SEPAWA Congress — Europe's largest annual event for the detergent, cosmetics, and fragrance industries, held in Berlin, Germany — brings together thousands of professionals from more than 60 countries. At a recent edition of the congress, several major chemical companies unveiled new technologies for detergent manufacturing, reflecting three key trends shaping the industry: formula concentration, next-generation biological enzymes, and renewable-sourced raw materials.SEE MORE
LFP is becoming increasingly common in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, but the cathode material supply chain remains heavily dependent on China, prompting efforts to develop alternative sources.SEE MORE
A project in New South Wales combines solar power, energy storage, water electrolysis and ammonia synthesis to create a low-emission supply chain for fuel and fertilizer directly within an agricultural area.SEE MORE
More than five months after the conflict in Iran disrupted global sulfur and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) supply chains, the market has yet to show clear signs of recovery. In early August, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz — the lifeline shipping route for the world's sulfur trade — escalated again, deepening concerns over a prolonged supply disruption.SEE MORE
From the end of 2026, companies exporting natural rubber and rubber-based products, including tires, to the European Union (EU) will have to prove that their raw materials are not linked to deforestation if they want to maintain access to the market. The new regulation is expected to have a significant impact on the global rubber supply chain, including Vietnam, one of the world's leading producers and exporters of natural rubber.SEE MORE
