Nestlé is pioneering a breakthrough in cocoa production with a patented technique that makes use of up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit. By leveraging not only the beans but also the pulp, placenta, and husk, this method reduces waste, increases yield, and helps farmers gain more value from each harvest. The innovation highlights Nestlé’s commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and...
In the pharmaceutical industry, extreme accuracy is essential – especially in the production of inhalers, dispensers, and pens. At its Neuenburg site, Nemera relies on Mitutoyo measurement technology to guarantee precise drug delivery. From coordinate measuring machines and optical systems to advanced CT solutions, this partnership drives innovation and sets new quality benchmarks in medical...
Sandoz has announced another step in its sustainability strategy, focusing on solar energy from Spain. Together with Elawan Energy, new plants will be built to cover a significant portion of the electricity needs of European sites from renewable sources. The partnership is part of a long-term plan to significantly reduce the company's environmental footprint.
Merck generated revenue of €5.26 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Life Science and Healthcare drove growth, while the acquisition of Springworks strengthened the oncology portfolio. Despite negative currency effects, the company raised its forecast for the full year. “We achieved solid organic sales and earnings growth,” emphasized Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck.
Packaging specialist Gerresheimer is continuing to restructure its portfolio. Following a strategic review, the company has decided to separate its molded glass business from the rest of the group and initiate a sale process. The aim is to establish the newly created “Molded Glass Powerhouse” as an independent unit.
Evonik posted a significant decline in earnings in the second quarter of 2025 amid a challenging economic environment. Adjusted EBITDA was 12 percent below the prior-year figure at €509 million. Sales declined by 11 percent to €3.5 billion across the Group. Evonik attributes the decline to weak demand and economic uncertainty. These factors were compounded by negative exchange-rate effects and the...
The BASF Group has published its final figures for the second quarter of 2025. Sales were 2.1 percent below the previous year's level at €15.8 billion. This was due to negative currency effects and lower prices, particularly in the Chemicals segment. Sales volumes developed positively in the Agricultural Solutions and Surface Technologies segments. “The Agricultural Solutions segment recorded...
Krones recorded positive development in the first half of 2025 despite challenging economic conditions. The company benefited from robust investment spending by its customers, as the markets served by Krones are less affected by economic fluctuations. At €1,294.5 million, order intake in the second quarter of 2025 was slightly below the previous year's figure but remained stable. For the first...
Packaging specialist Coveris is investing an additional one million British pounds in its Linerless Labelling Centre of Excellence in Spalding, UK. This brings the total volume of its ongoing investment programme, launched in late 2022, to GBP 2.5 million. The aim is to enhance technical capabilities in linerless labelling, open up new applications and strengthen its market presence.
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has collaborated with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a leading global semiconductor foundry, to implement Siemens' mPower software for electromigration (EM) and IR drop analysis, enabling chip designers to optimize performance and enhance reliability. The scalability of mPower enables customers such as UMC to carry out more accurate...
