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InnoTrans 2026: Henkel showcases solutions for the entire rail vehicle lifecycle

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:13:08 EDT

Under the motto “Your Partner from Design to Maintenance,” Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase its comprehensive portfolio for the railway industry at InnoTrans 2026 in Hall 8.2, Booth 385. The solutions support manufacturers and operators throughout the entire lifecycle of rail vehicles, from design and manufacturing to maintenance, repair and servicing. The focus is on materials and services that help make applications safer, more durable and more efficient while meeting increasin...

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Sun Chemical to present complete corrugated printing solutions at Corrugated Week 2026

Fri, 4 Sep 2026 07:07:59 EDT

Sun Chemical will showcase its broad range of inks, coatings, pressroom consumables and technical services for corrugated printing on booth #114 at Corrugated Week 2026, taking place September 28–30 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. - - Under the theme “Complete Solution for Corrugated Inks, Coatings, Color Management & Advanced Services,” the company will demonstrate how its integrated portfolio can help converters improve print quality, color consistency, press eff...

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Sun Chemical to demonstrate digital ink solutions to transform printing at PRINTING United Expo 2026

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 11:01:19 EDT

Sun Chemical will demonstrate its transformative range of digital, degassing and industrial print solutions on Stand C2880, North Hall & Central Hall, Level 1, at PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place from 23-25 September 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, NV. Sun Chemical will present new initiatives and upgraded portfolios for the graphics, sign & display, textile and industrial print markets. - - Graphics solutions - - At Printing United, Sun Chemical will present Streamline® Ka...

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Dow to showcase chip-to-system materials innovation for AI and advanced packaging at SEMICON Taiwan 2026

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:59:35 EDT

- - • Advanced silicone technologies to address thermal management, package stress, optical stability and system integration challenges in semiconductor systems. - - • Cooling Science Studios support earlier materials screening, application testing and co-development. - - • Dow will exhibit at Booth X0035 in TaiNEX 2 and host three TechXPOT sessions. - - - - Dow (NYSE: DOW) will showcase silicone materials and co-development capabilities designed to help semiconductor manufacturers ad...

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“DURABIO”, a bio-engineering plastic partly made from plant-derived isosorbide, is adopted for ALBION's cosmetic containers　-Expressing the beauty of natural seashells through a combination of different resins-

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:16:30 EDT

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Manabu Chikumoto) is pleased to announce that the plant-derived bio-engineering plastic DURABIO™ has been adopted for use in the compact cases for “Excia Eye Color Volonte,” part of the “ALBION Excia Makeup Collection” to be offered for a limited time from November 1, 2026 by ALBION Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Shoichi Kobayashi). By combining DURABIO™ with other transparent resins and...

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P&G: Building a Supply of Low-Carbon Raw Materials to Better Serve Consumers

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:02:42 EDT

To meet Net Zero 2040 goals, P&G needed standardized carbon data from suppliers to identify real reduction opportunities. PACT, a global open standard for product-level carbon data, enabled P&G to collect data from 100+ suppliers and start making smarter sourcing decisions. Background For over 185 years, P&G brands have been trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms around the world. P&G operates in approximately 70 countries worldwide, and its products...

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BASF streng�thens pro�duc�tion of acid chlo�rides and chloro�form�ates with fully mo�der�nized plant in Ludwigshafen

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:59:40 EDT

- - • New plant strengthens long-term supply reliability for customers worldwide - • Modernization increases production capacity - • Renewable electricity reduces product carbon footprint by an average of 19 percent 1 - - - BASF today officially inaugurated its fully modernized plant for the production of acid chlorides and chloroformates (ACCF) at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site. The new production asset represents a milestone for BASF's Intermediates division, designed to combine inc...

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Symrise signs agreement to divest its Terpene Ingredients business to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:45:37 EDT

- - • Positions AmeriTerpenes LLC for long-term growth under Mutares' ownership - • Advances the ONE Symrise strategy through continued portfolio management - • Secures long-term supply, customer service, and commercial partnership between Symrise and AmeriTerpenes - - - Symrise AG has signed a definitive agreement to sell AmeriTerpenes LLC, its terpene ingredients business, to international private equity investor Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. With this divestment, Symrise sharpens its portfolio...

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Pritt donates 100,000 Euro to UNICEF

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:06:19 EDT

As part of the annual 'We Craft for Children' initiative of its leading consumer adhesives brand Pritt Henkel has again donated 100,000 Euro to UNICEF. Under its guiding principle “for every child”, UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence, so that they can grow up healthy and educated. - - Since its invention in...

