# News Canonical URL: https://chemexworld.com/en/categories/news ## Latest Articles - [2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/2026-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-awarded-to-henri-b-kagan-and-kenso-soai.md): The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly to French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese chemist Kenso Soai for their discoveries concerning non-linear effects and asymmet... - [Eti Bakır Publishes Climate and Nature Assessment Report](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/eti-bakir-publishes-climate-and-nature-assessment-report.md): Eti Bakır, an operating company of Cengiz Holding and supplier of approximately 25% of Turkey’s refined copper, has released its inaugural "Climate and Nature-Related Risks and Opportunities Assessment Report," marking a... - [FUCHS and Mercedes-Benz Extend Long-Standing Strategic Partnership](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/fuchs-and-mercedes-benz-extend-long-standing-strategic-partnership.md): Global lubricant manufacturer FUCHS Group and Mercedes-Benz Global Services & Parts have formally extended their strategic partnership. Under the renewed framework, both companies will continue delivering co-engineered l... - [Tadelle Launches "Touch, Life." Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/tadelle-launches-touch-life-campaign-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month.md): Tadelle, a consumer brand of OYAK portfolio company Sagra, has introduced its "Touch, Life." initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. For the first time across its 46-year history, Tadelle has replaced it... - [Şişecam Outlines Industry Vision at the World Soda Ash Conference 2026](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sisecam-outlines-industry-vision-at-the-world-soda-ash-conference-2026.md): Global glass and chemicals manufacturer Şişecam participated as a strategic sponsor at the World Soda Ash 2026 Conference, held in Valencia, Spain, from September 29 to October 1, 2026. Delivering a keynote titled "Why I... - [Yorglass Reinforces "One-Stop Partner" Model in Home Appliances](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/yorglass-reinforces-one-stop-partner-model-in-home-appliances.md): Exporting 52% of its total output, Yorglass delivers end-to-end glass engineering across cooking, refrigeration, and laundry platforms to serve global appliance OEMs from a single source. - [The Story That Began with a Ribbon Continues Through Art and Solidarity](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/the-story-that-began-with-a-ribbon-continues-through-art-and-solidarity.md): In observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) Turkey has joined forces with Istanbul Modern to present the "Inspired by Art: Embracing Care" program from October 6–11, 2026. Preceded b... - [DORÇE Chairwoman Highlights Female Leadership in Construction](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/dorce-chairwoman-highlights-female-leadership-in-construction.md): Speaking at the "Women Who Build Summit 2026" organized by the Foundation for the Support of Women's Work (KEDV), DORÇE Chairwoman Süheyla Çebi Karahan underscored the role of female leadership in industrial transformati... - [Petkim Launches $70M FEED for Petrochemical Master Plan](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/petkim-launches-70m-feed-for-petrochemical-master-plan.md): SOCAR Turkey subsidiary Petkim has officially launched Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for its long-term petrochemical Master Plan. Supported by a $70 million budget commitment running through year-end 2027, the comp... - [BASF Explores Potential Takeover of Evonik](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/basf-explores-potential-takeover-of-evonik.md): BASF SE has approached specialty chemicals producer Evonik Industries AG and its primary shareholder, RAG-Stiftung, regarding a potential voluntary public takeover offer. Evonik confirmed receiving a non-binding approach... - [ASAŞ Showcases Advanced Extrusions at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/asas-showcases-advanced-extrusions-at-iaa-transportation-2026.md): Industrial manufacturer ASAŞ showcased its advanced aluminum engineering solutions for commercial vehicles and e-mobility at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, held in Hannover, Germany, from September 15–20, 2026. The company hig... - [SINTEK B.V. Secures Authorized CBAM Declarant Status for EU Imports](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sintek-bv-secures-authorized-cbam-declarant-status-for-eu-imports.md): SINTEK B.V., the Netherlands-based subsidiary of Sintek Group, has been granted "Authorized CBAM Declarant" status by the Dutch Emissions Authority (NEa). The accreditation authorizes the company to directly import Carbo... - [Otokar Begins Serial Production of Mercedes-Benz Conecto](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/otokar-begins-serial-production-of-mercedes-benz-conecto.md): Under an industrial supply agreement with Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz Türk, Otokar has commenced serial production of the low-floor Mercedes-Benz Conecto bus in Sakarya to meet sustained European transit demand. - [Borusan Ranks First Among Conglomerates in Youth Awards 2026](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/borusan-ranks-first-among-conglomerates-in-youth-awards-2026.md): Borusan Holding secured two honors at Youth Awards 2026, determined directly by over 200,000 university students across Turkey. The group won the Gold Award as the "Most Desired Conglomerate to Work For" and received the... - [Eti Bakır Invests $2.2 Billion Across 3 New Production Facilities](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/eti-bakir-invests-22-billion-across-3-new-production-facilities.md): Cengiz Holding subsidiary Eti Bakır has committed $2.2 billion in capital expenditure across three production sites in Elazığ, Çanakkale, and Sinop Boyabat. Supplying 25% of Turkey’s refined copper demand, the integrated... - [Youth Awards® 2026 Winners