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Recent News from Minafin
Minasolve Welcomes Marielle Le Maire as Managing Director
Louvain-la-Neuve, 23 septembre 2024 – Minasolve, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the cosmetics, is excited to announce the appointment of Marielle Le Maire as Managing Director. With over two decades of experience in Research and Development, business,...
Minafin Group appoints Olivier Ubrich as CEO of Health Chemistry Division
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium – September 5th, 2024 – The Minafin Group, a leading developer and producer of fine chemicals, today announced the appointment of Olivier Ubrich as CEO of its Health Chemistry division. This division encompasses the company's "Minakem CDMO"...
Minafin has strengthened its Healthcare Chemicals division with the acquisition of Delmar in Montreal, Canada
Minafin has strengthened the industrial and commercial base of its Healthcare Chemicals division with the acquisition of Delmar in Montreal, Canada, in July 2023. This operation enables Minakem to establish itself on North American soil for the first time in its...
Frédéric Gauchet elected President of France Chimie
Paris, 25th April - Today the General Assembly of France Chimie unanimously elected Frédéric Gauchet as President of France Chimie for a three-year term. He succeeds to Luc Benoit-Cattin, whose term reached to its end. Frédéric Gauchet, President of the medium-sized...
Origin Materials and Minafin Group Launch Manufacturing Initiative for Origin’s First Commercial Plant
Green Chemistry Division of Minafin to serve as high-value conversion and manufacturing partner, improving downstream supply chain for novel chemistry WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. & MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT, BELGIUM (April 19, 2023) – Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin” or...
Frédéric Gauchet participe à la Convention SIPAREX 2022 en tant qu’orateur
Frédéric est intervenu lors du focus sur l'activité ETI 'Accélérer les transformations pour perdurer dans la durée' pendant la Convention Siparex qui s'est tenue jeudi 29 septembre à Bruxelles. Pour illustrer sa présentation, Siparex a produit une vidéo qui décrit nos...
Minafin annonce aujourd’hui le lancement du ‘Prix Minafin’
Le groupe Minafin et l’Académie des sciences lancent le « Prix Minafin » Leader dans le développement et la production de chimie fine, Minafin veut stimuler l’innovation en chimie organique verte avec ce prix qui sera remis, pour la première fois, en 2022 Le 28...
EFSA’s positive opinion supports more sustainable and healthier food processing through biobased EcoXtract® Technology
The EFSA Panel of experts reported today that methyloxolane is a safe solvent for use in the food industry. Minafin Group is pleased to announce that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive opinion about the use of methyloxolane in food...
Origin Materials and Minafin Group Form Strategic Partnership to Industrialize Carbon-Negative Chemicals and Materials
The Green Chemistry Division of Minafin and Origin are entering into a strategic partnership to industrialize specialty chemicals based on Origin’s carbon-negative materials. WEST SACRAMENTO, CA USA (February 7, 2022) – Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin” or “Origin...
Minafin appoints Sébastien Poncet managing director of Minakem Generics & New Therapies
Sébastien Poncet is charged with enhancing the portfolio of proprietary processes and seizing opportunities in new therapies Louvain-la-Neuve, January 27, 2022 – The Health Chemistry division of the Minafin Group today welcomes Sébastien Poncet as managing...
Minafin nomme Sébastien Poncet Directeur Général de Minakem Génériques et & Nouvelles Thérapies
L‘arrivée de Sébastien Poncet à la tête du centre de profit Minakem Génériques permettra de valoriser le potentiel de croissance de son portefeuille de procédés originaux et de saisir les opportunités offertes par les nouvelles thérapies. Louvain-la-Neuve, le 27...
EcoXtract®Protéines sélectionné pour une aide financière totale de 4,8 M€ dans le cadre du programme PIA opéré par l’ADEME
Pennakem Europa, INRAE, l’Institut Carnot France Futur Élevage et Avignon Université ont lancé le 17 décembre 2021, le projet EcoXtract®Protéines qui a été sélectionné pour une aide financière totale de 4,8 M€ dans le cadre du programme PIA[1] opéré par l’ADEME.
EcoXtract®Protéines vise à mettre sur le marché de l’alimentation animale, une solution d’extraction 100% biosourcée et sûre pour les huiles, les protéines végétales et les ingrédients naturels. Cette technologie offrira une alternative à la technique d’extraction actuelle qui utilise l’hexane.
