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Yara International ASA - Mandatory notification of trade 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:15:08 EDT

Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand, Yara's EVP & CFO, has on 20 July 2026 purchased a total of 895 Yara shares. Following this purchase, Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand owns a total of 11,183 shares in Yara international ASA. - - Details of the transaction can be found in the attachment. - - The share purchases are considered as PDMR trade under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and are subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 19. - - About Yara - - Yara is a global l...

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Johnson Matthey completes sale of Catalyst Technologies to Honeywell

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:04:54 EDT

On 17 July 2026, Johnson Matthey plc (“JM”) completed the sale of its Catalyst Technologies (“CT”) business to Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”) for an enterprise value of £1,325 million on a cash and debt-free basis. - - CT is a global provider of catalysts and process technologies that enable decarbonisation of the chemical and energy industries and the production of essential chemicals and sustainable fuels. - - JM expects to return £1billion of net sale proceeds to its shareh...

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Henkel launches next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K conductivity

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:29:55 EDT

Rising thermal loads in vehicle electronics are increasing the need for high-performance thermal management solutions, especially in advanced applications such as ADAS, ECUs, or power conversion components in electric vehicles. To address this fast-evolving challenge, Henkel Adhesive Technologies has launched Bergquist Gap Filler TGF 6500LVO, a next-generation thermal gap filler with 6.5W/m∙K thermal conductivity. This new material enables more effective heat transfer in critical sys...

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Moeve Chemicals achieves full global verification for production of Low Carbon solutions

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:11:37 EDT

- - • With the verification of its Brazil and Shanghai facilities, all Moeve Chemicals production plants are now enabled to manufacture and supply Low Carbon solutions - - - - - • This achievement enables Moeve to provide its customers worldwide with a verified and traceable pathway to reduce product carbon footprints - - - Moeve Chemicals has completed the verification of its global manufacturing network for the production of Low Carbon products. Following the latest verification mile...

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Cerafiltec Strengthens Strategic Partnership with SI Membranes

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:45:36 EDT

Circularity investee Cerafiltec has announced a strategic partnership with Korea-based SI Membranes, Inc., marking an important milestone in the company's continued growth and expansion across the Asian market. - - As part of the collaboration, SI Membranes, Inc. has invested in Cerafiltec's test and piloting equipment, demonstrating strong confidence in Cerafiltec's advanced ceramic membrane technology and reaffirming its long-term commitment to joint business development. This enhanced co...

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Yara International ASA - Mandatory notification of trade

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:40:22 EDT

Member of the Yara Board of Directors Helge Lund has, through Inkerman AS, a company in which he holds an 80% ownership and is the Chair of the Board, purchased a total of 12,500 Yara shares. Following this purchase, Helge Lund owns a total of 12,500 shares in Yara international ASA. - - Details of the transaction can be found in the attachment. - - The share purchases are considered as PDMR trade under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and are subject to the disclosure re...

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BIC's new study makes the case for demand-side measures to unlock Europe's bio-based products market

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:33:00 EDT

For the first time, a new study developed by BIC provides an evidence base on Europe's bio-based products lead markets. The study concludes that there is no shortage of technology or ambition, but the absence of a regulatory framework that would stimulate demand. - - Covering chemicals, plastics and polymers, fibre-based packaging, and textiles, the study shows that Europe has a genuine opportunity to lead globally in bio-based products but only if their full value, including their environm...

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Sun Chemical secures RecyClass Flexible Packaging certification for solvent-based nitrocellulose alternative solution

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:58:17 EDT

In March 2026 Sun Chemical secured RecyClass certification for its solvent-based nitrocellulose (NC) alternative solutions for flexible packaging. The company is the first to offer a complete recycling compatible system combining NC-alternative inks and certified lamination adhesives, and is among the first suppliers to achieve RecyClass certification for solvent-based NC-alternative inks.The certification strengthens Sun Chemical's position as an innovator of solutions across flexographic...

