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INEOS has today confirmed its intention to shut two production units in Rheinberg, Germany, with the loss of 175 jobs. The proposed closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection. The intention to close, which has been shared with employees, reflects a deepening crisis across Europe’s chemical sector. Stephen Dossett, CEO of INEOS Inovyn, said: “Europe is committing industrial suicide. While competitors in t

A new important recognition for RadiciGroup from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). An innovative battery module for electric cars, made of Renycle® mechanically recycled polyamide, won an award in the “Enabler Technology” category during the 23rd SPE Automotive Award Night, held in Bonn yesterday. The goal was achieved thanks to the Group’s close collaboration with the other partners working on the project: Mersen and Leartiker. Now in the prototype stag

Evonik is showcasing its latest sustainable solutions in polymer chemistry and initiatives for circularity in plastics at K-Fair, the world’s leading event for the plastics sector, taking place from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. “The K-Fair always provides excellent opportunities to interact one-on-one with industrial users of our materials and discuss how our forward-looking innovations can help them solve their current and future challenges,” said

The unmistakable mark of a Smart Lock by Nuki is an illuminated ring that signals whether a door is locked or unlocked. Around ten years after the prototype was showcased on a crowdfunding platform, the company from Graz, Austria, is now one of the European market leaders in electronic access solutions. More than a million people worldwide use Nuki’s smart access solution, with more than 400,000 active electronic locks. These locks not only enable keyless access to private homes and vac

Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific (MCAP) – In the early hours of 20 September 2025, a dedicated group of 15 employees from the affiliates in Singapore and their family members came together to make a tangible impact on the environment in celebration of World Cleanup Day. Partnering with sustainability-focused organization PLASTIFY, the team conducted a coastal cleanup that resulted in the collection of more than 145kg of trash. The cleanup effort, under the group’s global cl

The agenda for the upcoming Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) conference, taking place on 4 December in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been announced. The event brings together professionals from across the TPE supply chain to explore developments in materials, performance applications, market trends and technical innovations.  This year’s programme will explore material requirements for key market sectors, assess the recycling and sustainability needs of the TPE industry, an

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the solid performance of its SynDane 3142 LA catalyst at Wanhua Chemical's maleic anhydride plant in Yantai, Shandong province, China. The catalyst, which started up in 2024, has demonstrated very good operational results, delivering on its promise of efficiency and sustainability benefits. The SynDane catalyst is now achieving excellent performance metrics, with notably high yields and significantly

Röhm is the only global manufacturer of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) with production sites in Europe, Asia and North America. In recent years, Röhm had already made targeted investments to strengthen this unique position, including significantly expanding PMMA production capacities and constructing a state-of- the-art innovation center at the Worms site. Now, after only one and a half years of construction, the sulphuric acid plant has also

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announces that it has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Tereos, a global leader in sugar, starch, alcohol and bioethanol production, and with LVMH GAÏA, the scientific and environmental R&D division of LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury. Together, the parties will establish a strategic collaboration to accelerate the industrial-scale production of PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Avanti

Myron Bowling Auctioneers México is pleased to announce a landmark online auction featuring a complete chemical compound processing plant. This unprecedented sale offers buyers access to an array of brand-new, never-used industrial assets, many still housed in shipping containers. The auction will take place exclusively online on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. This auction represents a rare opportunity for companies in the chemical, petrochem

Olin Corporation, a global leader in Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) supply announces a transition in its participation in the vinyls value chain. As highlighted during its Investor Day last December, Olin will evolve its EDC participation by emphasizing longer-term structural opportunities that enhance value and optionality. As part of this evolution, Olin Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have reached a mutual decision to end their joint venture, Blue Water Alliance JV, LLP (BWA),

Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces that it has maintained its EcoVadis Platinum rating for its sustainability management system. "This fifth consecutive EcoVadis Platinum rating is a continued testament to our sustainability-focused business practices," said Rogier Roelen, Kraton's Chief Sustainability Officer & General Counsel. "