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Ocean Conservancy Celebrates Federal Court Upholding Oregon's Producer Responsibility for Plastics Law

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 13:00:03 EDT

A federal judge ruled that Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act – an extended producer responsibility (EPR) law applied to packaging and plastics – is constitutional. EPR laws are designed to reduce plastic pollution and improve recycling by holding plastic producers accountable for the waste they create, incentivizing them to design products to be more recyclable and to use less plastic. In response to this decision, Dr. Anja Brandon, an Oregon resident and Ocean C...

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Commercialization of a New Negative Thermal Expansion Filler that Suppresses Warpage of Semiconductor Packages　—Launch of "M-Filleris™ NTE," a new material that contributes to thermal management of semiconductors—

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:19:21 EDT

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Manabu Chikumoto, hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) has decided to commercialize a new negative thermal expansion filler* developed for semiconductor packaging materials. We will begin selling pilot products by the end of FY2026, proceed with customer evaluations and certifications, and launch sales of mass produced products in the second half of FY2027. - - *Filler that contracts when heated. - - The newly...

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Novagard Introduces Two New Air & Water Barrier Products, Expanding Its Building Envelope Portfolio

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:21:40 EDT

Novagard, a leading manufacturer of high-performance silicone sealants and coatings, has launched its NovaBarrier product line, including the NovaBarrier AWB1000 Air & Water Barrier and NovaBarrier LF1000 Liquid Applied Flashing. - - The new product line is a strategic step in Novagard's continued growth in building envelope solutions, bringing its expertise in advanced material science to applications focused on energy efficiency, durability, and moisture management. Manufactured in the U...

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Sun Chemical to Showcase Innovative Pigment Preparations for Plastics at AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:37:59 EDT

Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations for plastics coloration and performance at the AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo 2026, taking place September 23–24, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. At booth F1114 in Hall 11, the company will highlight a focused portfolio of pigment preparations designed to help plastics converters improve color performance, processing efficiency, dimensional stability and visual impact. - - Featured solutions will include the newest additions to the already...

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Makes Additional Investment in Startup flō Optics

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:55 EDT

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: ICHIMURA Satoshi) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SDC Technologies, Inc. (Irvine, California, USA; President and CEO: Richard Chang; “SDC”) has made a significant follow-on investment in flō Optics Ltd. (Israel; CEO: Jonathan Jaglom; “flō Optics”), a company with proprietary digital lens coating technologies, through the execution of a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity). - - This additional investment further...

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AGC and Neusignal Therapeutics Collaborate on the Development of Alzheimer's Disease Drug Candidate “NTX-083”

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:06:13 EDT

AGC Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Hirai; hereinafter “AGC”) highlights its end-to-end support capabilities as a small-molecule pharmaceutical CDMO as demonstrated by its collaboration with Neusignal Therapeutics, Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; CEO: Itaru Arimoto; hereinafter “NTX”). - - In this collaboration, AGC provided integrated support for the drug substance of “NTX-083,” an Alzheimer's disease drug candidate being developed by NTX, covering process development, GMP *1 ...

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INEOS Inovyn agrees to acquire the UK's only Ethylene dichloride asset from administration.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:14:32 EDT

- - • The transaction also includes the remaining 50% of shares of Runcorn MCP Limited owned by Vynova Runcorn Limited. - - • Strengthens the continuity of strategically critical chlor-alkali operations in the UK, underpinning water treatment, chemicals production and food manufacturing. - - • Stephen Dossett, CEO of INEOS Inovyn, said: “This agreement reflects our confidence in the long-term future of the Runcorn site and its skilled workforce. Chlor-alkali products are essential to mode...

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American Chemical Society names Syngenta's Camilla Corsi the 2026 winner of prestigious International Award for Research in Agrochemicals

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:12:44 EDT

- - • Recognition of R&D leadership in crop protection - • Camilla Corsi honored for contributions to the discovery of fungicides, insecticides and nematicides - • Syngenta delivering industry-leading pipeline and strong new blockbuster products - - - Camilla Corsi, Head of Crop Protection Research & Development at Syngenta, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 American Chemical Society (ACS) International Award for Research in Agrochemicals. The ACS Fall Meeting, starting today, will hold...

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Technomelt AS 4004 reduces transport damage to roof tiles

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:36:28 EDT

With Technomelt AS 4004, Henkel introduces its first hot-melt adhesive solution for securing clay and concrete roof tiles during transport. These are stacked in large quantities and transported on pallets. This can result in micro-scratches and chipping, which permanently impair the protective effect of the surface coating. As some tile manufacturers offer warrantees lasting several decades, this presents a significant liability issue. Ultimately, they bear the costs of replacement deliver...

