The pioneer 25 Apr 2022

Susanne Gans is the laboratory manager at Speick, where she is in charge of developing new products. The natural cosmetics manufacturer is one of Nordmann’s long time customers.

Sustainable together 25 Apr 2022

Taking steps towards a greener world: what sustainability means to Nordmann employees Flávia Barata and Jasmina Westphal.

A matter of perspective 25 Apr 2022

Sustainability is a complex term. What does it mean in the field of coatings and inks? Peter Kuchenbrod, Business Manager of the Coatings & Inks division at Nordmann, explains.

Trade rather than foreign aid 25 Apr 2022

The Kolo Nafaso project for purchasing shea kernels is helping Nordmann partner AAK create trust in many directions: with local women’s groups in West Africa, with the company’s customers and with consumers.

Hot black coffee 25 Apr 2022

For some, coffee is a pick-me-up and a lifestyle drink. For Alejandro Franco of the Danish scale-up Kaffe Bueno, it’s the start of a new recycling phase. Together with two former university buddies, he uses the leftovers from brewed coffee to make new cosmetic and food products.

The world champions of sustainability 25 Apr 2022

When it comes to managing resources or reducing emissions and waste, no one beats the Swedes. Early on, the Scandinavian country started to educate its citizens on environmental and sustainability issues. The reward today? Better quality of life than ever before.

Braving the gaps: sustainability in motion 25 Apr 2022

As a family-owned company of long-standing tradition, Nordmann has always been aware of its social, environmental and economic responsibilities. We spoke to Dr. Christian Gradert about the company’s approach to sustainable business, the opportunities and challenges presented by sustainability issues and what Nordmann is doing to prepare for the requirements of the new Supply Chain Act.

Fine finishes that stay 25 Apr 2022

If you want to protect surfaces, you coat them – but not all coatings are the same. Natural finishes made from renewable raw materials, like those used in the early days of the paint and coatings industry, are also becoming increasingly important.

Green network of the future 25 Apr 2022

The EU Commission’s Green Deal initiative poses some major challenges for the paints and coatings industry. Those in the sector are joining forces to build a sustainable circular economy. This is how the go2green network is shaping the future.

Verifiably sustainable: ISCC Plus certification 25 Apr 2022

Legal mandates requiring companies to operate sustainably and create traceability along their supply chains are multiplying. In ddition to pursuing their own individual initiatives to satisfy these requirements, companies are also turning to accredited authorities to verify compliance. TotalEnergies and Nordmann, for example, have both completed the ISCC Plus certification process for renewable feedstocks. In the roundtable discussion that follows, three experts exchange their views on sustainability, certification and Germany’s new Supply Chain Act.

More than a trend 25 Apr 2022

Natural cosmetics are rapidly gaining ground in the cosmetics market. With rising sales figures, they are replacing more and more conventional products.

On course for climate neutrality 25 Apr 2022

Reducing emissions, protecting human rights, securing economic success: sustainability is a moving and multidimensional target that demands a lot from chemical companies. But while anxiety and pessimism often dominate media reports, the industry has been addressing the issues for a long time now and is on course for climate neutrality as a result of innovation, initiatives and adapted corporate strategies. Nordmann News spoke with five industry experts about what steps are being taken to promote sustainability and how the industry can get even closer to climate neutrality in the future.

Nordmann to present its extensive product range at the 2022 VitafoodsTM Europe 20 Apr 2022

From May 10-12, the multinational chemical distributor Nordmann will be co-exhibiting together with its long-standing partner Ingredion and UK subsidiary Nordmann Nutrition at the VitafoodsTM Europe in Geneva – a major international expo for the dietary supplements industry.

New in the world of lactobacilli: postbiotics and parabiotics 19 Apr 2022

Nordmann will be presenting a variety of formulations from Cell Biotech that combine postbiotic and parabiotic effects with the benefits of live lactobacilli at the 2022 Vitafoods Europe in Geneva.

Refreshing sleep without anxiety 13 Apr 2022

At the next 2022 Vitafoods Europe, long-standing Nordmann partner Monteloeder will be presenting a new natural ingredient for improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety: relaxplx.