Press Releases

Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefin producer in North and South America and a global leader in the industrial-scale production of biopolymers, today announced that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of the Blooming Future , a next-generation LR1 tanker for chemicals and product oil, designed to transport essential commodities with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was officially

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announces that Hoogesteger, a producer of fresh juices and smoothies supplying retail and foodservice customers, has signed a capacity reservation agreement for Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate), marketed as releaf®. The agreement builds on the offtake agreement the two companies entered into last year and marks a further step toward the commercial adoption of releaf®. Under the agreement, Hooge

Braskem the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and global leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale announces today that Braskem Trading & Shipping (BT&S) has launched the maiden voyage of Blooming Future, a next-generation LR1 chemical and product oil tanker designed to transport essential raw materials with greater efficiency and a lower carbon footprint. The vessel was formally named at a ceremony in China on May 8. “Blooming Future wi

Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti (Bio-Based Continuous Production for Sustainable Polyurethane Industry), acting as project coordinator of the pioneering EU-funded initiative. The project aims to develop the world's first continuous production process for bio-based aniline. Aniline is a key raw material for the plastics and chemical industry, notably for MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate), a core building block for polyurethanes. Fossil-based aniline production generates ap

Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited (“Sudarshan”), a leading global pigment and color solutions provider, on 9th June inaugurated its second global head office at the Hillsite Office Building in Schwalbach am Taunus, near Frankfurt, Germany — a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey following its acquisition of the Heubach Group in March 2025. The nearly 21,000 sq ft. serves as Sudarshan’s second global head office, alongside its existi

Essen, Germany. Evonik, together with the Egesil Kimya team, has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey by obtaining ISCC Plus certification for its precipitated silica plant in Adapazarı, Turkey - its first certified silica site in the EMEA region. With this certification in place, the site has now begun commercial production of ULTRASIL® eCO, Evonik’s circular silica based on recognized mass balance standards. ULTRASIL® eCO expands Evonik’s gl

BASF introduces Oppanol® N PLUS, a new high-performance binder for the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The product will be presented at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11, 2026, in hall 5, booth A20. With the transition to new battery technologies, particularly solid-state batteries (SSB), material requirements are increasing significantly. This next generation of batteries enables longer driving ranges, faster charging times, an

ARLANXEO and Covestro are strengthening their collaboration to advance more sustainable solutions in synthetic rubber production. By transitioning to the use of ISCC PLUS-certified chlorine from Covestro in its chloroprene rubber (CR) production, ARLANXEO has significantly reduced the product environmental footprint (PEF) of its Baypren® product portfolio. ISCC PLUS-certified chlorine from Covestro is produced by using electricity from renewable sources, supporting a more sustai

Braskem begins an important stage of renewal of  its governance, with the entry of IG4 into management, combining complementary profiles: on the one hand, the experience of IG4 in restructuring and management of complex assets; on the other hand, the more active presence of Petrobras, with its technical experience in the development of the petrochemical industry in the country. "The partnership between the companies reflects the new phase at Braskem to, by overcoming challenges, pre

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it recently hosted a deep dive into its Aerospace business for the analyst community, showcasing how innovation is fueling growth. The session spotlighted the Aerospace business’ nearly 100-year legacy of becoming an industry leader in transparencies, coatings and sealants for commercial aviation, military and general aviation customers worldwide. Key takeaways from the event included: Differentiate

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is participating in the Battery Show Europe at Stuttgart, Germany, featuring in Booth 3-E51 its growing portfolio of specialty thermoplastics that add value to energy storage and power electronics systems. The company is highlighting newly launched LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ OFM compounds, which are well suited for high-power, high-voltage electric drive and power module applications. These compounds, based on polyphenylene sulfide

Shinsung Materials Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Kwang-sik), a Korean specialty cosmetic ingredient manufacturer, is strengthening its presence in the global personal care market through high-performance ingredient development and differentiated technologies. The company is drawing attention for its competitiveness in water-soluble UV protection materials and naturally derived oil thickeners, which can be applied across a wide range of cosmetic formulations. One of Shinsung Materials' key