Lux Research identifies and ranks 12 key technologies that will reshape the world and ranks the top five technologies for the chemicals and materials industry.
March 26, 2021
Trends like sustainability and digitalization are going to dramatically change the chemicals and materials industry over the next 20 years, according to a report from Lux Research.
Many of the adaptations innovated in the past year due to the necessity of COVID-19 have actually made our lives easier and more efficient—and we aren’t looking back.
The seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic entered the consciousness of most people I know (in the U.S., anyway) in March 2020. I specifically remember circling the date on the calendar when it truly sunk in for me: March 13. What a difference a year makes.
Before 2020, I always thought it would be fascinating to live through a truly “historic” time. The massive losses of the past year—both human and economic—have cured me of that naïve perspective. However, the continued upheaval has also shown how resilient, supportive, and innovative we can be in the face of multiple crises.
Adhesives and sealants improve the maintenance of production machinery and equipment around the globe.
January 12, 2021
Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has strengthened its capabilities for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions by investing in Feelit, a startup based in Haifa, Israel.
The collaboration will start with making Brenntag’s portfolio for paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants gradually available for online purchase on CheMondis in the German market.
November 5, 2020
Brenntag and CheMondis, a B2B online marketplace for chemicals in Europe, recently announced an agreement to jointly accelerate digital sales and marketing for the chemical industry.
The European Raw Materials Alliance has been established in recognition of the critical importance of raw materials to the European Union’s security, sustainability, and industrial leadership.
October 15, 2020
The European Commission recently launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with the presence of other European Union (EU) institutions, national ministers, industry, unions, and civil society organizations, as well as key industry stakeholders.
Members of group management and Sika experts explained how trends such as innovation, digitalization, renovation, and sustainability are opening up opportunities for the company to gain market share during the COVID-19 crisis.
October 8, 2020
At the recent Sika Capital Markets Day 2020 held in Zurich, CEO Paul Schuler confirmed the group’s strategic targets.
The five trends that are shaping the post-COVID-19 future include infection prevention, remote commerce, improving resiliency, greater agility, and macroeconomic impacts.
September 14, 2020
The pandemic has drastically changed the landscape for businesses across all industries, forcing immediate changes that will often have long-term consequences.