Fluor & Energy Materials General Manager Highlights How Orbia is Developing Sustainable Medical Propellants

Markus Laubscher, General Manager at Orbia’s Fluor & Energy Materials Pharma Business Unit, sat down for an interview with PharmTech about Orbia’s work developing sustainable solutions in the pharmaceutical industry while keeping abreast of regulatory changes, offering a look into the future of the industry.

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Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Unveils New Team to Lead Pharmaceutical Division

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials has announced the appointments of a new General Manager, Global Commercial Director, UK Operations Director and Technical Manager for its Pharma Business Unit.

6 days ago

Orbia Netafim and Virridy Launch Carbon Credit Program for Precision Irrigation in Turkey

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business Netafim has announced the launch of a new carbon credit program in Turkey in partnership with Virridy. The program will start with about 1,000 hectares of farmland focusing on alfalfa, corn and sugar beet crops. Already it has been shown to reduce at least 3.5 CO₂e tons per hectare per year.

9 days ago

Orbia Speaks to Need for Gender Diversity in Pharma on International Women's Day

In an interview with BioPharm International, Sheryl Johnson, Pharma Application Development Manager Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials, speaks about gender diversity, how women are helping to advance innovation, sustainability challenges and progress in the field of inhaled drugs.

16 days ago

Orbia CFO Speaks to Company's Cost Optimization Plan Success and Growth Strategy

CFO Jim Kelly sat down with CFO Dive to talk about how the company is navigating a market downturn and implementing a successful cost optimization program, which has already realized more savings than anticipated for 2024.

21 days ago

Orbia Netafim Introduces Hybrid Dripline System for Precision Irrigation Efficiency

Orbia's Precision Agriculture business, Netafim, has introduced its Hybrid Dripline system, the world’s first and only integral dripline with a built-in outlet. This patented system combines the efficiency of integral and on-line dripper technology into a clog-resistant, leak-free and labor-saving solution for growers worldwide.

One month ago

Orbia Netafim Supports Farmers with Precision Irrigation Learning Curve

Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim U.S. VP of Products and Agronomy Chuck Bates explains how Orbia Netafim supports farmers with the learning curve when switching to drip irrigation and why this method provides benefits for agronomic crops and not just horticultural crops.

One month ago

Orbia on Reducing the Global Warming Potential of Refrigerants

Recently, Dave Smith, EVP Orbia Building & Infrastructure spoke with ACR Magazine on how the refrigerant industry will evolve, the regulatory landscape and Orbia’s efforts to reduce the global warming potential (GWP) of its refrigerants.

One month ago

Orbia CFO Speaks to Company's Approach to Impending Tariffs

Orbia’s CFO Jim Kelly recently spoke with CFO Dive on how the company is taking a proactive and strategic approach to the tariffs set to be imposed by the U.S. on Mexico on February 1. Jim highlights that as a global company, Orbia must remain nimble to adapt to ever-evolving geopolitical risks.

One month ago

Orbia B&I: Sustainable Reforms are on the Horizon for the Water Industry

Reforms are on the horizon for the water industry. New legislation in the UK may soon require building developers to incorporate features like permeable paving, green roofs and rainwater harvesting systems into their designs. Martin Lambley, Global Product Manager for Urban Climate Resilience at Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business Wavin explains further in this article.

One month ago

Orbia Netafim North America President Joins Podcast to Explain GrowSphere's Capabilities

Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim North America President Mike Hemman shares more detail on the newly-launched GrowSphere product capabilities and data insights.

3 months ago

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Advances Construction of New Plant to Increase Production of Zephex® 152a in UK

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials announced it will advance construction for a large-scale medical propellant purification plant. The new facility will primarily produce Zephex® 152a, a next-generation, environmentally sustainable propellant.

3 months ago

Bayer, Orbia Netafim Expand Collaboration to Advance Digital Farming Tech

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business Netafim and Bayer have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, starting with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. Irrigation insights will now be available through the Bayer HortiView platform.

4 months ago

Campaign from Orbia B&I Wins Gold at 2024 ESG & Sustainability Awards

A campaign by Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business Wavin won gold at the 2024 ESG & Sustainability Awards. The ‘See Water Differently’ campaign was recognized in the category of best ESG Campaign to Improve the Sustainability of Cities and Communities.

4 months ago

Article by Orbia B&I Leader: Grey Water Infrastructure Crucial to Green Cities

Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business (Wavin) Global Product Manager for Urban Climate resilience Martin Lambley wrote an article highlighting the importance of grey water infrastructure in creating green cities that are climate resilient.

4 months ago

Interview with Orbia B&I India President

President of Orbia's Building & Infrastructure business Wavin in India Randhir Chauhan spoke to Construction Times about how Orbia Wavin is pioneering sustainable water solutions to meet India’s growing urban and industrial demands.

4 months ago

Orbia and Bespak Unite to Accelerate Transition to Climate-Friendly Inhalers

Orbia and Bespak have announced a collaboration intended to accelerate the transition to climate-friendly inhalers utilizing Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials’ low global warming potential (GWP) propellant Zephex 152a.

4 months ago

Orbia VP Sustainability Contributes Insights to Report on Future of Sustainability

Orbia’s VP of Sustainability Tania Rabasa Kovacs contributed her insights to the latest report by Trellis Group on how cutting-edge sustainability technologies are helping organizations navigate emerging regulations and drive progress toward ambitious goals.

4 months ago

Orbia Netafim USA Launches GrowSphere Digital Farming Platform

Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim USA has announced the launch of GrowSphere an intuitive, all-in-one digital farming tool that seamlessly manages irrigation and fertigation. The operating system helps growers improve crop yield and quality while using less water, fertilizer, energy and labor.

4 months ago

Article by Orbia F&EM Leader: Demystifying Refrigerant Blends for the Automotive Aftermarket

Senior Manager of Business Development for Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Adam Kimmel wrote an article for Vehicle Service Pros explaining how refrigerant blends can maximize performance while helping meet evolving sustainability requirements.

5 months ago