chemical industry
BASF has commissioned a new integrated site in China, thereby expanding its production capacity in the world’s largest chemical market. The site in Zhanjiang embodies integrated value creation, a broad product portfolio, and the use of renewable energy. At the same time, BASF is strengthening its local market presence and focusing on long-term growth as well as a stronger orientation toward...
BASF looks back on a challenging financial year 2025. Despite a volatile market environment and negative currency effects, the chemical company pushed ahead with key strategic projects, accelerated its cost-saving programs and further strengthened its balance sheet. While operating income came under pressure, BASF is focusing on efficiency gains, portfolio adjustments and growth in selected...
At Evonik Antwerp, an automated filling system with weighing technology from Systec ensures precise and calibratable dosing of silane into different container sizes. The “IT8000E” weighing indicator, in combination with the “FILL E” software, controls the process gravimetrically and with documentation security. This user report shows in detail how Systec supports filling accuracy, data...
BASF is realigning its Global Digital Services division and strengthening its global digital infrastructure with a digital hub in Hyderabad. The new unit is designed to deliver services faster and more cost-effectively. This move is the company's response to growing pressure to digitize in the chemical industry, while also pursuing a strategy of standardizing and streamlining its digital...
BASF is one of the most research-intensive companies in the chemical industry and invested around two billion euros in research and development in 2024. The focus is on green transformation, sustainable agriculture, and strengthening competitiveness. Digital technologies and AI accelerate development processes and increase efficiency. At the same time, innovative solutions such as Loopamid...
BASF presented the progress of its “Winning Ways” strategy at a Capital Market Update in Antwerp. The chemical company confirmed its financial targets for 2028 and emphasized the importance of portfolio measures, disciplined capital allocation, and integrated value chains. Core businesses in particular are to be strengthened through efficiency improvements and investments. Read the full article to...
Emballator and Henkel Adhesive have been working together for more than three decades to develop safe packaging solutions for demanding industries such as the chemical industry. Metal buckets, cans, and lids used in this industry must meet the highest requirements for leak tightness, durability, and safety. A recent milestone in this partnership is the introduction of phthalate-free sealants. This...
Evonik Oxeno has taken its planning processes to a new level: Together with OMP, the “Unison Planning” platform has been successfully migrated to the cloud. Since 2021, the company has been using scenario-based simulations for data-driven decisions along the value chain. With the modernized version, the Marl and Antwerp sites benefit from more efficient workflows, higher speed, and more decision...
Byk is strengthening its commitment to South America and establishing its own company in São Paulo, Byk do Brasil. This will bring the company closer to its customers and partners in Brazil and neighboring countries. Marketing, sales, and technical service will be managed locally in the future in order to shorten response times and intensify market development. The appointment of Carlos Roberto C...
Evonik has opened a world-scale alcoholate production facility on Jurong Island in Singapore. With a capacity of 100,000 tons, the company is strengthening its global supply chain and responding to growing demand in Asia. The new plant was completed in less than three years and sets new standards in terms of sustainability. It complements the international sites in Germany, the USA, and Argentina...
