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Biochem, an innovative animal nutrition company specializing in feed additives and dietary supplements, and BASF have entered into a binding agreement on Biochem’s acquisition of BASF's global glycinate business. This strategic acquisition reinforces Biochem's role as a pioneer in high-performance organic trace minerals (OTMs) since 1992 and broadens its global market presence. By acquiring this business, Biochem gains enhanced market access and a well-established network of distribution partners from BASF, guaranteeing a seamless transition for all customers worldwide. Following BASF’s recent announcement to explore strategic options for its feed enzyme business, for BASF, this divestiture represents another step in refining the portfolio toward core ingredients for human and animal nutrition. While the review of strategic options for the feed enzyme business is still underway, the company remains fully committed to supporting customers and advancing the business driving growt...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share We’ve been busy behind the scenes… testing #graphene where it really matters: inside everyday materials. Over the last quarter, our team has been working with customers in construction and elastomers to trial our synthetic graphene powder in two high-impact composites: Concrete By adding tiny % levels of graphene (70grams per tonne of concrete), we’re seeing: - Higher compressive strength - Lower cement demand per m³ - Lower cement = lower CO₂ footprint per project. Tyres & Rubber Graphene isn’t just filler, it modifies how rubber chains slide and recover. Benefits our customers are exploring: - Lower rolling resistance = energy savings - Better wear resistance and tear strength = longer life - Improved wet grip via enhanced viscoelastic behaviour Minor additions of graphene (<0.1–1.0%) can change how materials behave, enabling stronger, lighter, more durable products. If your company is evaluating sustainability initiatives, meeting performance t...

Founded in 1949, ZFJ is a key enterprise directly managed by China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach), a subsidiary of textile manufacturing giant China National Machinery Industry Group. The company exports its products to over 70 countries and regions, supported by a well-established international service network. MAE is a globally recognised manufacturer of carbon fibre production plants, with extensive experience in engineering design. Its expertise covers the entire production chain: from licensed technologies for precursor production (suspension and solution polymerisation, solution preparation, wet and dry-wet spinning, solvent recovery, and waste precursor solution recovery) to the supply of complete carbonisation lines for fibres based on polyacrylonitrile (PAN), cellulose, pitch and other types of precursors. MAE created in 2005 its own operating branch in Shanghai. In 2021, the company based in the Italian northern city of Piacenza announced it would carr...

Every sales team wants more leads. But not everyone has a system. They treat pipeline like it's supposed to magically appear. Send some emails. Post on LinkedIn occasionally. Hope marketing figures it out. The teams that are actually hitting quota have a repeatable process: → They know exactly who they're targeting (not "mid-market SaaS" - actual companies with specific triggers) → They have daily non-negotiables (50 personalized touches, 10 discovery calls booked per week minimum) → They track what converts (not activities - actual reply rates, meeting show rates, opportunity creation) The difference shows up fast. Ask a rep how they're generating pipeline. If they have a real system, they'll walk you through it in 30 seconds. List building. Outreach cadence. What's working. How they're improving it. If they don't, you'll hear "working my accounts" and "staying busy." Pipeline isn't about hoping harder. It's about h...

The world is full of Critics and Talkers. But Doers are the ones who actually win. I used to be a chronic Talker. Big plans and Google Docs. You know the type - maybe you are one right now. We've all been in meetings where we've come up with the perfect plans... But then nothing actually comes from it with zero action. I stayed in that "Talker" zone for years. The reality is nobody cares about that potential. They care about your proof of work. The shift from Talker to Doer was pretyyy uncomfortable. But it legitimately changed my career trajectory. If you're stuck as a Talker (or even worse, a Critic!) These are the steps I'd take: 1. Start Before You're Ready ↳ Your first attempt will be rubbish. That's the point. ↳ I posted on LinkedIn for 6 months to crickets. 2. Set "Ship Dates" ↳ Deadlines = something you can move. ↳ Ship dates = you publish regardless of perfection. 3. Build Your Proof-of-Work Portfolio ↳ Critics have opinions. Talkers...