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Henkel launches Somat Smartwash

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:40:49 EDT

- - • Clean, shiny and better-dried dishes with every wash cycle - • Automatic dosing and intelligent adaptation to the selected program - • Smartwash app provides transparency, personalization and additional convenience - - - With Somat Smartwash, Henkel introduces a new generation of dishwashing solutions. The autonomous and fully automatic dishwashing detergent dosing system continuously adjusts the dosing of different components to the requirements of each individual wash cycle, deliver...

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Sun Chemical to Spotlight Low-Migration UV LED Inks, Digital Primers and Total Solutions at TLMI Annual Meeting 2026

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:26:49 EDT

Sun Chemical will showcase innovations for label and package printing at the TLMI (Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute) Annual Meeting 2026, held October 25–27, 2026, at Marriott Harbor Beach, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company will showcase its total solutions portfolio, including inks, coatings, adhesives, primers, pressroom consumables, dispensing technologies and technical services for the evolving label market. These solutions are designed to help packaging m...

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Symrise expands global production platform for sustainable musk fragrance ingredient

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:15:17 EDT

- Investment in world-scale capacity expansion in India for Globalide® to strengthen global supply - Sustainable macrocyclic musk fragrance ingredient supports customers in developing future-ready fragrance formulations - Globalide® strengthens portfolio of differentiated specialties and supports ONE Symrise strategy - - Symrise is investing in an additional production capacity for Globalide ® in India, expanding its global footprint for this strategic fragrance ingredient. The company is...

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Dow launches VOLTRICELL™ battery cell materials platform to advance next-generation battery innovation

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:22:32 EDT

- - • VOLTRICELL™ materials are designed to help address performance needs in high-energy-density battery applications. - - • Alongside existing technologies, the introduction of VOLTRICELL™ means Dow can support customers across multiple stages of the battery value chain. - - • Dow's newest battery fire protection materials DOWSIL™ EF-6559 and DOWSIL™ FC-2024 will be also on display at The Battery Show North America 2026 - - - Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced the addition of VOLTRICELL™ to...

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Sun Chemical launches next-generation GIO-compliant SolarFlex FSP UV flexo inks

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:18:27 EDT

Sun Chemical launches its next-generation SolarFlex FSP UV flexographic ink range, providing label and packaging manufacturers with a food-compliant solution that meets evolving regulatory requirements while delivering the productivity, print quality and low migration performance demanded by the packaging market. - - The newly upgraded SolarFlex FSP formulation meets or surpasses the requirements of the German Ink Ordinance (GIO) and the Swiss Ink Ordinance (SIO) through selected raw materi...

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Symrise opens new Scent Creative Center in Singapore to accelerate growth in Asia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:14:28 EDT

- Consumer-centric hub brings customers, perfumers and experts together for faster co-creation - Global Skin Cleansing Center of Excellence strengthens category expertise and elevate sharing of best practices - Creative Center advances ONE Symrise ecosystem and long-term commitment to Singapore & Asia - - Symrise has opened its new Scent Creative Center in Singapore, advancing its business and growth strategy in Asia. Designed around the way consumers experience products in everyday life,...

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Program for the publication of Yara International ASA third quarter 2026 results

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 09:23:50 EDT

Yara International ASA 3Q 2026 results will be published on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 08:00 CEST. - - Online quarterly results presentation will start at 13:00 CEST. The presentation will be held in English. The report, presentation and webcast will be available at the above-mentioned times at https://www.yara.com/investor-relations/latest-quarterly-report/. - - Right after the presentation, management will host an online Q&A session. - - To follow the presentation and the Q&A session...

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Sun Chemical to demonstrate cutting-edge electronic materials solutions at The Future of Electronics Reshaped 2026 in Berlin

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:35:56 EDT

Sun Chemical is set to present its latest electronic materials solutions at Techblick's The Future of Electronics Reshaped 2026, booth A09, held in Berlin (October 21-22, 2026), reflecting the company's continuous commitment to innovation within electronic materials. - - Sun Chemical will showcase its advanced functional ink range, including conductive and dielectric ink solutions, for use in industries such as automotive, home appliances, healthcare, wellness, and biomedical sensors and de...

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Linde Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:29:00 EDT

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results by 06:00 EDT/11:00 CET on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Company will host and webcast its conference call at 09:00 EDT/14:00 CET, which will be available to the public and the media in listen-only mode. - - Live conference call: - - US Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 833 461 5787 UK Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 44 808 196 8935 - Access code: 806577257 - - Live webcast (listen-only): https://www.linde.com/investors/financial-...

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Mitsui Chemicals Launches InnoCell™ P-Type High Oxygen-Permeable Culture Plates to Accelerate Organoid-Based Drug Discovery

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:17:26 EDT

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo; President & CEO: Satoshi Ichimura) has launched InnoCell™ P-Type, a new adherent cell culture plate in its InnoCell™ series of cell culture ware, as of October 1, 2026. - - InnoCell™ P-Type combines Mitsui Chemicals' proprietary highly oxygen-permeable material technology with original surface treatment technology. By providing an environment that helps cells maintain functions closer to those observed in vivo, the plate supports the development of organoids a...

