManager interviews Markus Kanis, Global SVP Chemicals, on the company’s roadmap, new technologies, and the evolving demands of global trade.
Atomistic AI for Materials Engineering
Entalpic replaces trial‑and‑error materials R&D with a closed‑loop AI platform combining simulation and lab validation.
Building Independence, One Design at a Time
Inside MakeGood’s Open-Source Assistive Technology Movement
From Coconut Waste to Industrial Spill Control
Aura Verde develops organic, coco‑based oil absorbents that replace mineral products in industrial spill response.
From Emission to Ingredient: Drop‑In CO₂ Chemistry
Viridi turns captured CO₂ into high‑performance ingredients via a drop‑in solid catalyst. It cuts carbon footprint while working seamlessly in existing production lines.
Navigating Uncertainty and Driving Innovation
At CPhI Frankfurt, Christene Smith of CHEManager International interviews Axplora CCO Arul Ramadurai on navigating industry uncertainty and building strategic partnerships.
The Sustainable Pathway
Following a significant name change from Cepsa to Moeve, Alfredo Lopez, Sustainability Director at Moeve Chemicals, has taken on a central role in shaping the company’s chemical business unit's sustainability outlook.
Bridging the Sim2Real Gap in Materials
Dunia Innovations Merges AI and Robotics to Accelerate Real-World Materials Discovery
Leading Transformation
As Executive Vice President of International Chemicals since early 2024, Antje Gerber has been steering Sasol through a pivotal reset—focused on resilience, innovation, and bold sustainability goals.
Anchored in Sustainability
Dow is re-examining what it means to be resilient and competitive in a rapidly changing global landscape
Driving Sustainability Through Collaboration
Together for Sustainability (TfS) is a pioneering, member-led initiative working to accelerate the development of sustainable and resilient chemical supply chains.
Driving Change Across the Industry
Christene Smith from CHEManager speaks with Christine Bunte, Managing Director of Plastics Europe Deutschland, and Miriam Olivi, President of Women in Plastics Italy.
Strategic Perspectives on Life Sciences Industry Transformation
Asahi Kasei Life Science emerges as a new growth driver, uniting bioprocess solutions, CRO, and CDMO services to shape the future of healthcare under President Ken Shinomiya’s leadership.
Bringing Biocatalytic Processes from Early Idea to Industrial Scale
Aminoverse enables players in the chemical industry to onboard more cost-efficient and sustainable manufacturing by delivering the right enzyme and process.
Beacons of the Start-up Scene, part 5: MIR Insight
Tapping into Future-oriented Synergies of Data Analysis in the Materials Sector
The Discussions are Constructive
Consultations on PFAS restriction in the EU are making progress.
Smart Tools for a Plastic-Free Future
Cutting Time and Cost of Developing Sustainable Products with AI-Powered Solutions
Motivation, Innovation, and the Power of Collaboration
Leading the Way in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing by Fostering an Agile Mindset and an Inclusive Culture.
Functional Ingredients for Every Phase of Life
Primogene is an innovative biotechnology company based in Leipzig that specializes in the development of biotechnological production processes for bioactive ingredients.
“Access to Talent is a Crucial Factor”
In an interview with CHEManager, Edgardo Hernandez, President of Lilly Manufacturing, explains the strategy behind the ambitious investment project.
Specialty Chemicals in a Shifting World
Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of SOCMA, discusses the impact of new tariffs and the importance of regional supply networks in the specialty chemical industry.
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration
Valerie Diele-Braun, CEO of IMCD, shares her vision for sustainability, global expansions, and strategic direction in an exclusive CHEManager International interview.
Mergeflow AG
Röhm GmbH
Miebach Consulting GmbH
World Economic Forum
Ferr-Tech
Gemsotec
Actylis
Dunia Innovations
Seprify
Chemical Business Association
Azelis Corporate Services NV
Lonza Capsugel
6C Solutions
Evonik Operations GmbH (Hanau)
AkzoNobel
Ucaneo Biotech GmbH
Asahi Kasei Europe
Inopsys
Symrise
European Chemical Industry Council - Cefic aisbl
Moeve Chemicals
Iris.ai
Bachem
Alcami Corporation
Barentz
Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH (Hanau)
Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH
Rentschler Biopharma SE
SeaBeLife
Iktos AI
Cyzag Ltd
CH-Bioforce Oy
Nextmol (Bytelab Solutions) S.L.
Mega Cellulose Oy
Inseit AG
New Dawn
AmbioPharm, Inc.
Lonza AG
Ashland
Quantum Boost
Porelio GmbH
Saltigo GmbH
Global Impact Coalition (GIC)
European Logistics Association (ELA)
Lilly Deutschland GmbH
MakeGood
Sasol
Norfalk
Aura Verde LDA
blue activity GmbH