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MHI-AC&R Develops and Launches “N-Bleath“ Compact Ultra-Low Temperature Brine Chiller Using Nitrogen Refrigerant - -- Electric Turbo from MHIET Allows for Compactness and High Efficiency --

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:30:43 EDT

- Using the natural refrigerant nitrogen helps protect the ozone layer and curb global warming, and being PFAS-free reduces the environmental impact - The compact electric turbo provides both weight reduction and high energy-saving performance, improving the energy-saving performance of N-Bleath - - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Corporation (MHI-AC&R), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has developed N-Bleath,(Note1) a compact brine chiller th...

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dsm-firmenich initiates patent infringement litigation in China regarding production of Sclareol via biotechnology

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:05:53 EDT

dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, has initiated patent infringement litigation before the Xiong'An New District Court of Hebei Province, China, against multiple Chinese entities, including a sclareol producer and a research institute. The legal petition alleges the unauthorized use of dsm-firmenich's patent for the production of sclareol - a valuable intermediate in the production of amber ingredients such as Ambrox® Super. dsm-firmenich requested that the Court o...

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Regulatory disclosure regarding Gulf Coast Ammonia plant

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:39:39 EDT

On July 2, 2026, Yara announced its acquisition of GCA Finance LLC, GCA Operations LLC and its subsidiary Gulf Coast Ammonia LLC (GCA). On August 20, GCA received a copy of a request for arbitration which includes an allegation that the claimant has suffered loss and damages amounting to at least USD 2 billion for alleged wrongful termination of an ammonia offtake agreement. - - GCA strongly disputes that the termination was wrongful, rejects the claims in their entirety and will vigorously...

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Commercialization of Ultra-High-Purity Colloidal Silica for State-of-the-Art Semiconductors —New production facilities to be established at Kyushu Plant (Fukuoka Area)—

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:38:44 EDT

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Manabu Chikumoto; hereinafter “the Company”) hereby announces that it has decided to commercialize ultra-high-purity colloidal silica (hereinafter “the Product”) for use as a raw material for polishing agents in cutting-edge semiconductors. The Company plans to establish new production facilities at its Kyushu Plant (Fukuoka Area) in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and begin commercial operations there in Octo...

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Henkel launches LOCTITE ABLESTIK CDF900 series conductive die attach film

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:59:33 EDT

Henkel Adhesive Technologies announced the launch of Loctite ABLESTIK CDF900, its next-generation conductive die attach film (cDAF) series, at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. Delivering thermal conductivity exceeding 8 W/m-K, the new material is designed to help semiconductor manufacturers overcome rising thermal and stress challenges in AI, 5G and emerging 6G telecommunications, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. - - As AI, HPC, and next-generation communications drive higher chip fre...

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Mark Andy Print Products named North American distributor for Sun Chemical narrow web inks, coatings, and adhesives

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:09:55 EDT

Mark Andy, a leading global provider of printing and label solutions, has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Sun Chemical under which Mark Andy Print Products will serve as the North American distributor for Sun Chemical inks, coatings, adhesives, and color management solutions serving the narrow web tag and label market. - - Under the agreement, Mark Andy Print Products will offer Sun Chemical's portfolio of UV, UV LED, water-based, and specialty narrow web technologies....

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Mitsui Chemicals Completes Acquisition of U.S.-based Ultradent

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:07:17 EDT

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: ICHIMURA Satoshi) previously announced in a June 12, 2026 disclosure titled “Notice Regarding the Planned Execution of Agreements to Acquire Ultradent Products, Inc.” that it would acquire Ultradent Products, Inc. (Head Office: Utah, U.S.), a company engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of dental products such as whitening products and restorative materials primarily in the Americas, and make it a wholly owned subsidiary (th...

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BASF Opens Global Diaper and Superabsorbents Performance Lab in Mumbai to Strengthen Customer-centric Innovation in Hygiene Solutions

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:29:12 EDT

- - • New Global Performance Lab to strengthen technical services for superabsorbent customers globally - • Superabsorbent and diaper performance testing supports customer-focused development of hygiene applications - • Focus on performance, innovation and customer value - - - BASF has officially inaugurated its new Performance Lab for diapers and superabsorbents (SAP) in Mumbai, which will provide technical and application services to superabsorbent customers globally. The new lab of...

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Henkel's Packaging Recyclab in Shanghai now cyclos-HTP accredited for EU paper packaging recyclability testing

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:16:00 EDT

Henkel has opened a new route to certified packaging recyclability testing in Asia-Pacific. The Henkel Packaging Recyclab Shanghai has passed the official audit of the cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI). The accreditation authorizes the site to carry out EU paper packaging recyclability testing and to issue EU recognized external test assessment reports for customers across the region. - - The accreditation further strengthens Henkel's local support for packaging manufacturers, converters, and bran...

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