Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical to double U.S. & Japan carbon fiber output

This strategic move leverages existing facilities in Tokai and Sacramento to meet growing needs for lightweight, high-strength materials

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Honda adopts bio-based plastic Durabio for mini passenger EV

Durabio is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

BASF sells optical brightener business to Catexel

Catexel is expanding its portfolio in the detergent industry

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

INEOS bolsters British industry with £150 million Grangemouth investment

The investment is supported by a £75m Government loan guarantee and £50m grant

Chemical
Chemical | 17 December 2025

Syensqo partners with Innores for green chip manufacturing

Empowering sustainable, high-performance sealing solutions for the semiconductor industry

Chemical
Chemical | 16 December 2025

BASF to invest €1.5 - €2 billion annually in Ludwigshafen plant, no job cuts at plant until 2028

BASF and employee representatives have agreed a far-reaching new site agreement aimed at safeguarding jobs, restoring profitability and strengthening the company’s flagship Ludwigshafen site in a turbulent global environment

Chemical
Chemical | 16 December 2025

Westlake to shut major US Chlorovinyl & Styrene plants, cutting nearly 300 jobs

The closures include: the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Aberdeen and the vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) plant at Lake Charles, Louisiana North

Chemical
Chemical | 16 December 2025

Nutrien sells 50% stake in Profertil for $600 million

The company has generated around US$900 million in gross proceeds from selling non-core assets since Q4 2024

Chemical
Chemical | 16 December 2025

ECHA reports sharp drop in hazardous chemical trade in 2024

2023 saw exports of 64 million tonnes and imports of 65 million tonnes

Chemical
Chemical | 15 December 2025

Sika launches high-tech Haines City plant to boosting Florida’s concrete industry

The plant will produce Sika’s full range of high-performance admixtures

Chemical
Chemical | 15 December 2025

Clariant’s CATOFIN catalyst drives strong performance at Ningxia PDH plant

The PDH plant has a design capacity of 300,000 tons of propylene per year

Chemical
Chemical | 15 December 2025

SABIC expands PPE oligomers capacity for AI and 5G data-center PCBs

The further expansion in PPE oligomers is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 15 December 2025

Sika acquires Swedish mortar firm Finja

Finja is a leading Swedish producer and system provider of a comprehensive range of dry mortars, floor leveling compounds, and facade systems

Chemical
Chemical | 15 December 2025

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals to increase MDI production capacity in South Korea

The company has approved a 100,000-ton per year expansion

Chemical
Chemical | 11 December 2025

Chlorum Solutions USA acquires Cargill's Iowa Chlor-Alkali facility

Chlorum affiliates have developed and operated small-scale chlor-alkali plants in Brazil and Uruguay, with six facilities in operation and two new facilities in commissioning

Chemical
Chemical | 11 December 2025

Neochem Bio Solutions successfully lists Initial Public Offering on NSE Emerge

The IPO proceeds are expected to further accelerate the company’s expansion, strengthen operational capabilities, and enhance its ability to meet growing domestic and global market demand

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

Anupam Rasayan to acquire US-based Jayhawk Fine Chemicals for $150 million

This acquisition marks Anupam’s entry into onshore manufacturing in the United States

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

BASF introduces low-VOC polyurethane catalyst Lupragen N 208

Broadly applicable for production of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid foams

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

Croda strikes strategic deal with Amino to boost global supply of high-purity amino acids

The agreement pairs Croda’s global footprint and “smart science” approach with Amino’s precision manufacturing capabilities

Chemical
Chemical | 10 December 2025

Kuraray to sell Chinese methacrylate subsidiary amid market downturn

Kuraray has been reshaping its business mix under its medium-term plan which calls for a reduced methyl methacrylate production capacity

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