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Grenova and Peak Robotics merge to form Grenova Robotics

Companies unite under a new brand to deliver a broader portfolio

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Leuna Polyamid: Insolvency Proceedings Initiated

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VEGA acquires Swiss IoT platform provider

"Together, we close the gap between data collection and its use for informed decisions"

cylib appoints Roland Harings as chairman of its Advisory Board

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Vianode and FAAM recycle graphite from production scrap to produce anode material

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Sentiment is improving, but the recovery remains fragile

"Politicians must finally address the obstacles to growth—high costs and crippling bureaucracy."

154 million euros for Reverion: Series B Funding Aims to Increase Production of CO2-Negative Power Plants Tenfold

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Two chemical giants, a potential deal: BASF and Evonik in talks

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Dr. Christoph Gürtler (VAA): Germany's greatest competitive advantage is its skilled workforce

"Germany as a business location is much better than it is often portrayed in public discourse."

Europe’s last Acetyls site halts production

INEOS Idles Europe's last world-scale Acetyls plant as Energy prices hit 12 times US level

BASF evaluates MDI investment in India

“India is among the most attractive growth markets globally, with strong demand expected across a wide range of industries”

Evonik is cutting 3,200 jobs worldwide and sharpens growth strategy

Businesses and German sites with clear roles

Moeve begins building Europe's largest green hydrogen plant in Huelva

The 300 MW first phase 'Onuba' targets 45,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year and has secured €304 million in EU-backed funding

Microplastic substitute from the fermenter: BIOWEG builds Europe’s largest plant for bacterial cellulose

EU microplastics ban drives multi-million investment in North Rhine-Westphalia biotech plant

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