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3M Glass Bubbles provide a high-performance alternative to conventional fillers in a variety of materials. These hollow glass microspheres are not only offering weight saving opportunities but are also contributing to functional benefits ranging from dimensional stability to solar reflectivity. 3M Glass Bubbles are made of soda-lime borosilicate glass, which is a true glass with inherently greater water and chemical resistance than other hollow glass microspheres made of sodium silicate glass, also known as water glass.

Elkem and Hafslund have entered into a long-term power agreement for the period 2028 to 2035. The annual contract volume is approximately 400 GWh, with delivery in the NO3 price area.
The new contract supports long-term operations at Elkem’s Thamshavn plant and enables investments at the production facility, which is located in Mid-Norway.

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, has recognized 23 companies and national associations for their exceptional contributions to advancing the ambitions of the Antwerp Declaration through the 2024 European Responsible Care Awards. Arkema emerged as the winner in the “Time for Change – Circularity and Climate Neutrality” category with its Optim’O program and received a commendation for reducing the carbon footprint of its bio-based Polyamide 11 materials.

Currently, Evonik manages its chemicals businesses in the growth divisions Specialty Additives, Nutrition & Care, and Smart Materials. Under the new structure, which will take effect on April 1, 2025, the Group will organize its business lines in two new segments: Custom Solutions and Advanced Technologies. This will allow for clearer strategic focus and resource allocation. It will also enable more differentiated management of the businesses according to their respective business models. The segments currently have annual sales of around €6 billion each.

The ENGEL Group subsidiary, TMA AUTOMATION Sp. z o.o., has begun construction of a modern office and production building in the immediate vicinity of Gdansk Airport in Poland. This new location underlines ENGEL’s commitment to growth and innovation in the automation of injection molding processes.

The strategically favourable location offers an excellent access to various educational and training institutions, including technical universities in the region. This supports the long-term recruitment of highly qualified specialists and strengthens the ENGEL Group’s position in the field of highly integrated and automated production solutions.