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18 December 2025
Aisti secures €20M EIB loan for sustainable acoustic tiles expansion
EIB loan boosts production of bio-based acoustic tiles, supporting EU green goals and rural development, while enhancing R&D for improved properties and market expansion.
15 December 2025
Neste Adjusts Climate Targets
Neste delays its carbon neutrality goal to 2040, focusing on absolute emission cuts and halting emission compensation, due to financial constraints and investment priorities.
9 December 2025
CABB Group Sells Jayhawk Fine Chemicals to Anupam Rasayan
CABB shifts focus to Pharma and Life Science, selling Jayhawk for $150M. Anupam Rasayan aims to expand in the US and enhance its performance materials business. Transaction closes in January.
4 December 2025
Kemira Oyj Acquires Own Shares on December 4, 2025
Kemira acquired 51,268 shares at an average price of EUR 19.2599, totaling EUR 987,416.55. Post-acquisition, it holds 5,488,863 treasury shares. Transaction managed by Danske Bank.
4 December 2025
UPM and Sappi Plan Graphic Paper Joint Venture
The joint venture aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the graphic paper industry, with expected synergies of €100 million and a combined value of €1,420 million.
4 December 2025
Eni Selects Call4Innovators Projects for HPC6 Access
Ten projects focused on energy transition gain access to HPC6 supercomputer resources for development, supported by Eni and partners.
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19 November 2025
UPM Introduces WISA-LNG Spruce Plywood for LNG Transport
UPM's new spruce plywood, developed with GTT, enhances LNG transport with improved insulation, sustainability, and increased production capacity.
18 November 2025
UPM and GeBE Achieve Milestone in Adhesive Material Performance
OptiCut RL54 enables two million cuts without blade cleaning, reducing maintenance and extending equipment lifespan in GeBE's linerless printers.
13 November 2025
UPM Communication Papers Unveils 2030 Climate Action Plan
The roadmap aims to cut CO2 emissions by over 70% by 2030, focusing on renewable energy, electrification, and supply chain efficiency.
12 November 2025
UPM Pays €85 Million in Finnish Corporate Tax for 2024
UPM's 2024 economic impact in Finland includes €568M in taxes, €419M in salaries, €950M in wood purchases, and €800M in dividends, supporting 6,222 employees and 5,600 suppliers.
11 November 2025
Hycamite's Carbon Capture Tech for Shipping Gains DNV Approval
Hycamite's TCD tech converts LNG to hydrogen onboard ships, capturing carbon as solid, reducing emissions, and enabling clean fuel use without new infrastructure.
10 November 2025
Neste Secures EU Funding for New Co-Processing Technology
Neste's SCOOP project receives EU funding to develop co-processing technology for renewable fuels at Porvoo refinery, pending investment decision.
6 November 2025
Air Products Fiscal 2025 Results Summary
Fiscal 2025 saw adjusted EPS of $12.03, with a $2.9B operating income. Q4 adjusted EPS was $3.39. Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance is $12.85-$13.15, with $4B in capital expenditures expected.
4 November 2025
UPM Energy Activates Ultracapacitor at Kuusankoski Plant
The ultracapacitor enhances grid stability by providing rapid, maintenance-free energy storage, crucial for balancing renewable energy fluctuations.
3 November 2025
Neste Marks Anniversaries: 15 Years in Singapore, 60 Years in Porvoo
Neste's Singapore refinery celebrates 15 years, expanding renewable capacity. Porvoo marks 60 years, pioneering sustainable fuel innovations.
30 October 2025
EIB Provides €90 Million for TVO's Olkiluoto Nuclear Plant Upgrades
The EIB funds upgrades to enhance safety and reliability of Olkiluoto's nuclear units, supporting Finland's energy independence and EU climate goals.
29 October 2025
UPM Q3 2025: Resilient Performance Amid Weak Markets
Sales and EBIT declined. Strategic reviews and partnerships initiated. Plywood and paper production adjustments. Biorefinery progress. Sustainability recognized. Uncertainty persists.
24 October 2025
Kemira Oyj Q3 2025: Profitability Steady Amid Market Challenges
Revenue and EBITDA declined due to market softness. Water Solutions remained strong. Strategic acquisitions and partnerships aim to boost growth. 2025 outlook remains unchanged.
23 October 2025
Kemira Appoints Tuomas Mäkipeska as CFO
Tuomas Mäkipeska, former CFO at YIT Oyj, will join Kemira as CFO by May 2026, succeeding Petri Castrén. He brings expertise in finance, investor relations, IT, and legal.
3 October 2025
UPM Ends Kaukas Paper Production, Completes Employee Consultations
Paper machine 1 in Kaukas will close in Q4, reducing personnel by 220 and production by 300,000 tonnes. Pulp, timber, biofuels, and R&D at Kaukas continue. An after-care team is in place.
29 September 2025
UPM Partners with Versowood to Enhance Wood Sourcing in Finland
UPM secures pulpwood and sawmill by-products from Versowood, selling its Korkeakoski sawmill in return. The deal awaits regulatory approval by 2025.
17 September 2025
UPM Extends Shutdowns at Finnish Pulp Mills
UPM extends Kaukas mill shutdown to October 11, 2025, and plans a two-week shutdown at Pietarsaari in November to adapt to market conditions and high wood costs.
15 September 2025
Coolbrook Breakthrough: Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste Cracked at Large-Scale Pilot
RotoDynamic Reactor technology cracks 100% plastic-waste pyrolysis oil, enhancing sustainable olefin production and supporting circularity in petrochemicals.
9 September 2025
UPM and EvoPak Develop Recyclable Paper Wrapper for Walkers Chocolates
Walkers Chocolates shifts to recyclable paper packaging, maintaining quality and efficiency, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
4 September 2025
IFF Launches DEB Platform in Large-Scale Home Care Applications
DEB platform debuts in laundry detergents, enhancing fabric softness and cleaning with biodegradable ingredients, replacing non-biodegradable ones.
28 August 2025
UPM Specialty Papers Unveils Recyclable Packaging at Fachpack 2025
Explore new fibre-based, recyclable packaging solutions co-created with partners at Fachpack 2025, supporting EU sustainability goals. Visit stand 329 in hall 3A for samples.
30 July 2025
Asahi Kasei Supplies 1MW Alkaline Electrolyzer to Finland Hydrogen Project
The electrolyzer will aid hydrogen production and decarbonization in Central Finland, with full operation by 2026, supporting sustainable mobility and scalable hydrogen demand.
30 July 2025
Asahi Kasei to Supply 1 MW Alkaline Electrolyzer for Finnish Hydrogen Project
The electrolyzer will aid Finland's decarbonization, with full operation by 2026. It supports scalable hydrogen production for sustainable mobility and cold-climate applications.
21 July 2025
EU Approves Bayer's Nubeqa for Advanced Prostate Cancer
EU approves darolutamide with ADT for mHSPC, based on ARANOTE trial. Offers treatment flexibility with or without chemotherapy, enhancing patient care.
12 June 2025
Origin by Ocean and CABB Group to Build Algae Biorefinery in Finland
The biorefinery will process invasive brown algae into sustainable ingredients, addressing environmental issues and offering alternatives to fossil-based chemicals.
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