Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2026

Westlake expands European footprint with acquisition of major German PVC plant

The Wilhelmshaven plant is capable of producing 380,000 metric tons of PVC annually

Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2026

Lubrizol and Grasim inaugurate advanced CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat

The new plant and expanded Dahej facility give Lubrizol India’s most scalable, integrated CPVC footprint

Chemical
Chemical | 15 June 2026

Ministry of Coal pushes coal gasification as “new engine of growth” at Hyderabad roadshow

Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt emphasized that India’s coal endowment is a strategic asset and said gasification can reduce dependence on costly imports of fuels and industrial inputs

Chemical
Chemical | 15 June 2026

Sudarshan Chemical opens second global HQ in Frankfurt

Deepens Europe push after Heubach acquisition

Chemical
Chemical | 14 June 2026

Evonik raises bar on purity and compliance in siloxane additives push

The development comes amid tightening European Union chemical regulations

Chemical
Chemical | 12 June 2026

Purecycle and Innovia Films achieve breakthrough in recycled polypropylene bopp film for flexible packaging

The trial, conducted using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice resin, delivered a film containing more than 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content

Chemical
Chemical | 12 June 2026

Kemira slashes 2026 profit outlook as cost pressures intensify

Its operative EBITDA outlook has been cut sharply to EUR 400–500 million

Chemical
Chemical | 11 June 2026

ELANTAS Beck India strengthens specialty chemicals capabilities to support India's expanding data center sector

The move positions the company to play a larger role in one of India's fastest-growing infrastructure segments

Chemical
Chemical | 11 June 2026

Clariant ramps up Daya Bay capacity & expands Exolit portfolio for e-mobility push

The move significantly boosts output of flame-retardant solutions as demand surges across Asia and the global e-mobility sector

Chemical
Chemical | 11 June 2026

Clariant marks 50 years of Exolit AP flame retardants

Pushes next-generation sustainable fire protection

Chemical
Chemical | 10 June 2026

BASF to shut EPS production at Ulsan site in strategic global restructure

The decision comes as part of BASF’s broader strategic review aimed at streamlining its production footprint and sharpening global competitiveness

Chemical
Chemical | 09 June 2026

iGM Resins unveils new photoactive resin tech to redefine UV curing chemistry

The innovation is based on a self-curable acrylate resin with built-in photoinitiator functionality

Chemical
Chemical | 09 June 2026

UPM launches purpose-built adhesive solutions for pharma, beverage and industrial labels

UPM Adhesive Materials is one of the fastest-growing businesses within UPM

Chemical
Chemical | 06 June 2026

Givaudan acquires majority stake in Eurofragance in strategic growth deal

Under the agreement, Eurofragance will continue to operate as an independent brand, retaining its identity, organizational structure and entrepreneurial culture

Chemical
Chemical | 06 June 2026

Huntsman sells Italian auto components unit Gomet to Trelleborg for €42.5m to cut debt

The divestment covers Gomet, a manufacturer of molded rubber and thermoplastic components for the automotive aftermarket, based in Azeglio, Italy

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

Clariant storms back into Eurobond market with €500 million deal

The bonds carry a fixed annual coupon of 4.125% and mature in January 2032, giving a 5.6-year tenor.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

BASF brings integrated chemical solutions to CIPPE 2026 debut in Shanghai

BASF will present four core areas tailored to industrial demand in the Chinese market

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

USA Rare Earth locks in $1.6 billion US government backing in landmark CHIPS deal

The package includes up to $277 million in direct federal funding and up to $1.3 billion in senior secured loan capacity under the CHIPS Act

Chemical
Chemical | 05 June 2026

Beckers expands in India with new Nagpur resin plant to boost capacity

Commercial production is set to begin in Q3 2026, with output gradually scaling up to around 9,000 metric tons of polyester resins per year, with further capacity expansion planned

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

Carlyle wins EU nod for BASF coatings takeover with key asset sale

The approval is therefore conditional on Carlyle selling Nouryon’s global polysulfides business

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