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BASF makes offer to acquire Ciba
Cash offer of CHF 50.00 per share provides attractive premium
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Indovinya advances sustainable solutions with agreement for the supply of renewable Oxygen from Air Liquide
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, has entered into an agreement with Air Liquide — a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare — for the supply of renewable oxygen. The agreement represents a strategic advancement in Indovinya’s commitment to sustainability, as it increases the share of renewable raw materials in the production of ethylene oxide, one of its key products.
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DyStar releases FY2025 sustainability report, marking a new milestone towards its 2030 targets
DyStar, a leading specialty chemicals company with more than a century of expertise in product development and innovation, today announced the release of its FY2025 Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey and reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation.
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CHT Group introduces ARRISTAN 7220 for durable soft finishes on coloured and white textiles
The CHT Group has expanded its portfolio of textile finishing solutions with the introduction of ARRISTAN 7220, a non-ionic silicone microemulsion designed to deliver an exceptionally soft handle while maintaining high durability and process reliability.
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The CHT Group GmbH awarded Best Managed Company 2026
The CHT Group GmbH has been honored as Best Managed Company 2026. The seal of approval recognizes excellently managed medium-sized companies and is awarded as part of a program by Deloitte Private, UBS, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI).
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Rieter sees Barmag integration on track as orders and sales rise
The first half of 2026 was shaped by the successful completion of the largest acquisition in Rieter’s history. The Man-Made Fiber Division enables entry into the growth segment of man-made fibers and sustainably strengthens Rieter’s market position in the Asia region. The expanded Group is now the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and man-made fibers. In the first half of the year, initial cost savings in material costs and operating expenses have already been realized. The targeted synergies are expected to amount to at least CHF 20 million by the end of the 2028 financial year. Due to the completion of the acquisition on February 2, 2026, the first half of the year for the Man-Made Fiber Division only amounts to five months.
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Groz-Beckert at Igatex 2026
From October 15 to 18, 2026, Groz-Beckert will present its latest innovations and solutions across the product areas of Knitting, Weaving, Sewing and Spinning at Igatex in Pakistan (Hall 1, Booth A-1-08).
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Better Cotton Initiative multistakeholder event in US unpacks regenerative agriculture potential
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), in collaboration with Texas-based partner, Quarterway Cotton Growers, will expand upon its annual US field event to relay the vast potential of regenerative agriculture through an immersive experience of tours and demonstrations.
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bluesign appoints Hanane Taidi as CEO to lead next phase of global impact
bluesign, which partners with the textile industry to reduce adverse impact across the value chain, appoints Hanane Taidi as Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal moment as the company builds on its leadership amid rapid industry change.
