Water Management


Archroma and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.) forge strategic partnership to advance research and sustainability

Ribbon cutting ceremony. From left to right: Mr Anjani Prasad, VP of South Asia, Archroma; Mr Sunil Chari, Managing Director, Rosary Ltd; Mr Sachin Kore, Director, VJTI. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I.), Mumbai, to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies. This strategic partnership brings together industry expertise and academic excellence to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Archroma wins 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards for sustainable product and water circularity project

Archroma wins 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards for sustainable product and water circularity project. (Photo: Shutterstock)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won major awards in key categories at the Just Style 2025 Excellence Awards. It took home a coveted Innovation Excellence award for its bio-based PHOBOTEX® NTR-50 durable water repellent (DWR) and an Environmental Excellence award for advancing water circularity at its Mahachai plant in Thailand.

Archroma and Gradiant partner to advance water circularity with innovative ZLD technology in Thailand

Archroma and Gradiant partner to advance water circularity with innovative ZLD technology in Thailand. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully implemented a state-of-the-art Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology at its Mahachai plant in Thailand. The ZLD solution was designed and built by Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment. This milestone project marks a major leap forward in water circularity, enabling the recovery of 90-95% of wastewater for reuse and the extraction of valuable minerals for industrial applications.

Westfalia Fruit's Chilean alliance wins UN sustainable development award

Westfalia Fruit Group’s Chilean operation, as part of the Pro Tiltil Alliance, received an award under SDG 17. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR047)Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has been honored with a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) award for its work with the Pro Tiltil Alliance in Chile. The recognition, under SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, celebrates the alliance’s efforts in fostering sustainable development through collaborative corporate action.

Syensqo expands polymer production capacity for life-saving and life-supporting applications

Syensqo expands polymer production capacity for life-saving and life-supporting applications. 
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Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, has significantly increased its U.S. production capacity for advanced polymers used in critical health, water, and energy applications. By expanding production of its Udel® polysulfones (PSU) sulfone polymers at its Marietta, Ohio facility by more than 25%, Syensqo is ready to meet growing demand for innovative materials in critical life science markets.

Westfalia Fruit appoints Chris Bush as Group CEO

Westfalia FruitThe Board of Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) and Westfalia Fruit Group (Westfalia) announced today the appointment of Chris Bush to the post of Group CEO, effective 28 October, 2024. Mr Bush will take over from Acting Group CEO Rian du Toit who returns to his role as Group CFO.

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