Unveiled](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/youth-awards-2026-winners-unveiled.md): Organized for the sixth consecutive year by youth career platform Youthall, the Youth Awards® 2026 results were determined by 201,740 votes cast across 227 universities and 173 academic departments. ASELSAN, Mercedes-Ben... - [Industrial Leaders Declare Full Support for ICI Presidential Candidate Ender Yılmaz](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/industrial-leaders-declare-full-support-for-ici-presidential-candidate-ender-yilmaz.md): Ender Yılmaz, candidate for the Presidency of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI/İSO), convened with over 60 prominent industrialists to outline his strategic agenda for the upcoming term. Incumbent Chairman Erdal Bah... - [Tüpraş Concludes Basic Refining Internship Program Across 4 Provinces](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/tupras-concludes-basic-refining-internship-program-across-4-provinces.md): Tüpraş has graduated the latest cohort of its Basic Refining Internship Program, executed in partnership with Kırıkkale, Ege, Batman, and Kocaeli Universities across the four provinces hosting its refineries. Designed fo... - [Turkish Chemical Exports Reach $22.8B in First 8 Months of 2026](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/turkish-chemical-exports-reach-228b-in-first-8-months-of-2026.md): The Turkish chemical industry expanded its exports by 4.6% year-on-year to $22.8 billion in the first eight months of 2026, preserving its full-year target of $35 billion. Following an all-time record first-half performa... - [SOCAR Turkey and ITU Graduate First Sustainability Cohort](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/socar-turkey-and-itu-graduate-first-sustainability-cohort.md): SOCAR Turkey and ITU completed the first term of their 9-module Sustainability Certificate Program for mid- and senior-level professionals, alongside launching the industry reference book "Port Revenue Accounts." - [Bingo, Molfix, and Molped Win 4 Awards at Effie Turkey](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/bingo-molfix-and-molped-win-4-awards-at-effie-turkey.md): Hayat Kimya's leading FMCG brands Bingo, Molfix, and Molped secured a total of 4 accolades—1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze—at Effie Turkey, recognizing commercial effectiveness and impactful communication strategies. - [Kütahya Porselen Gathers with Business Partners at the 'New Horizons Summit'](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/kutahya-porselen-gathers-with-business-partners-at-the-new-horizons-summit.md): One of the world's largest porcelain manufacturers, Kütahya Porselen, hosted more than 400 domestic and international business partners at the 'New Horizons Summit' held at NG Enjoy Hotel on September 3–6, 2026. The summ... - [Kimpur Publishes 2025 Integrated Report on Sustainable Progress](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/kimpur-publishes-2025-integrated-report-on-sustainable-progress.md): In its 2025 Integrated Report, Kimpur reported a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity, lifted female Board representation to 40%, and achieved an EcoVadis Gold Medal while advancing circular manufacturing in... - [Ford Otosan Pioneers Supported Employment in Heavy Industry](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/ford-otosan-pioneers-supported-employment-in-heavy-industry.md): In partnership with the Tohum Autism Foundation and İŞKUR, Ford Otosan deployed its Supported Employment Program in its Eskişehir truck plant, enabling neurodivergent employees to master six or more assembly processes in... - [Eti Alüminyum Invests $30 Million to Manufacture Aluminum-Lithium for Aerospace and Defense](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/eti-aluminyum-invests-30-million-to-manufacture-aluminum-lithium-for-aerospace-and-defense.md): Eti Alüminyum, Turkey’s sole integrated and primary aluminum producer, is investing $30 million in a new casting line to manufacture aluminum-lithium alloy, currently produced in only four countries globally: the US, Rus... - [Retired Wind Turbine Blades Repurposed for Road Infrastructure](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/retired-wind-turbine-blades-repurposed-for-road-infrastructure.md): Structural engineers at the University of Houston have demonstrated that decommissioned wind turbine blades can bypass traditional energy-intensive recycling or landfilling to serve directly as primary load-bearing infra... - [ETİ Concludes First Harvest of Climate-Resilient Kanatlı Wheat](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/eti-concludes-first-harvest-of-climate-resilient-kanatli-wheat.md): Developed through a multi-stakeholder partnership between the Eskişehir Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute, ETİ, TÜBİTAK, and TAGEM, the first certified seed harvest of the climate-resilient "Kanatlı Wheat... - [Kale Care Chemicals Scales Annual Capacity to 100,000 Tonnes](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/kale-care-chemicals-scales-annual-capacity-to-100000-tonnes.md): Operating in surfactants and specialty chemicals, Kale Care Chemicals is commissioning its second manufacturing plant in Tuzla in September 2026. Generating approximately 62% of its revenues from exports across more than... - [NG Kütahya Seramik Opens €150 Million Advanced Production Facility](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/ng-kutahya-seramik-opens-eur150-million-advanced-production-facility.md): Constructed in a record 14 months with an investment of €150 million (TL 8 billion), NG Kütahya Seramik’s advanced manufacturing facility, the '30 August Factory', was officially inaugurated in Kütahya. Boasting an annua... - [Bonna’s Green Transformation R&D Project Secures TÜBİTAK Support](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/bonnas-green-transformation-rd-project-secures-tubitak-support.md): Developed by Bonna's Sustainability Committee, the project titled “Next-Generation Tableware Manufacturing Technology Sintered at Low Temperatures with High Waste Content” has qualified for grant support under the TÜBİTA...