People
People | 05 June 2026

Rob Smeets appointed CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

He has worked for the Port Authority for more than twenty years and has held several senior roles

People
People | 05 June 2026

BASF names Steve Arndt Sr. VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings

Arndt brings more than 30 years of automotive refinish industry

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 June 2026

Aarti Industries clinches EcoVadis Platinum ranks among global top 1% of companies

Over the past decade, Aarti Industries has delivered a sustained upward trajectory, improving from 38 in 2017 to 87 today — a 49-point gain

Energy
Energy | 05 June 2026

PIP partners with Fourier to bring hydrogen-powered energy storage to India’s industrial sector

The collaboration aims to address one of the biggest challenges in India's renewable energy transition

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

Technology
Technology | 05 June 2026

Air Liquide lands €200 million chip gas mega-deal with SK hynix

Under the contract, Air Liquide will design, build, and operate a state-of-the-art nitrogen production unit to supply SK hynix’s new “P&T7” fab in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk province

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 05 June 2026

Univar locks North America distribution deal with BASF for Hexamoll DINCH

The expanded agreement positions Univar Solutions as the sole distributor of BASF’s non-phthalate plasticizer Hexamoll DINCH in the region

General
General | 05 June 2026

Covestro showcases advanced TPU solutions for AI devices at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei

Covestro is also targeting the fast-growing AI-enabled electronics market, where performance, thermal management, and sustainability requirements are intensifying

General
General | 05 June 2026

ACC elects powerful new board as chemical industry braces for global competition shift

The board plays a central role in setting ACC policy, shaping advocacy priorities, approving budgets, and steering the organization’s strategic direction

General
General | 05 June 2026

Air Liquide bets on Quobly to push quantum processors from lab to factory floor

The deal places the industrial gases giant directly inside the emerging supply chain for next-generation quantum processors

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 05 June 2026

Azelis deepens Arxada partnership in France

Targets industrial biocides and coatings 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

General
General | 05 June 2026

Sasol invests €60M to expand advanced materials push in Germany

The project will debottleneck and expand Sasol’s existing Advanced Materials alumina operations

General
General | 05 June 2026

Celanese shuts South Korea plant and shifts production to China & India in Asia rejig

The company said it is moving to strengthen supply reliability and streamline operations after years of investment in advanced compounding capabilities worldwide

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 June 2026

Orion launches circular carbon black production in China as global scale-up accelerates

The China ramp-up builds on Orion’s claim of industry leadership in circular carbon black

Renewable
Renewable | 04 June 2026

GACL signs major CleanMax captive renewable energy deal in Gujarat

The landmark project will combine 75.90 MW of wind capacity and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity

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

Chemical
Chemical | 04 June 2026

BASF deepens ties with Encina to accelerate global circular chemicals expansion

The deal also creates a framework for BASF to participate in future global project opportunities, including potential equity investments

General
General | 04 June 2026

Saint-Gobain exits HKO insulation textiles business in strategic portfolio shift

The assets have been acquired by a fund managed by DUBAG Group

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