DECEMBER 20256 CHEMICAL INDUSTRY REVIEW EUROPEAcross Europe, the science of embedding scent into engineered polymer systems is entering a pivotal new phase. Chemists and product designers are reimagining how polymer structures can influence a fragrance's release profile, including how it unfolds, how long it lingers and how it enhances the user experience. This evolution is being driven in part by consumers and regulators who are calling for cleaner, more responsible solutions, accelerating the move toward greener chemistries, bio-based ingredients and production methods designed to reduce waste and energy consumption. At the core of this transformation is a new generation of microencapsulation and polymeric delivery technologies. These advanced systems are engineered to precisely control fragrance behaviour, enabling tailored volatility, on-demand activation and adaptability across diverse applications. The demand for sophisticated microcapsules and other delivery vehicles continues to grow as personal care, home care, and textile brands raise their expectations for long-lasting, consistent scent performance.Yet this momentum brings its own set of challenges. Rising energy and raw material costs, increasingly stringent emissions targets, and evolving chemical safety regulations are pressuring manufacturers to modernise operations and strengthen supply-chain resilience. Europe's fragrance market still remains vibrant, fuelled by an appetite for premium, personalised scent experiences, all of which rely heavily on precision-engineered polymer solutions. The result is a more mature and competitive landscape, where success hinges on sustainability, cutting-edge materials expertise and the agility to navigate a fast-moving regulatory environment.This edition highlights the expert perspectives of Tom Salisbury, Director of Sustainability at GKN Automotive, and Martin Rößing, Plant Manager Arnstadt & Heidelberg, at BorgWarner. These esteemed professionals share their invaluable insights on developments and challenges within the sector, along with possible solutions.We hope the valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will help you make informed decisions for your businesses.Let us know your thoughts.Shaping the Next Era of Fragrance-Focused Polymer InnovationCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof. Editor-in-ChiefAisha EdwardsEditorial StaffVisualizersHenry SmithKevin ParkerAva Gracia Peter ThomasClara MatthewRose DcruzAaron PaulCatalina Joesph*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmail:sales@chemicalindustryreview.comeditor@chemicalindustryreview.commarketing@chemicalindustryreview.com DECEMBER 2025, Vol 04 - Issue 08 (ISSN 2837-2921) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Chemical Industry ReviewVisit www.chemicalindustryreview.com EDITORIALAisha EdwardsManaging Editoreditor@chemicalindustryreview.com600 S Andrews Ave Ste 405, Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33301EUROPEEUROPE
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