05-03-2025
SONGWON announces FY2024 financial results
SONGWON Industrial Group today reported its financial results for FY 2024. The Group achieved revenues of 255,148 Million KRW in the 4th quarter of 2024, 3.8% higher than revenues achieved in the final quarter of 2023. (Q4/2023: 245,709 Million KRW). In Q4/2024, the Group achieved a net profit of 16,359 Million KRW, 465.5% higher than the prior-year quarter (Q4/2023: 2,893 Million KRW). SONGWON recorded a gross profit margin of 16.6% in Q4/2024, representing a 5.0%-point increase compared to the gross profit margin in Q4/2023 (11.6%). SONGWON reported strong consolidated sales of 1,070,200 Million KRW in FY2024, a 3.9% rise when compared to FY2023 (1,029,975 Million KRW) and a gross profit margin of 16.5% (FY 2023: 14.6%). SONGWON ended FY/2024 with a net profit of 45,088 Million KRW, 29.4% higher than the previous year (FY2023: 34,847 Million KRW).
04-03-2025
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant to launch Melicica™, an innovative honey-based repair solution for damaged skin
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is excited to announce the global launch of Melicica, a natural skin repair ingredient inspired by the traditional healing properties of honey. Melicica is a natural extract of Jelly Bush honey, also known as Australian Manuka honey, which has long been prized for its unique biochemical composition and healing properties.
04-03-2025
Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site: a milestone in low footprint production
Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1& 2) to report zero over 2024.
26-02-2025
Le re/cycle SpoutedPouch de Mondi remplace les pots de peinture en plastique
Mondi, un leader mondial de fabrication d’emballages durables et de papiers, a collaboré avec Sherwin-Williams, un leader international dans le domaine de la peinture et des revêtements, pour introduire le re/cycle SpoutedPouch, une option de recharge pour sa peinture concentrée vendue au Royaume-Uni. Mettant à profit l’expertise de son usine de Halle/Steinfeld en Allemagne, Mondi propose un bec verseur plus large pour faciliter le remplissage et le versement tout en garantissant que la conception du pochon en mono-matériaux protège son contenu.
25-02-2025
Archroma to introduce assurance program for long-lasting color at PERFORMANCE DAYS alongside diverse end-to-end textile solutions
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is introducing its enhanced High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program at the upcoming PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich. With elevated performance standards, the program meets consumers’ growing demand for longer-lasting garments. Additionally, it will also be showcasing end-to-end solutions that empower brands to satisfy diverse sportswear, sports fashion, athleisure and workwear consumers while delivering both sustainability and performance.
25-02-2025
Une étude scientifique montre que le Palatinose™ de BENEO, utilisé comme boisson du soir, améliore certains aspects du sommeil
Un nouvel essai contrôlé et randomisé, mené par Gaylor et al , démontre que les glucides à libération lente et prolongée du Palatinose™ de BENEO améliorent certains aspects du sommeil lorsqu’ils sont consommés comme boisson au moment du coucher. Contribuant à un meilleur équilibre des niveaux de glucose dans le sang, particulièrement pendant la première partie de la nuit, le Palatinose™ peut favoriser une phase de sommeil profond plus longue, et donc un sommeil réparateur . Cet essai vient ainsi renforcer les preuves que le Palatinose™ offre un éventail de bénéfices qui vont au-delà de la santé métabolique.
19-02-2025
Syensqo exhibits at JEC World 2025
Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, previously part of Solvay Group, will put its sustainability strategy at the core of its presence at JEC World 2025, in line with the company’s commitment to creating solutions that advance humanity while protecting our planet.
18-02-2025
Packaging is the new brand statement according to the sixth annual Mondi Group eCommerce trend report
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, today announced the results of its sixth annual eCommerce trend report “Sustainability and its impact on packaging and online shopping choices”. This comprehensive study examines trends, attitudes and expectations regarding eCommerce and the impact packaging has on the consumer experience.
