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When deciding on the disclosure or publication of leniency information in public versions of Commission decisions, the hearing officer is obliged to examine any ground based on rules of EU law raised by the company concerned in order to justify the confidentiality of the contested information. Public versions of Commission decisions may not contain quotes from corporate statements of leniency applicants; however, they may contain quotes from other documents submitted in support of a leniency application subject to compliance with professional secrecy and the protection owed to business secrets and other confidential information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract The effect of alumina and silica nanoparticles on mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of UV-waterborne nanocomposite coatings was investigated. The addition of nanoalumina and nanosilica was shown to decrease [...]

The article offers news briefs related to the powder metallurgy industry. A Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling has been established by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Colorado School of Mines (CSM). H. C. Starck GmbH has announced that it is selling its Amperkat business to Evonik Degussa GmbH. Atomising Systems Ltd has declared a change in managerial responsibilities.

Internal corporate venturing enables radical innovation within established firms in mature markets. Without effectively designed and managed internal corporate ventures, the organizational constraints of established firms will strongly favour incremental innovation over radical innovation. This paper investigates the evolution of a successful internal corporate venture within a large, incumbent chemical firm, now known as Evonik Degussa, to reveal the challenges, organizational design, and management strategies of their commercialization of radical nanomaterials technology. The commercialization of nanomaterials technology is of great interest to incumbent materials and chemical firms and to independent ventures, but the radical, generic, and capital intensive nature of nanomaterials technology requires organizational and managerial innovation. This case study demonstrates a model to enable growth through radical innovation in nanomaterials, while taking advantage of an incumbent firm's capabilities and complementary assets. Organizational strategies include incubation from a risk-adverse culture, relatively long timelines for evaluation, and a high-level steering committee. Managerial strategies focus on product development, risk reduction, and active risk management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

US Patent 8,829,107 (September 9, 2014), 'Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymer Composition with Good Absorption and Retention Properties,' Franck Furno, Harald Schmidt, and Nicolaas De Bruin (Evonik Degussa GmbH, Essen, Germany). Superabsorbent [...]

For the first nine months of 2007, Essen-based Evonik (formerly Degussa) reported a 2% rise in sales to €10.769 billion. Adjusted for acquisitions and divestments, sales were 6% higher. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose 21% in the first nine months to €1.074 billion from €888 million for the same period in 2006, while group net income increased 3% to €951 million. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Evonik''s Goldschmidt Industrial Specialties business has developed a new antiscratch additive for polypropylene talc compounds, Tegomer® AntiScratch 100. The product is based on organic modified siloxanes and has been developed in particular to impart scratch resistance during automotive manufacturing. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article offers brief information on the Vestamid Terra DS and HS bio-based polyamide polymers from Evonik Degussa GmbH.

The article reports on the new warehousing distributor network established by the Parsippany, New Jersey-based Evonik Degussa Corp. that aims to further support customers of its liquid colorants products marketed throughout North America. Two of the company's liquid colorant products are Colortrend and Chroma-Chem. Meanwhile, it also mentions the names of distributors as well as their designated areas, which will all benefit from the new warehousing network.

The article presents news briefs related to the chemical industry worldwide. Hungarian pharmaceutical company Richter Gedeon is constructing a $103.7 million biotechnology facility in Debrecen, with a scheduled date of operation in 2014. Danish diabetes specialist Novo Nordisk will open a research center in Seattle, Washington. Evonik has decided to close its cyanoacetic acid and ester production facility in Mobile, Alabama.

The article reports on the high price of raw materials made by Dow Europe. According to the author, the changes will affect sales in Europe, India, Middle East and Africa. The author added that rapidly change in market conditions is the reason for the new pricing systems by chemical companies. Spokeman of Dow Europe says that pricing regime needs to adapt changing market climate. Moreover, other chemical companies like Evonik and Rohm and Haas are also dealing with difficult market conditions.

The article evaluates the Tego (registered) Foamex 883 polyether siloxane copolymer from Evonik.

The article reports on the business plan of Evonik Degussa GmbH regarding its Household Care Business Line. It states that the management of the company plans to increase the prices for all products marketed in Europe in the range of ten percent on July 1, 2008. Increased cost for major raw materials used in the production of the cleaning and softening products such as quarternaires, performance additives and specialty surfactants are the factors in which the company has decided to change its pricing scheme.

Essen-based speciality chemical group Evonik is extending its range of Aerosil® fumed silicas with the addition of two new grades: Aerosil 200 SP and Aerosil 300 SP. Existing Aerosil products serve as reinforcing fillers in silicone rubber applications, improving mechanical properties such as tensile strength and tear resistance as well as ensuring that the rubber has good transparency. To further expand the range of speciality applications, the new SP grades offer even greater transparency in the end products compared to existing grades, Evonik says. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article reports on expectations by specialty chemicals producer Evonik that energy efficiency will be one of the global trends that will contribute to the future success of the company, according to board member Klaus Engel. Global efforts to improve energy efficiency are said to be creating new opportunities for future innovations as well as favorable market conditions for the company's established products in areas such as solar silicon and green tires. Evonik is planning to establish a new systems center for energy effectiveness and abatement.

This section offers news briefs related to the chemical industry. The acquisition of Biovision by Genzyme has been completed. WorleyParson Engineering Group has been chosen by Evonik to handle engineering, procurement and construction management for its integrated methacrylate production facility to be built at the Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park in China. DuPont has formed an alliance with Canada-based Morph Technologies and Integran Technologies and with U.S.-based Powermetal Technologies.

The article provides information on a chemical treatment for paper called Aerodisp, developed by Evonik, which produces a much glossier, higher resolution effect than ordinary print paper.

The article provides information on a silica suspension called Indispron D110 developed by scientists at Evonik to eliminate the red mite parasite and help improve the productivity of egg-laying hens.

The article reports on the creation of highly reactive formulations for use in powder coatings that no longer need to be refrigerated before use, according to Emmanouil Spyrou from Evonik's business unit for coatings and colorants. Particles of highly reactive formulations commonly need to be stored at low temperatures to prevent them from coagulating. The new formulations, which apply a sophisticated catalyst system with customized resins to slow down the rate of coagulation and other unwanted reactions, can help produce more environment-friendly coatings.