Nouryon has announced a new organizational model as part of its strategy to accelerate growth and drive performance improvement. The new model, which will take effect January 1, 2020, is organized around three market-focused Businesses supported by a centralized Operations and Functional structure.

We recently recognized nine of its top global sourcing partners through its annual 2022 Supplier of the Year Awards event held in Rome, Italy. The awards recognize outstanding global suppliers that distinguished themselves by contributing to Nouryon’s leading position in specialty chemicals and exceed expectations.

In support of its global growth and branding strategies, Nouryon has chosen to rename its wholly-owned Industrial Chemicals business to Nobian

Investing in AGEYE Technologies, a technology company developing an automation platform for indoor farming. The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn visual inputs into crop growth development insights and autonomous actions that improve the predictability and profitability of harvests for growers.

Nouryon announced a strategic distribution agreement for the US with Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, enabling the further penetration of the asphalt market and deeper reach in the construction industry.

Appointment of Melanie Steiner to the company’s Board of Directors, effective October 25, 2021. She will serve as a member of the Board’s Corporate Responsibility Committee.

Former CFO of Eastman Chemical Company joins Microsoft leader Noelle Walsh

Nouryon today announced the appointment of Julie Aslaksen to its Board of Directors, effective April 21, 2021.

Appointment of Michael Zacka to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective October 23, 2023. With Mr. Zacka’s appointment, the Board has expanded from 11 to 12 members, five of whom are independent. 

Nouryon today announced the appointment of Sean Lannon as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 11, 2024. He will have executive oversight of the Company’s Finance function and will play a critical role in shaping Nouryon’s financial strategy in support of its commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers.

Awarded Gold rating by EcoVadis for its sustainability achievements. This rating places Nouryon in the top 3% of more than 75,000 companies assessed by the global sustainability ratings provider.

Nouryon received the 2021 Responsible Care® Merit Award from the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) in recognition of Nouryon’s distinguished performance in the fields of sustainability and responsible care in China. Four Nouryon employees also received 2020 Key Contributor Awards honoring their contributions to industrial policy advocacy and hazardous chemical safety management.

Nouryon was recently honored with the prestigious "Best Strategic Alliance Partner" award by our esteemed customer, Indofil Industries Limited (Indofil), a global giant in the agrochemical industry. This accolade highlights the exceptional... [- Jan 2025]

Membership advances Company’s supplier audit capabilities and Scope 3 efforts. We have joined Together for Sustainability (TfS), a global initiative of 47 chemical companies committed to raising sustainability standards throughout the chemical industry. As part of the initiative, members commit to making sustainability improvements within their own – and their suppliers’ – operations.

Nouryon today announced the launch of Eka® HP Puroxide™, a new low-carbon hydrogen peroxide product. As the first company in the Nordics to offer this solution, Nouryon provides customers in the pulp and paper, mining, and water treatment end markets with a solution to significantly reduce their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.