Recent news Archives - Petrex GmbH - Sales and distribution of fine chemicals https://www.petrexgmbh.com/recent-news/ Sales and distribution of fine chemicals Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:35:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Low Rhine water levels continue to impact logistics https://www.petrexgmbh.com/low-rhine-water-levels-continue-to-impact-logistics/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:35:18 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5072 Low water levels on the Rhine continue to create challenges for inland shipping and European supply chains. Although recent rainfall has brought some relief, water levels remain significantly below normal, including on the Lower Rhine around Duisburg. Vessels are forced to operate with substantially reduced cargo loads. This reduces available transport capacity and causes longer […]

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]]> Ensuring Reliable REACh Compliance – Petrex Supports Customers Worldwide https://www.petrexgmbh.com/ensuring-reliable-reach-compliance-petrex-supports-customers-worldwide/ Tue, 19 May 2026 11:36:56 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5060 In today’s global chemical market, regulatory compliance is more important than ever. Over the past 25 years, Petrex has successfully completed the registration of a wide variety of chemical substances under EU and UK REACh. Our experience covers both broad distribution business models serving multiple customers as well as highly specialized registrations dedicated to a […]

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]]> Stable supply chains between Asia and Europe despite ongoing challenges https://www.petrexgmbh.com/stable-supply-chains-between-asia-and-europe-despite-ongoing-challenges/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:53:50 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5052 Despite continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and volatility in global energy markets, logistics between Asia and Europe remain largely stable and reliable. Ocean freight operations continue to function smoothly, with vessel availability and capacity at healthy levels. Some shipping lines offer connections from China to Europe with very long transit times of 60 […]

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]]> Petrex celebrates Women’s Day 2026 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/petrex-celebrates-womens-day-2026/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:46:35 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5039 “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made,” (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in an interview 2009). Petrex celebrates the greatness of women! One key to a harmonic and also successful company is a diverse but also equal environment. Sunday, 8th of March 2026 was this year’s International Women’s Day. Petrex wants to use this opportunity […]

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]]> BEE UPDATED! – News from our smallest employees https://www.petrexgmbh.com/bee-updated-news-from-our-smallest-employees/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:52:27 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5033 Spring is approaching and we would like to give you an update about Petrex’s smallest employees: our bees. Since summer 2024, our bees are not only making our business partners and emloyees happy with their high quality honey, they also help protecting the environmend by pollinating all kinds of plants. This makes them a perfect […]

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]]> Chinese Spring Festival 2026 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/chinese-spring-festival-2026/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:45:25 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5027 China is preparing for a record braking Spring Festival in terms of travelling activities. Accoring to ChinaDaily, Beijing authorities expect 9.5 billion trips during the festival season in February. While most people travel in cars, railways expect around 540 million travellers and airlines about 95 million. The reason for this travelling peak is that many […]

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]]> Merry Christmas and a Good Start in 2026 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/merry-christmas-and-a-good-start-in-2026/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:47:24 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5015 Hello from team PETREX! We would like to thank all our business partners for the good cooperation this year. Despite the challenges for the chemical industry in Europe, we are feeling optimistic and motivated to kick off new ideas and projects together. Let’s start some new adventures! Wishing you a healthy, successful, and energetic New […]

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]]> Petrex and local school Thomaeum stand together against discrimination https://www.petrexgmbh.com/petrex-and-local-school-thomaeum-stand-together-against-discrimination/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:12:03 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5010 Last month, Petrex proudly supported Thomaeum School in hosting impactful anti-discrimination workshops for young adults. Professionals from Bildungspark Mönchengladbach led a session called “Offside,” engaging participants with essential concepts, discussions about values, and activities that encouraged them to take a stand. This marked the first training course we have been able to support since formalizing […]

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]]> Petrex supports local afforestation as a cooperation partner of PLANT-MY-TREE ® https://www.petrexgmbh.com/petrex-supports-local-afforestation-as-a-cooperation-partner-of-plant-my-tree/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:18:41 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=5002 Petrex is always looking for exciting projects to support. Today, we are proud to announce a new partnership with PLANT-MY-TREE®. We have a tradition of supporting initiatives that promote environmental and climate protection. To make the impact more visible and meaningful for our employees, we chose a local partner this time. PLANT-MY-TREE® has been conducting reforestation projects […]

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]]> EcoVadis Platinum 2025 – we further improved our rating https://www.petrexgmbh.com/ecovadis-2025-we-further-improved-our-rating/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:12 +0000 https://www.petrexgmbh.com/?p=4981 Petrex is excited to announce that we recently received the results for our 2025 EcoVadis sustainability assessment. We further improved our score by 4 points to a total of 84 points. This, once again, earned us the EcoVadis Platinum Medal which makes us a Top 1% company among EcoVadis participants. We thank all our stakeholders […]

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