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Mitsui Chemicals Integrates Dental 3D Printing Business in Japan into Sun Medical

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:05:48 EDT

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo:4183; President & CEO: ICHIMURA Satoshi; “Mitsui Chemicals”) has decided to integrate its dental 3D printing business and some dental materials business in Japan into its subsidiary, Sun Medical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Moriyama City, Shiga; President & CEO: SUZUKI Takefumi; “Sun Medical”). Mitsui Chemicals positions Sun Medical as the core of its dental 3D printing business and will continue to strengthen its capabilities. - - Kulzer Japan Co., Ltd. (Head Offic...

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Sun Chemical to demonstrate transformative solutions at Future Print Brazil 2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:43:24 EDT

Sun Chemical will demonstrate its innovative range of digital printing solutions on stand E175 at Future Print 2026, taking place from 14-17 July 2026 at the Distrito Anhembi: S�o Paulo, Brazil. Sun Chemical will present new initiatives and upgraded portfolios for the graphics, sign & display, textile and industrial markets. - - Graphics solutions - - At Future Print, Sun Chemical will introduce to the South and Latin American market, Streamline® Kashu, an aqueous pigment ink for paper,...

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BASF expands certified biomass-balanced additives portfolio for architectural coatings

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:33:21 EDT

- - • Three new certified biomass-balanced additives - Dispex ® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis ® PU 1333 MB and Rheovis ® HS 1169 MB - help coatings manufacturers reduce product carbon footprint while maintaining proven performance - • Enable low-emission formulations, high-quality finishes and consistent application properties without reformulation\ - - - BASF is expanding its certified biomass balance (BMB) portfolio of additives for architectural coatings with the introduction of Dispex ® ...

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How industry influence is shaping the EU's chemicals future

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:01:26 EDT

You can be forgiven for not having heard of the European Commission's Critical Chemicals Alliance. Launched in January this year, this opaque process could have been an opportunity to tackle the chemicals industry's impact on the chemical pollution and climate crises. But instead, as a new report by Corporate Europe Observatory and the European Environmental Bureau makes clear, it looks set to pump public policy and funding towards business-as-usual for one of the most powerful lobby sec...

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I Squared Capital to Acquire Milestone Environmental, a Leading Independent Energy Waste Management Platform from SK Capital

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:53:26 EDT

I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading independent global infrastructure investor, announced that through its flagship fund, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Milestone Environmental (“Milestone” or the “Company”), a leading independent environmental infrastructure company providing waste management solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. Milestone is being acquired from SK Capital Partners. - - Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Milestone owns and operat...

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Michelin and Axens enter exclusive talks to accelerate deployment of a key bio-based molecule for green chemistry, developed with IFP Energies Nouvelles

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:21:02 EDT

- - • Michelin, through its ResiCare brand, and Axens are negotiating an exclusive partnership to accelerate the industrialization and rollout of 5-HMF, a strategic bio-based molecule for decarbonized chemistry, developed with IFPEN - • Axens would contribute its licensing and engineering expertise to deploy the technology globally and substitute fossil-based products with renewable alternatives - • Capacity available from early 2027, with the commissioning of a first 5-HMF productio...

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LANXESS Increases Prices for Poly alpha olefin base stocks (PAO)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:51:15 EDT

- - • Seven percent price increase, effective immediately - • Constrained raw material availability, higher freight and supply-chain pressures drive adjustment - - - Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will increase prices for its Poly alpha olefin base stocks (PAO) by seven percent effective immediately for all incoming orders. - - This increase is a response to the significant rise in the costs of energy, critical raw materials, and logistics caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions. LANXE...

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INEOS and Recuro sign memorandum of understanding to construct advanced recycling facility in Norway

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:48:00 EDT

- - • INEOS and Norwegian recycler Recuro sign MoU to develop an advanced recycling facility at INEOS' Bamble site in Norway that will process up to 33,000 tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually - • Powered by renewable energy and using advanced pyrolysis technology, the project will maximise recovery and reuse of oil and gas fractions while reducing emissions and making use of existing industrial infrastructure - • The recycled feedstock will be used to produce recycled ethylene and v...

