Smart Molding International 1-2023

11 www.smart-molding.com newsfeed BTC Europe and Sudarshan Chemical Industries sign agreement on distribution of pigments in Europe BTC Europe, BASF’S European distribution organization, and Sudarshan Chemical Industries, a manufacturer of high-quality pigments based in Pune, India, have signed an agreement on the distribution of organic and inorganic pigments as well as effect pigments in Europe. Both companies seek to leverage their expertise and industrial know-how to offer customers access to a wide portfolio of high-quality pigments for various industries. “We are pleased to have found such a strong partner in Sudarshan who will be able to supply us with high performance pigments that cover the full color circle”, said Jose Corral Montilla, Managing Director of BTC Europe. “Our customers will benefit from access to a broad range of high- quality pigments for different applications and industries. Moreover, the collaboration between our two companies will enable us to extend our third-party product portfolio and thereby strengthen our competitive advantage in the pigments market.” “By combining the advantages of our solutions with BTC Europe’s strong position in the chemical distribution market in Europe, we can together seize new market potentials for high-quality pigments,” said Milan Krumbe, General Manager Sudarshan Europe. “I am very much looking forward to our cooperation and to opening up new channels for our products that serve a wide range of industries and applications. BASF www.basf.com Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, has moved its North America headquarters from Parsippany, N.J., to Piscataway, N.J. The Parsippany location will be closed with the end of its lease later this year. The relocation is part of Evonik’s larger site rationalization plan to ensure efficient operations and future growth in North America. Evonik has embraced a hybrid work model in the region to consolidate office space, enhance employee engagement, and increase employer attractiveness. “For Evonik, moving towards a hybrid workplace is a strategic opportunity to attract and retain diverse talent and to enable an efficient real estate footprint,” says Bonnie Tully, president North America region. “We want to foster conditions for growth, creativity, and innovation.” The new P i s ca t away headqua r t e r s , l o ca t ed approximately 35 miles southwest of New York City, consists of administrative offices, laboratories for Research & Development, and the largest Collaboration Hub in the North America region – designed to support a hybrid and creative work environment for more than 160 employees. Evonik has recently opened similar hubs at its sites in Richmond, Va., and Mobile, Ala., and will eventually feature them at six locations in North America. The uniquely designed spaces offer open areas and meeting rooms for employees to work onsite without needing individual offices. Employees have access to collaboration technology like digital whiteboards and tools for video conferencing. “The Collaboration Hubs promote interactions across our business lines and functions“, says Tully. “It will shape the future of work at Evonik and contribute to our culture of innovation.“ Evonik https://corporate.evonik.com Evonik moved North America headquarters to Piscataway, N.J. Photo: Evonik Milan Krumbe, General Manager Sudarshan Europe (left) and Jose Corral Montilla, Managing Director BTC Europe (photo source: BASF)