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APNR 2.0: Henkel turns no-rinse adhesion promotion into an efficiency lever for metal pretreatment

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:41:36 EDT

Rising energy and water costs, tighter environmental requirements, and the shift to chrome-free processes are increasing the pressure on metal processors to make pretreatment more economical. With APNR 2.0 (Adhesion Promoter No Rinse), Henkel is introducing the next evolution of its proven adhesion promoter technology. The upgrade combines an improved equipment concept with expanded use cases, keeping one thing firmly in focus: measurable value for line operators. Compared with the previou...

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CMA Imaging, Sun Chemical, and X-Rite Pantone Help Brands Accelerate Metal Packaging Color Approval

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 18:07:43 EDT

Sun Chemical, CMA Imaging and X-Rite Pantone, announced the commercial availability of the CanJET digital proofing ecosystem for North America. Designed for beverage brands, can makers, and packaging converters, the connected workflow brings measurable color and opacity matching to actual cans, offering a faster, more flexible alternative to conventional pilot-line proofing and prototyping. The solution helps packaging teams reduce iterations and accelerate design approvals before producti...

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BASF expands the Ultradur® portfolio with new grades based on post-consumer recycled PET

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:34:35 EDT

- - • New glassfiber-reinforced PBT/PET compounds containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled PET - • High performance for demanding automotive applications - • Contribution to CO 2 reduction and regulatory compliance - - - BASF is expanding its portfolio of engineering plastics with new Ultradur ® grades designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers increase the recycled content of their products while meeting demanding technical requirements. - The new portfolio includes...

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Henkel successfully closes acquisition of specialty coatings company Stahl

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:33:29 EDT

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands-based Stahl Group (“Stahl”), a global player in high-performance specialty coatings for flexible materials. Following the fulfillment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, the company is now fully part of Henkel as of October 1 st, 2026. - - Stahl serves leading brands across mobility, fashion & lifestyle, luxury and packaging markets around the world. The portfolio comprises leather finis...

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Mat3ra and the University of Tsukuba's Center for Computational Sciences Sign MoU to Expand Access to Cloud-Based Materials Modeling in Japan

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Mat3ra Japan K.K., the Japan entity of Exabyte Inc., the developers of Mat3ra.com, and the Center for Computational Sciences (CCS) of the University of Tsukuba today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for the use and dissemination of the Mat3ra.com computational materials platform within CCS and associated academic institutions in Japan. Under the MoU, Mat3ra provides CCS with free access to the platform for research and educational p...

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Yara's Birkeland Prize 2026 goes to Dr. Mateusz Sowiński

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:13:13 EDT

To celebrate Kristian Birkeland's pioneering spirit, the Yara Birkeland Prize in Physics and Chemistry is awarded annually to a Ph.D. candidate from a Norwegian university. The winner is awarded 100,000 NOK. Honoring a legacy of innovation “Each year, we gather to honour Kristian Birkeland through an award that bears his name and celebrates scientific excellence. We honour researchers whose outstanding dedication to science reflects the spirit of Kristian Birkeland: a willingness to ask...

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Henkel to significantly expand its global STEM initiative Researchers' World

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:59:23 EDT

- - • Henkel will invest a double-digit million-euro amount by 2030 to establish five new permanent Researchers' World locations worldwide, including a new STEM center in D�sseldorf, Germany. - • Researchers' World is Henkel's global education initiative that gives children hands-on access to science and STEM education - • The initiative builds on 15 years of experience, activities in over 20 countries and the participation of more than 130,000 children worldwide - • The expansion aims...

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Henkel celebrates 150 years with employees around the world

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:11:52 EDT

- - • Henkel marks its 150th anniversary on September 26, 2026 - • Anniversary events for employees take place around the world - • Around 18,000 guests expected at an employee festival at the headquarters in Germany - • Additional day of vacation for all employees and attractive benefits through Henkel's employee share program - • Henkel expands its global “Researchers' World” education initiative and plans additional STEM learning opportunities - - - 150 years ago, on September 26, 1876, Fr...

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HVH Industrial Solutions Becomes an Authorized U.S. Distributor for DVP Vacuum Technology

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:06:04 EDT

HVH Industrial Solutions, a leading distributor specializing in mechanical power transmission and motion control components, has become an authorized distributor and service partner of DVP Vacuum Technology in the United States. - - Through this new partnership, HVH Industrial Solutions will supply the full line of DVP vacuum pumps and accessories to customers nationwide. The collaboration is designed to give U.S. customers faster response times, reliable technical support, and direct acc...

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Capital Markets Day 2026: REFOCUS – driving selective growth and sustainable capital returns

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:05:19 EDT

- - • WACKER unveils new financial ambitions: growth exceeding global economic growth (GDP+ growth), an EBITDA margin of 15 percent (plus or minus 2 percentage points), and ROCE greater than 10 percent - • WACKER aims to achieve its ambitions by focusing on selective growth in attractive markets, implementing portfolio management with differentiated steering, and successfully implementing its PACE cost-savings and efficiency program - • Strong focus on sustainability confirmed: Net Zero by 2...

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