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Reminder: Program for the publication of Yara International ASA second quarter 2026 results

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:26:50 EDT

Yara International ASA 2Q 2026 results will be published on Friday, 17 July 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://yara.com/investor-relations/latest-quarterly-report/. - - Following the presentation, management will host an online Q&A session that will start right after the results presentation. - - To fo...

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BASF's Care Chemicals division publishes Responsible Sourcing Report 2025

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:18:56 EDT

- - • The Responsible Sourcing Report 2025 documents the Care Chemicals division's progress in the responsible sourcing of renewable raw materials. - • The report focuses on the sustainable cultivation of palm (kernel) oil, coconut oil, castor oil, and bioactives. - • BASF reaffirms its commitment to protecting forests and human rights, as well as to engaging smallholder farmers, despite regulatory and geopolitical challenges. - - - BASF is continuously advancing the responsible so...

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150 Years of Henkel's History Presented in New Book

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:14:57 EDT

Henkel was founded in 1876 and celebrates its 150th anniversary this year – a special milestone that draws attention to the company's long and multifaceted history. In the run-up to this anniversary, Prof. Dr. Joachim Scholtyseck, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Bonn, has conducted a comprehensive academic study of Henkel's development over several years. In his independent research, he traces the company's evolution from a local laundry detergent manufact...

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Henkel successfully closes acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:19:11 EDT

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of premium hair care brand OLAPLEX. Following the fulfillment of all closing conditions, including the required regulatory approvals, OLAPLEX is now fully part of Henkel. This acquisition marks another important milestone in Henkel's purposeful growth agenda. - - OLAPLEX is a well-established, premium channel hair care brand with a portfolio of science-led, high-performance products. OLAPLEX maintains a balanced global footprint, with sales...

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EPA quietly unleashes three toxic 'forever chemical' pesticides onto America's food supply

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:20:51 EDT

Under the radar, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved three new PFAS “forever chemical” pesticides for use on crops, including one EPA scientists flagged as having “suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potential.” - - There was no warning to the farmworkers who will handle these chemicals or the families who will eat the food they're sprayed on. The EPA published the fast-tracked approvals in the Federal Register in recent days. The hazardous new herbicides – trifludimoxazin...

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Update on U.S. ammonia project and capital allocation

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:49:14 EDT

Yara International ASA (OSE:YAR) announced it will not proceed with the acquisition of the ammonia assets in the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex (LCEC) from Air Products. Yara will reallocate capital to alternative mature U.S. ammonia investment opportunities with more competitive returns. - - Yara will not proceed with acquisition of ammonia assets in LCEC - - In December 2025, Air Products and Yara jointly announced the potential for Yara to acquire the LCEC's ammonia production and dist...

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Linde Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Schedule

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 09:53:24 EDT

Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results by 06:00 EDT/midday CEST on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Company will host and webcast its conference call at 09:00 EDT/15:00 CEST, which will be available to the public and the media in listen-only mode. - - Live conference call: - - US Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 888 770 7292 - - UK Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 0800 358 0970 - - Access code: 6877110 - - Live webcast (listen-only): https://www.linde.com/investors/financial...

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Symrise receives CDP's top “A” rating for sustainable supplier engagement and Scope 3 transparency

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:18:01 EDT

- - • CDP recognizes supplier collaboration, climate action, and transparent data along the value chain - • Responsible sourcing supports customers in reaching Scope 3 targets and strengthens sustainable supply chains - - - Symrise has achieved the top “A” rating in CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA). This places the company among the leaders in sustainable supplier engagement and shows how consistently it translates responsible sourcing into measurable customer value. Across the...

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:37:49 EDT

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Myrex Announces Launch of IRIS Platform at Automate 2026 in Chicago

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:08:00 EDT

Myrex today announced the official public launch of Myrex IRIS, a new manufacturing maintenance and training platform that uses high-definition 3D models of production assets to help operators and technicians train faster, perform more consistent repairs, and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) on critical equipment. - - Exhibiting at Automate 2026 (Booth 4474) in Chicago, Myrex will demonstrate how IRIS turns each machine into a visual, interactive interface for everything teams need to run...

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