On September 24, 2025, we were delighted to welcome over 100 attendees from 15 countries to the Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service (CIRS) Global Chemical Regulations Conference. It was a day full of expert insights, lively discussions, and valuable networking, showcasing the global nature of the regulatory challenges and opportunities our industry faces. From start to finish, the energy in...
La Défense – October 1 , 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor, leader in South America. Established in 1964, the company is now in its third generation under the leadership of Peter Anders Hornung. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, it also has offices...
Paris-La Défense, September 8th, 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials for silicone elastomers, including liquid silicone rubber (LSR), heat-cured rubber (HCR), and ready-to-use compounds. This agreement now covers France as well as the following Eastern European countries: Poland, Lithuania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...
15th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference to convene global and regional industry leaders in Abu Dhabi this month The conference will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 September 2025 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical and petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, is...
As J1 Technologies celebrates its jubilee year, Kevin Burgess, Managing Director, explains how the company has provided problem solving expertise, and formulated surfactants for a range of applications, for the past 25 years. J1 Technologies Limited is a speciality chemicals company focused on the development of surfactants and formulated products, through application testing and research. Established by Kevin Burgess and...
Stuart Barker, Commercial Manager EU & UK at Indaver Solvents, explains how Indaver is enabling the chemicals industry to work towards a carbon-positive circular economy. As an international environmental group focusing on sustainable material and energy management, Indaver – and more specifically its business unit Indaver Solvents – offers a range of comprehensive solutions for industrial stream management, recovery and...
Richard Lock, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Holiferm Ltd, explains how the company is playing a pioneering role in developing sustainable methods for the production of biosurfactants. Holiferm Ltd was founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Manchester in the UK. Its mission has always been to develop innovative and sustainable methods for the production of...
Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), explores the impact of ongoing disruptions on the chemical supply chain and explains the value of collaboration in navigating ongoing challenges and changes. The UK chemical supply chain is globally respected and a cornerstone of British industry. Its significance extends far beyond business, playing a crucial role in sustaining essential services...
Mark Gregory, Group Business Development Director at Norkem, explains how the company delivers consistent service to customers across the globe, through its five core promises of Service, Quality, Availability, Experience and Environment. Norkem is a leading international supplier and distributor of high-quality speciality and industrial chemicals. As well as supplying chemicals for a broad spectrum of uses, including the agrochemical,...
Oleon, an Avril company, expands into South America with the acquisition of the Brazilian company A.Azevedo Óleos Belgium, October 1st, 2024 – Oleon, a subsidiary of Avril and a global leader in natural-based oleochemicals, has taken a significant step in its global expansion with the acquisition of the majority of shares, of A.Azevedo Óleos, a prominent Brazilian oleochemical company specialized...
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