A Balanced Model for the Future of Life Sciences
Following the acquisition of MCE Pharma Brenntag is building a unique position in both traditional pharma and biopharma.
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Innovation Unleashed: How Specialty Chemicals Are Powering the Next Wave of Scientific Breakthroughs
Technical Expertise and Versatility of Specialty Chemicals to Meet Every Research and Commercial Challenge
ECA Foundation Aims to Become Largest Pharma Association for GMP/GDP Compliance
The ECA Foundation, one of the most important not-for-profit organizations for regulatory expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, aims to become the largest independent GMP/GDP organization in the world.
Pharma 4.0—the Key Enabler for Successful Digital Transformation in Pharma
Part 3: Seven Theses for successful Digitalization in Pharma
10.10.2025 • Topics • Innovation
Lead or Lag: Europe’s AI Materials Race
How AI and Robotics are reshaping the race for materials discovery.
Pharma 4.0 — the Key Enabler for Successful Digital Transformation in Pharma
Part 2: Digital transformation - 10 Years after the Start of Pharma 4.0
07.10.2025 • Topics
20 Years of CHEManager International
Incredible but true: CHEManager International is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
Pharma 4.0 – the Key Enabler for Successful Digital Transformation in Pharma
Part 1: Building a Business Case for Pharma 4.0
Precise Temperature Control for Accurate Measurement Technology
Precise fluid analysis under real-world conditions – accurate temperature control is the key to reliable measurement results.
18.09.2025 • Topics • Innovation
Turning Water into Fuel
Elementarhy uses a revolutionary plasma technology, positioning it as a leader in supplying cost-efficient and scalable Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) to electrolyzer manufacturers.
Resilience in a World of Uncertainty
The Future of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
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.
Back to Basics for Chemical Suppliers
Chemical customers are willing to pay a premium if their product and service needs are fully met, presenting an opportunity for suppliers to strengthen relationships and generate new value.
Performance Improvement in Pharmaceuticals Operations
The pharmaceutical industry has faced significant margin pressures due to rising energy costs, inflation, and geopolitical disruptions.
For the Challenges of E-Mobility and Sustainability
Advanced additives for engineering plastics allow compounders to produce materials with properties that significantly exceed previous performance limits.
US Tariffs Fatal for European Pharma
Trump's tariff policy is a considerable burden and a break with previous practice.
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.
Plastics and the Value Of Sustainability
How designers can help make sustainable materials both attractive and desirable, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among industry professionals to create a new aesthetic language for sustainability.
Smart Capacity Planning for Pharma & Biotech Company
How pharma & biotech company transformed warehouse capacity planning for strategic growth
Digital-enabled Value Creation in the Chemical Industry
Digital tools increase the efficiency of the chemical industry when combined with proven methods in a targeted manner. Focusing on benefits rather than trends ensures genuine performance improvement.
Advanced Intermediates in Pharmaceutical Production
The pharmaceutical industry is evolving due to new regulations and technological developments. Distributors like Biesterfeld play a central role in supporting manufacturers in their daily operations.
• 20.08.2025 • Topics • Innovation
Beacons of the Start-up Scene, part 5: MIR Insight
Tapping into Future-oriented Synergies of Data Analysis in the Materials Sector
• 20.08.2025 • Topics • Bioprocessing
Bottleneck Factors in E-Kerosene Production
A new study analyzes the material requirements for synthetic kerosene.
M&A in the Chemical Industry
Navigating Uncertainty While Unlocking Strategic Opportunities
ISPE Good Practice Guide: Validation 4.0
The Validation 4.0 Guide provides a comprehensive approach to ensuring product quality and patient safety throughout a pharmaceutical product's lifecycle.
Rugged Tablets: How to Successfully Digitize Hazardous Areas
Digital processes in hazardous areas? Durabook's rugged tablets are ATEX-certified for industrial use.
The Discussions are Constructive
Consultations on PFAS restriction in the EU are making progress.
Q1 2025 Chemical Industry: Diverging Trends
The first quarter of 2025 highlights a continued divergence between the European and US chemical industries.
Powering Progress: An AI-ready Data Strategy to Drive More Efficient Innovation
Build an AI-ready Data Strategy to Drive Faster Insights, Smarter R&D, and Measurable ROI.
Relocation of Chemicals Production Footprint in Full Swing
A new Horváth study based on interviews with CxOs of Europe’s top chemical corporations reveals: The majority of board members expects no or only weak growth for the current year.
Pioneering End-to-End Green Chemical Production
Turn compliance into opportunity—see how data and innovation drive greener processes, lower costs, and sustainable growth in chemical manufacturing.
14.05.2025 • Topics • Innovation
Innovative PLA Catalyst Solution
Enhancing Manufacturing with Faster, Cleaner, High-crystallinity Processes
Bioeconomy Horizons: Transforming the Chemical Industry
The bioeconomy offers the chemical industry new pathways to resilience and sustainability—even as economic and political priorities shift
Pharma Outlook 2025
The environment for pharma in 2025 is diverse and challenging: New treatment options are being brought to market in ever shorter cycles.