MARCHÉ DE LA CHIMIE : L’INNOVATION PERMANENTE COMME LEITMOTIV
Ces dernières années, le marché de la chimie enregistre une croissance forte et régulière. Spécialisé dans le développement de principes actifs pour l'industrie pharmaceutique, Minakem innove en permanence afin de répondre aux nouveaux besoins du marché. Frédéric...
Prix Potier: Solvay, Scanae et EcoXtract, les 3 projets couronnés en 2021
Le Prix Potier encourage les innovations de la chimie en faveur du développement durable. Créé en 2006 par le Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de l’Industrie, et porté aujourd'hui par la Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie et France Chimie, le Prix Pierre...
Minakem soutient les Prix Innovation de France Chimie déscernés ce 2 décembre
Des prix pour encourager les projets d’innovation durable des élèves ingénieurs en chimie. 👩🎓👨🏻🎓 Le Prix Innovation de France Chimie, soutenu par MINAKEM et 9 autres industriels partenaires (Adisseo, Arkema, BASF, Elkem, Exxon, KemOne, Seqens, Solvay, Weylchem),...
Minafin lance Blendamix pour offrir un service de production sur mesure de prémélanges pour applications alimentaires et pharmaceutiques
La nouvelle entité Blendamix, au sein de sa division chimie de la santé du groupe, propose à la fois un approvisionnement en matières premières et des capacités de production de 750 tonnes annuelles de mélanges très homogènes sur-mesure à partir de n’importe quel type...
Minafin’s health chemistry division launches Blendamix, custom powder premix manufacturing service for food and pharma applications
Blendamix offers both raw material sourcing and 750 ton/year manufacturing capacity of very homogenous on-demand blends in any type of powdered ingredient Blendamix will debut at CPhl Worldwide in Milan, Italy, November 9 – 11, 2021, at stand #5D21 Louvain-la-Neuve,...
EcoXtract® wins 2021 Pierre Potier award
EcoXtract® wins 2021 Pierre Potier award for its innovative and sustainable bio-based solution for the extraction of lipids, proteins and natural ingredients which contributes to a safer global food supply Dunkirk, October 20, 2021 – EcoXtract®, a business unit of the...
Minafin reorganizes to meet customer challenges in fine chemicals
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, October 19, 2021 – The Minafin Group, a leading process developer and manufacturer of fine chemicals for the life sciences and high-tech industries, today announces, effective October 1, a reorganization of the group into three main areas of activity: health, green and challenging chemistries, as part of its strategy to meet the evolution of customer needs in fine chemicals and services. Minafin has experienced a steady uptick in its activities in recent years, culminating in a turnover of €243M (approx. $280M) in 2020
Minafin se réorganise pour accroitre sa compétitivité sur le marché de la chimie fine
Le groupe Minafin, leader dans le développement et la production en chimie fine destinée aux sciences de la vie et aux industries de haute technologie, annonce aujourd’hui une réorganisation interne, effective depuis le 1er octobre, en trois divisions principales : chimie santé, chimie verte et chimie d’exception. Cette réorganisation fait partie de la stratégie du groupe pour répondre à l’évolution de la demande des clients en matière de chimie fine et de services associés. Le chiffre d’affaires de Minafin a connu ces dernières années une croissance régulière, passant le cap des 243 millions d’euros en 2020.
Minafin has appointed Sandy Cernick as new President of Pressure Chemical, Inc
Minafin executive committee has appointed Sandy Cernick as President of its affiliate Pressure Chemical, effective September 13, 2021. Louvain-la-Neuve, September 24, 2021– Ms. Cernick comes to Minafin with 25+ years of commercial and business development experience...
