In the section we provide some of the latest feature articles from our hard copy directory and submissions from within the global speciality chemicals marketplace.
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The Norkem team is travelling to one of the culinary capitals of Europe this spring to exhibit at the world’s premier nutraceutical trade show. Our first appearance at Vitafoods Europe coincides with the event’s first visit to Barcelona, where 20,000+ delegates from across the global food and nutrition industries will congregate at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via exhibition centre from May 20 – 22....
The LEHVOSS Group is pleased to announce the expansion of our long-standing partnership with Dorf Ketal Chemicals. From now on, customers in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg will be able to purchase high-quality Dorf Ketal Chemicals products directly from the LEHVOSS Group, expanding our existing partnership beyond Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In over 15 years of successful co-operation, the...
From 4–5 June, the international fine and speciality chemicals industry will gather at Koelnmesse, Germany, for the 38th edition of Chemspec Europe – the sector’s leading sourcing hub for chemical innovation in pharma and industry. Set in vibrant Cologne, near some of Europe’s largest chemical parks and pharma sites, the event provides a perfect gateway to connect with international professionals...
At Nu-Insight, we’re reimagining what excellence looks like in specialist sales across the chemical and supply chain industries. Co-led by Marthinus (Tienie) Loubser and Alison Taylor, our mission is to help businesses thrive by aligning commercial capability with deep industry understanding and ethical, sustainable growth. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team doesn’t just train sales professionals—we partner...
Leading sustainable biosurfactant manufacturer Holiferm appoints Charles Dimmler as CEO to spearhead global expansion and commercial development. Founder and former CEO Ben Dolman transitions to Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), focusing on technology advancement. Founded in 2018, Holiferm utilises patented fermentation technology to produce eco-friendly biosurfactants for household and personal care products. Following a successful Series B funding round in 2023,...
TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of Tecoil, a Finnish company specialised in the production of Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBOs), which has the most efficient used oil regeneration process on the market today. Tecoil currently operates a production facility of 50,000 tons of RRBOs per year in Hamina, in eastern Finland. Tecoil has developed its own circular economy network for collecting used...
Consumer demand for natural, plant- based alternatives to synthetic mosquito repellents like DEET has been building for some years. This is driven in part by increased consumer awareness of certain negative issues related to the use of DEET and the wider preference for effective, safe to use personal care products that are based on raw materials from renewable and sustainable resources. ...
Holiferm, a leader in sustainable biosurfactants, has launched GranuSurf, an innovative granulated surfactant on a mineral carrier, at The Cleaning Show in London. Expanding its portfolio of mild, eco-friendly surfactants, GranuSurf offers a powerful yet sustainable alternative for formulators seeking effective, nature-based surfactants in homecare and I&I. Produced through a low-carbon fermentation process using naturally occurring yeast, GranuSurf delivers high-performance...
Paris, La Défense, April 08th, 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in specialty chemical distribution, is proud to announce the launch of The Digital Lab, a new digital hub designed to inspire and support Formulators and R&D professionals in the Personal Care Industry. Now live on the Safic-Alcan website, The Digital Lab offers customers and partners a fresh, user-friendly experience where...
The Potteries is famed for its ceramic sector and today much of the work is focused on ceramics research. Lucideon is a progressive company based in Stoke on Trent working in materials classification and testing, processing and computational techniques. The company also hosts the AMRICC Centre, a hub for businesses to seek technical support on their product development and commercialisation journeys....