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25 Years of Verbio in Bitterfeld: From Biodiesel Pioneer to Trailblazer in Bio-Based Chemistry

  • Verbio's first production facility began operations in Bitterfeld in 2001
  • From biodiesel production to an integrated biorefinery
  • New ethenolysis plant…
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Broad Coalition for the Genthin Chemical Park

An important milestone has been reached for the future development of the Genthin Chemical Park: Three companies at the site involved in the process,…

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Chint is considering an investment in Saxony-Anhalt to expand its European supply chain

International corporate group views Saxony-Anhalt as an attractive location for future manufacturing and recycling facilities in Europe

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Schwarz Produktion Breaks Ground on a 400-Million-Euro Expansion of the Bonback Facility in Halle (Saale)

About 400 million euros are being invested in the expansion of the Bonback industrial bakery in Halle (Saale)

 

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BYK Expands Production of High-Performance Additives in Schkopau

Investment of approximately 12 million euros – a commitment to Germany and Saxony-Anhalt as business locations

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Florida Eis Launches in Schönebeck: Construction Begins on One of Germany's Most Sustainable Ice Cream Factories

25 million euros in investment – up to 500 jobs – plans for CO2-free and energy-self-sufficient production

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New Drone Safety Technology Center Opens in Cochstedt

On August 18, 2026, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR), and the DLR opened…

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Saxony-Anhalt Continues to Advance Autonomous Driving in Agriculture

Iden. The state of Saxony-Anhalt intends to actively promote the development of autonomous technologies in agriculture. The Ministries of…

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Strengthening the Links Between Research and the Chemical Industry

New Technology Platform Receives 4.5 Million Euros in Funding

Bitterfeld-Wolfen. The Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems today…

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Prime Minister Sven Schulze at the Inauguration of Germany's Largest Battery Storage Facility: Saxony-Anhalt Is an Energy Hub

At today’s inauguration of Germany’s largest battery storage facility in Leuna/Krumpa, Minister President Sven Schulze emphasized: “Saxony-Anhalt is…

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