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Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2025

Lanxess to sell stake in plastics JV Envalior to Advent International

LANXESS exercises right to offer for the sale of its shares in Envalior in 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2025

Syensqo to reopen synthetic vanillin production unit in France

The unit is scheduled to resume operations by the end of 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2025

Formosa USA unveils largest horizontal polypropylene reactor in North America

The new reactor is engineered to produce a complete grade slate of high-quality resins

Chemical
Chemical | 25 September 2025

Rohm commissions new sulfuric acid plant

The plant replaces the previous facility, which was damaged by a fire at the end of 2023

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2025

Distil raises $7.7 million in Series A funding to strengthen specialty chemicals platform

The company expects to reach $25-30 million in topline revenue and breakeven in the next 12 months

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2025

BASF to close hydrosulfites production facility in Ludwigshafen

Exiting hydrosulfites business is part of the ongoing strategic review of the production setup at the Ludwigshafen site

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2025

NOVA Chemicals introduces PE resins incorporating next-gen non-fluorinated polymer processing aid

NOVA Chemicals was one of the first global PE producers to introduce PE grades with fluoropolymer-free PPA in 2022

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2025

Milliken introduces high-performance colorant free of added biocides

New solution delivers vibrant, stable color while helping formulators stay ahead of global regulatory trends

Chemical
Chemical | 24 September 2025

Clariant SynDane catalyst shows impressive results at Wanhua maleic anhydride plant

The SynDane catalyst is now achieving excellent performance metrics,

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2025

ICC elects first woman President; Honored ‘Innovator’ of the industry with awards

Ramya Bharathram, Managing Director & CFO, Thirumalai Chemicals has created a history by becoming the first female President of Indian Chemical Council

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2025

NanoXplore to supply graphene to CPChem for lubricant formulations

Drilling Specialties, a division of CPChem, alongside NanoXplore, developed and tested formulations based on Tribograf for use as a lubricant in oil and gas drilling fluids

Chemical
Chemical | 20 September 2025

Olin, Mitsui & Co. to end caustic, EDC trading JV

Olin Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have mutually agreed to conclude their joint venture,

Chemical
Chemical | 19 September 2025

Solvay allocates €25 million for restructuring and investments

The company will cease production of TFA-related organics by early 2026 and some of its inorganics, including Hydrogen Fluoride, gradually by the end of 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 18 September 2025

NewMarket to acquire hydrazine manufacturer Calca Solutions

The acquisition of Calca strengthens NewMarket’s position in mission critical chemicals

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2025

UPL Global to acquire 49% stake in Thailand’s Grow Chemical for $0.76 million

UPL said the acquisition is expected to close on or before December 31, 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2025

PPG introduces non-methanol hard coating for ophthalmic lenses

New formulation supports regulatory compliance, enhances worker safety, and maintains lens durability

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2025

SMC Global launches India subsidiary in Gujarat

The India subsidiary will be led by Krut Patel

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2025

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical suspends construction of MXDA plant in Netherlands

The company has experienced rising construction and labor costs stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2025

Kemira gets investment approval for activated carbon reactivation plant in Sweden

The plant will be designed to reactivate spent granular and pelletized activated carbon

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2025

Solvay doubles production capacity of electronic grade hydrogen peroxide in China

Meeting soaring demand for essential semiconductor manufacturing material

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