Press releases 2009
Here you will find recent Cognis press releases on corporate topics and from the company’s three strategic business units – Care Chemicals, Functional Products and Nutrition & Health.
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December 10, 2009 - Corporate News
LACP Awards: Cognis wins nine awards
English version / German version
December 07, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis offers 63 products certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA)
English version
November 30, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Aqu’activ LS 9856 – skin hydration from the inside out
English version
November 25, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis’ first nine months 2009: strong earnings growth in Q3, volumes continue to recover, net debt significantly reduced
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November 19, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at SCS Formulate: high performance products and outstanding naturalness
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November 17, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis Mexico: new sulfation facility improves quality, increases capacity
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November 12, 2009 - Functional Products
Versamid® 757 – Biodegradable and Compostable Polyamide Resin Based on Renewable Feedstock
English version
November 11, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Expands Market Potential for Tonalin® CLA with New Focus on Healthy Aging Boomers
English version
November 11, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Appoints Gregory E. Pflum as Vice President of Nutrition & Health Business Unit in North America
English version
November 11, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis’ Betatene® Natural Mixed Carotenoids Now GRAS as Nutrient for Wide Range of Applications
English version
November 11, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Unveils New Product Concepts Featuring Beauty-From-Within Functional Ingredients for Dietary Supplements, Foods and Beverages
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November 02, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis DSX 3100 – a highly efficient green chemical solution for building Newtonian rheology
English version
November 02, 2009 - Corporate News
„Hexenköche“ von Cognis besuchen Kindergärten
German version
October 26, 2009 - Corporate News
Further commitment to sustainability: Cognis launches new sustainability Internet portal
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October 23, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques at the SCC Suppliers’ Day 2009 in California: clinically proven product efficacy and certified naturalness
English version
October 23, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Sphingosomes Moist LS 9871 – for optimal skin purifying with moisturizing and skin barrier strengthening benefits
English version
October 19, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Pleasure without regrets: Lamequick SUN 40, a new whipping agent based on sunflower oil
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October 16, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Polyquart Ecoclean: “green” convenience for hard surface cleaners
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October 16, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at SEPAWA 2009: holistic product experiences and outstanding naturalness
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October 14, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis first company to achieve Novel Food approval for CLA in China
English version
October 13, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis at the CHEMISTRY 2009 exhibition in Moscow: “green” high-performance solutions for the agro, coatings and lubricants markets
English version
September 29, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis Dehydran 2293: globally VOC-free, organosilicone defoamer for modern paint systems
English version
September 22, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis Corporation announces NAFTA prices increase for Acrylates.
English version
September 15, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis and Laboratoires Sérobiologiques at HBA Global Expo 2009: solutions for a modern and "green" lifestyle
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September 09, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis at SEPAWA 2009: holistic product experiences and a high level of naturalness
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September 08, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
For light and delicious baking results: Spongolit EP 320, a new aerating emulsifier from Cognis
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August 27, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis Corporation Recognized by EPA for Environmentally Preferable Cationic Surfactant
English version
August 26, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis’ first half-year results for 2009: lower sales volumes but stable operating result due to successful cost management, cash position further improved
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August 26, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis appoints new CFO: Klaus Edelmann to be succeeded by Marco Panichi
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August 04, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Manufacturing made easy: Lamemul GP 84-6, a new emulsifier compound for cake gels from Cognis
English version
July 10, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
New Tonalin® CLA Study Offers Compelling Benefits for Post-Menopausal Women with Type 2 Diabete
English version
June 07, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Invites IFT Attendees to Quench Their Thirst with ‘NEWtritional’ Beverages to Enhance Beauty and Health
English version
June 18, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis endows sustainability-related professorship
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June 07, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis Reaffirms Commitment to Omevital™ Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Effort to Close the Nutritional Gap for EPA & DHA
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June 07, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Cognis’ Betatene® Natural Mixed Carotenoids Now GRAS!
Announcement Comes as Consumer Demand Surges for Natural Colorants in Food and BeveragesRefreshing Newtrition™ from Cognis at Vitafoods
English version
June 04, 2009 - Corporate News
Committed to sustainability and innovation: Cognis adopts 24 principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering
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June 02, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis' DSX 3291 - ultra-efficient VOC-free rheology modifier for "green" water-based architectural coatings
English version
May 27, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis first quarter results 2009: sales and earnings down but volumes increased compared to Q4 2008, cost-saving initiatives already showing results, healthy cash position and decreased debt in difficult times
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May 20, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Changes in the Marketing Department at Cognis Care Chemicals
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May 18, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Sun care solutions from Cognis Care Chemicals: offering ease of formulation, sensory performance, and well-being
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May 18, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis opens affiliate in India
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May 13, 2009 - Functional Products
Versamid PUR 2011 - Standing Up to the Rigors of Retort Process
English version
May 12, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis Synthetic Lubricant Product Recognized for Earth-Friendly Lubricants
English version
May 07, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Refreshing Newtrition™ from Cognis at Vitafoods
English version
May 05, 2009 - Functional Products
"Green" solutions in the fast lane: Cognis' Tribest resin in a bio-based urban hybrid concept car for Shell Eco-marathon
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April 23, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis and Laboratoires Sérobiologiques at In-Cosmetics 2009: “green” solutions for a modern lifestyle
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April 23, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Euphoryl™ O-3 LS 9846 – naturally enhances beauty and well-being
English version
April 02, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis at the European Coatings Show 2009: "green" and high-performing additives for architectural coatings
English version
March 31, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis unterstützte Schülerprojekttage am Schloß-Gymnasium Benrath
German version
March 25, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis in 2008: stable operating result in challenging environment, divestment of Oleochemicals and Pulcra Chemicals, sufficient liquidity in uncertain times
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March 18, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis licenses further active ingredients for weight management and heart health from InterMed Discovery
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March 03, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis opens branch office in New Zealand
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March 03, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis and Laboratoires Sérobiologiques at In-Cosmetics 2009: solutions for a “green” lifestyle
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March 02, 2009 - Nutrition & Health
Survey Finds ‘Healthy’ Brand Awareness Among Cholesterol Managers for Cognis’ Heart Choice® Natural Phytosterols
English version
March 02, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis sells Botanicals Extracts Business to Burgundy Botanical Extracts
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February 26, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis and Laboratoires Sérobiologiques at PCHI 2009 – showcasing “green” solutions for the Asian market
English version
February 17, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis at the European Coatings Show 2009: "green" solutions for the water-based paints and coatings industry
English version
January 28, 2009 - Corporate News
Innovation Award 2008: Cognis honors outstanding achievements and original thinking of employees
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January 28, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis Innovation Award for Cosmedia SP and SPL – the new polymeric emulsifier range
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January 28, 2009 - Care Chemicals
Cognis Innovation Award for Dermican – Laboratoires Sérobiologiques’ expert peptide for high-tech anti-aging solutions
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January 28, 2009 - Functional Products
Cognis Innovation Award for an Agnique Blend – an adjuvant component based on renewable raw materials for the agricultural market
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January 20, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis wins European Excellence Award for its communication management
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January 15, 2009 - Corporate News
Blick in die Labors: Schüler des St. Ursula-Gymnasiums zu Gast bei Cognis
German version
January 06, 2009 - Corporate News
Cognis überreicht Spendenscheck an Elterninitiative Kinderkrebsklinik e. V.
German version
January 06, 2009 - Functional Products
The environmentally sound Cognis “Green” Photomer™ range: sustainable UV/EB technology
English version