QUIMIARAGÓN 2017 – Aragonese scientific-business meeting in the field of Chemistry
The Institute of Chemical Synthesis and Homogeneous Catalysis (iSQCH) has organized together with the Federation of Chemical Companies and Plastics of Aragon (FEQPA) and CEOE Aragón Quimiaragón, the first Aragonese scientific-business meeting in the field of Chemistry. This forum aims to share knowledge and experiences that facilitate and promote cooperation between both sectors. In this first meeting, which took place on November 7 in Zaragoza, more than 60 people from both the scientific and business areas of the Aragonese chemical industry met. IQE was present on this forum from a double perspective, on the one hand, as a member of the Organizing Committee on behalf of FEQPA and on the other with the presentation “Advances in our company as a result of collaboration: problems and opportunities” by Jorge Pérez, responsible for R + D of IQE.
IQE organizes the first workshop on prevention and safety for children
On October 11, the first workshop on prevention and safety fort children took place at the IQE factory in Malpica. It was an unforgettable day that combined learning and fun. The kids started the day in the changing rooms where they were surprised with a full kit to move through the plant safely. Then, they gave way to the workshops in which they learned, among other things, how to deal with a faint, a cut and even the CPR technique. The greatest moment came when a small controlled fire was simulated on the outside of the factory and the boys and girls could extinguish the fire themselves, dressed like real firemen. After training, which was conducted by the CEOE and the Government of Aragon, they had to regain strength and for that nothing better than the snack prepared in the canteen of the company. In a few words, a great day for all the participants, both older and small!
IQE participated in the last edition of Expoquimia
IQE, S. A. participated one more year in the last edition of Expoquimia 2017 within Smart Chemistry Smart Future space. The fair took place in Barcelona between the days 2-6 October, and despite the complex political landscape that we had as background, has been a great success of assistance. We want to thank the presence at our stand at customers, agents, distributors and public in general, which welcomed with great interest the proposals of our company. IQE is working with the Smart Chemistry Smart Future initiative, with the participation of leading companies and organizations in the Spanish chemical industry, that focuses its efforts on showcasting the essential role played by chemistry in addressing major global challenges, achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and improving people’s quality of life in their day-to-day lives. SCSF shows the strategic and competitive nature of the Spanish chemical industry in order to attract productive investments to the industry.
IQE promotes research into new materials
Industrias Químicas del Ebro, in line with its responsible development strategy, promotes research into new nanomaterials through the NanoInTech project. This project, developed in the IQE Chair of the University of Zaragoza, aims to develop nanomaterials suitable for application in different sectors in a safe and efficient manner, in order to facilitate their introduction into the market. The new nanomaterials will be graphene, metal oxide nanoparticles, nanostructured silicas or crystalline lamellar silicates, and can be applied in lubricants, conductive inks, reinforced plastics, nano-additivated coatings and reinforced rubbers, all while maintaining safe toxicological and ecotoxicological conditions. An example of silica-reinforced composites is tires. The use of high-dispersion precipitated silica in its formulation has demonstrated improvements in properties such as tire grip on wet and cold pavement, and decreased vehicle fuel consumption. The IQE Chair has facilitated access to the highest level of equipment and highly qualified personnel through different collaboration agreements.
Presence of IQE at the European Coatings Show 2017
IQE wants to thank customers, dealers and distributors for their visit to our stand, as well as attendance at the different meetings carried out during the last edition of the European Coatings Show held in Nürenmberg, Germany, from 4-6 April. As in previous editions, it has been a great opportunity to show the new products presented by our company to customers and collaborators from different countries.
Tire Technology Expo 2017
IQE has attended for the first time at the Tire Technology Expo as part of its firm commitment to the tire industry. The show took place in Hanover from 14 to 16 February. At our stand visitors were able to obtain detailed information on IQE solutions for this sector, in which the company has a recognized experience.
The buyout of IQESIL by Industrias Químicas del Ebro
The acquisition of IQESIL by Industrias Químicas del Ebro was made official on December 1, 2016. The merger’s main objective is to concentrate in a single society centers of production of both societies, so it will not represent any change in the daily life of workers or in the relationship with their customers. Also involves a rationalization and reorganization of the resources of both companies, while simplifying the corporate structure, thus reducing the costs of administration, management and financing.
IQE at Eurotier 2016
Our company has attended to Eurotier Exhibition, leader in the sector of animal production, together with our agents for animal feed SODIVAS. The fair, held in Hannover from 15 to 18 November, has had a large number of professional visitors, and has been an interesting forum on the development of this important market.
IQE group buys PeroxyChem Spain silicate plants
IQE group has carried out a major business operation with the acquisition of PeroxyChem’s silicate division in Spain. The purchase includes the silicate production line located at the La Zaida plant and the Zamudio factory. According to Jorge Villarroya, Managing Director of IQE, “This operation will allow us to grow and gain productive capacity, in addition to avoiding a possible competitor.”