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8-9 | Nairobi, Kenya November 2024  : Contact@ifeat.org EXPANSION
13th Africa Cementrade Summit 5-7 | Bangkok, Thailand : Conference.ifeat.org
Centre for Management Technology In-cosmetics Asia BASF raises sodium methylate capacity at Brazilian site
Pte. Ltd. Reed Exhibitions Limited 12-13 | Coventry, UK
: Grace Oh : Pallavi Oak SCS Formulate BASF’s Monomers division has
 : +65 6346 9147  : +91-22 6771 6607 Society of Cosmetic Scientists increased the nameplate capacity of
 : Grace@cmtsp.com.sg : +91-99873 85741  : +44-(0)-1582 726661 its sodium methylate plant in Guara-
: Cmtevents.com/aboutevent. : In-cosmetics.com/asia/en-gb.html  : Gem.bektas@scs.org.uk tinguetá, Brazil to 90-ktpa.
aspx?ev=241022& : Scsformulate.co.uk/
10-14 | Bangkok, Thailand Sodium methylate is an effi cient
15-17 | Berlin, Germany IFEAT 2024 Bangkok Conference 13-15 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia catalyst that provides a more sustaina-
7th EU Starch Value Chain The International Federation of TZMI Congress 2024 ble solution for the production and use
Centre for Management Technology Essential Oils and Aroma Trades TZ Minerals International Pty. Ltd. of biodiesel, meeting the requirements
Pte. Ltd. Ltd. (IFEAT) : Tracey McBain of engine manufacturers for high-qua-
: Hafizah Adam  : +44-(0)-1707 245826  : Congress@tzmi.com lity fuels and lower emissions. Sodium
 : +65 6817 5744 methylate supports higher yields and Mr. Alejandro Ludovico Bossio The Guaratinguetá Chemical Com-
 : Hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg low preparation cost for biodiesel. “This Grassi, Director, BASF Monomers plex opened in 1959. Besides the
: Cmtevents.com/aboutevent. capacity increase is another step of our division South America, added, “With sodium methylate plant, the site is home
aspx?ev=241018& business expansion for sodium methy- sustainability in the minds of more for 12 other production plants, ranging
INDIA late in the South American region and and more organisations within South over more than 1,500 solutions and
16-17 | Bangkok, Thailand underlines our commitment to our custo- America, we see the market for biodiesel products, such as crop protection, raw
2nd Sustainable Feedstocks for the mers and the South American biodiesel quickly expanding. With this expan- materials for adhesives, resins, paints,
Future of Chemicals & Plastics Asia market,” said the Monomers division sion, we ensure the continuous supply detergents, cosmetics, solutions for the
Centre for Management Technology President, Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva. of sodium methylate.” automotive market, among others.
Pte. Ltd. EXPLORING MATERIAL INNOVATION
: Grace Oh
 : +65 6346 9147 Syensqo and Chinese EV fi rm set up joint automotive
 : Grace@cmtsp.com.sg
: Cmtevents.com/aboutevent. applications lab in Shanghai
aspx?ev=241023& R R
Syensqo, the spin-off from Solvay
17-18 | Bangkok, Thailand providing performance materials and
16th Bioplastics Market chemical solutions, has announced
Centre for Management Technology the inauguration of a joint laboratory
Pte. Ltd. with NIO Inc, a Chinese premium
: Grace Oh smart electric vehicle (EV) company.
 : +65 6346 9147 This occasion was marked by an open-
 : Grace@cmtsp.com.sg ing ceremony at the new NIO House
: Cmtevents.com/aboutevent. in Shanghai, in presence of Dr. Ilham
aspx?ev=241024& Kadri, CEO at Syensqo, and Mr. Bi Lu,
Assistant Vice President at NIO.
21-23 | Prague Czech Republic APRIL 2025 speciality polymer solutions for the auto- and electric control systems. This new
Functional Fiber-Based Materials & 29 30 The collaboration seeks to leverage motive and electronics markets. This joint laboratory will foster closer coope-
Packaging 2024 HALL 2, 3 & 6 | BEC | MUMBAI strengths of both entities to spearhead joint endeavour is poised to propel the ration and innovation, while improv-
Centre for Management Technology the development of novel materials and integration of cutting-edge materials ing quality and cost effi ciencies, and
Pte. Ltd. the exploration of innovative product into sustainable automotive applica- enhancing our product developing and
: Grace Oh applications. NIO will contribute its tions, the companies said. testing capabilities. Together we will
 : +65 6346 9147 innovations in autonomous driving, be best positioned to develop advanced
 : Grace@cmtsp.com.sg digital technologies, and advanced “The cooperation between Syensqo solutions for sustainable and smart
: Cmtevents.com/aboutevent. electric powertrains and batteries while and NIO started in 2021, initially focus- mobility,” said Dr. Chen Pu, Chief
aspx?ev=241017& Syensqo will bring its knowledge in ing on product development for motor Offi cer of Asia at Syensqo.

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