Stockton, the innovative Israel – based leader in bio-ag technology for sustainable crop protection and aquaculture, is announcing a company name change. The new name is STK , which reflects the company’s transition from its legacy business in generic agrochemicals to its current strategy and R & D leadership in bio-ag technology and botanical-based solutions […]
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Braskem to supply green plastic to the LEGO Group
Braskem, the world’s largest biopolymer producer, will supply the LEGO Group with its I’m greenT polyethylene, a globally certified plastic made from sugarcane. Already in 2018, Green Plastic will be used in the ‘botanical’ elements range, such as trees, bushes and leaves of the Danish company known worldwide for its building bricks. “The partnership reinforces […]
Ardian’s Italmatch acquires Jiayou Chemical from Ecolab
Italmatch Chemicals, a global specialty chemical group leader in the production and marketing of performance additives for water & process treatment, oil & gas, industrial lubricants and plastics, has acquired the Chinese Jiayou Chemical, active in the antiscalant phosphonate business, from Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. More […]
Kolb completes acquisition of Elementis Specialties
On 28 February 2018, Kolb Distribution AG, wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), acquired Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN), located in Delden, the Netherlands. As of this day, Elementis Specialties Netherlands is wholly owned by Kolb and renamed to KLK Kolb Specialties. The intention to acquire this site from Elementis plc was announced […]
Roquette enters cosmetics market with innovative plant-based offering
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients for Food, Nutrition and Health markets, has announced the imminent launch of an innovative and dedicated offering of high-performing and natural-based specialties for the Cosmetics market. The Group will unveil this new product range, branded “Beauté by Roquette”, at the In-Cosmetics tradeshow in Amsterdam on April 17-19th. To […]
Helsinn Therapeutics names Paul Rittman as CEO
Helsinn, a Swiss pharmaceutical group focused on cancer care products, has appointed Paul Rittman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rittman, who succeeds William Mann, took up his new role on 5th March and has pharmaceutical industry experience from previous commercial and general management roles. Riccardo Bragila, vice chairman and chief executive officer for Helsinn […]
Ashland and Robertet collaborate on fragrances
Ashland and Robertet will offer new and existing customers access to Robertet fragrances with Ashland’s deposition and encapsulation expertise for fabric care, home cleaning and personal care applications.The planned collaboration aims to leverage the unique capabilities and experience of both companies to develop technology to enhance the delivery, longevity and release profile of fragrance with […]
SABIC previews breakthrough mass production technology for thermoplastic composite laminates
Thermoplastic composites are prized for their light weight and exceptional strength. However, mainstream adoption has lagged due to shortcomings in existing production processes, which are slow, costly, and labor- and waste-intensive. To drive broader use of these advanced materials across multiple industries, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has invested in the composites […]
Clariant takes Chinaplas 2018 visitors on a futuristic drive
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, steps up a gear for Chinaplas 2018 with an Augmented Reality electric car ready to immerse visitors in an inspiring tour of efficient and creative ways for the automotive industry to meet lifestyle trends and fulfil challenging requirements for higher performance, lighterweight vehicles and reduced emissions. Climb aboard, […]
Propineb to be phased-out in EU
The European Commission has decided not to renew the approval of the fungicide, propineb. Propineb is a dithiocarbamate fungicide with the multisite activity characteristic of the group. The EC requires Member States to withdraw authorizations for products containing propineb as active substance by 22 June 2018 at the latest. Any grace period […]