Minagro’s co-formulant in-can preservative, Sovinol P740/O, gains Ecocert certification
Ecocert approves Sovinol P740/O for organic crop nutrition products prolonging the shelf-life of agricultural biostimulants, giving suppliers a more robust supply chain
« Nous avons besoin d’un plan directeur européen bien concerté » – MINAFIN
Interview exclusive de Frédéric Gauchet, Président Fondateur du Groupe Minafin
Minafin Group strengthens executive team
Gust Desmedt joins as chief strategy officer (CS0) and Minh Hua is promoted to chief information & operational excellence officer (CIOEO)
Key appointments will drive new corporate strategy, and enhance synergies and operational excellence across the Group’s seven European and US business units
Le groupe Minafin renforce son équipe de direction
Gust Desmedt joins as chief strategy officer (CS0) and Minh Hua is promoted to chief information & operational excellence officer (CIOEO)
Key appointments will drive new corporate strategy, and enhance synergies and operational excellence across the Group’s seven European and US business units
Minasolve launches three antimicrobial solutions developed with bio-based Caprylyl Glycol
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Europe, Minakem is putting its pharmaceutical production lines at the service of healthcare professionals to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Minafin, l’art d’adapter ses procédés
Comment devenir en quelques années l'une des références mondiales de la chimie fine à forte valeur ajoutée... et faire évoluer sa stratégie pour le rester". Accédez à l'article complet sur le site des Echos.fr:...
Has the impact of COVID-19 had positive aspects to it? MINAKEM’s response in a Podcast
Deep dive across the obstacles faced since COVID-19, Managing 100’s of people… in part remotely, staff retention and the importance of positive thinking. Episode 2 of Mantell Associates Network… – The secret behind maintaining 90% productivity despite everything going...
Minafin has appointed Bernhard Müller as new Managing Director of Minascent Technologies
Minafin executive committee has appointed Mr. Bernhard Müller as Managing Director of its affiliate Minascent Technologies, with effect from May 1, 2020. Louvain-la-Neuve, May 14, 2020 - Mr. Müller holds a doctorate in chemistry as well as an MBA. He brings a wealth...
“A word with Thierry van Nieuwenhove”, CEO End Market
Abstract from Chemistry Today – MARCH/APRIL 2020 – VOL. 38(2) – p42-43. The strategic plan of End Market in the last years How can a company (CDMO) like Minakem contribute to better human health? How can the safety of the supply chain be improved? How can quality be...
Minagro unveils first greener in-can preservative for agrochemical formulations
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Europe, Minakem is putting its pharmaceutical production lines at the service of healthcare professionals to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Minakem donates medical masks and starts production of hand sanitizing gel for hospitals in the Hauts de France region and Belgium
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Europe, Minakem is putting its pharmaceutical production lines at the service of healthcare professionals to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Award winning ecoXtract solution
Louvain-la-Neuve – Belgium -29 January 2020, EcoXtract®, a product of MINAFIN received the CSR award-during the Responsible Care award ceremony held by France Chimie on January 9 in Paris, France. With its undeniable sustainable dimension, the revolutionary technology...
Minafin hosted an official visit of CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council on January 14, 2020
The half-day visit on the site of Louvain-la-Neuve, (Belgium) gave the opportunity to illustrate the achievements of our chemical industry in the containment of chemical operations, waste reduction and minimal emissions to the environment. CEFIC officials and...
VIRIDISOL Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Produced from renewable materials, VIRIDISOL are solvents that reduce the carbon footprint for chemical processes as well as formulations. Memphis (TN), January 24, 2020 - VIRIDISOL, produced by PENNAKEM - has earned the Certified Biobased Product label granted by the...
Les Hydrolats, produit tendance, revu et corrigé par MINASOLVE.
Formule Verte, n°41, novembre 2019 LES HYDROLATS, PRODUIT TENDANCE REVU ET CORRIGÉ PAR MINASOLVE. Auteur : Emmanuel Peulens, Managing Director | Green Chemical Users | Minafin Group L’histoire des hydrolats ou eaux florales, est intimement liée à l’histoire de...
Pennakem développe un solvant agrosourcé pour l’extraction
Formule Verte, n°41, novembre 2019
Lancement de la plateforme publique-privée PEPPER, destinée à développer la recherche sur les perturbateurs endocriniens.
Communiqué de presse publié par FRANCE CHIMIE, le 4 décembre 2019 Les associations professionnelles France Chimie, la FEBEA ainsi que la Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie, en partenariat avec le ministère de la transition écologique et solidaire, annoncent la...
ecoXtract Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Produced from renewable materials, our sustainable extraction technology -ecoXtract - is the breakthrough solution using a fully biobased solvent, better for the people, better for the planet Dunkerque (FR), November 29, 2019 - ecoXtract - has earned today the...
How bio-based solvents can deliver a greener food sector? Market News
How bio-based solvents can deliver a greener food sector - by Pennakem NEWS & Updates - Market News A bio-based solution to replace petro-chemical-based solvents could bring environmental and safety benefits to the edible oil extraction industry, as well as...