Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2026

SABIC launches advanced thermoplastic compounds to power next gen high-voltage electronics

The new LNP THERMOCOMP OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds are engineered for critical power electronics components

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2026

BASF expands specialty emollients capacity with new Dusseldorf production plant

The new facility will produce specialty emollients used in skin care and sun protection products

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2026

Evonik completes global integration of MetAMINO production network with Mobile expansion

The project establishes on-site production of the key intermediate methyl mercaptan at all three of Evonik's major methionine production hubs

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2026

German chemical industry crisis deepens as recovery slips out of reach: VCI

Production fell by around three percent compared with the same period last year

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2026

Kansai Nerolac expands adhesives play with strategic partnership between Nerofix and Italy’s Durante Adesivi

The partnership marks a major step in Kansai Nerolac’s strategy to strengthen its presence in India’s growing adhesives ecosystem

Chemical
Chemical | 17 July 2026

Aquatech strengthens industrial water platform with METICHEM acquisition

METICHEM will continue operating as a standalone business within Aquatech’s global services division

Chemical
Chemical | 16 July 2026

Himadri Q1 PAT jumps 27% to Rs 228 Cr

Unveils Rs 240-crore capex to expand advanced materials business

Chemical
Chemical | 16 July 2026

PPG’s excimer UV coatings win 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Award

Accolade for next-generation consumer electronics finishes

Chemical
Chemical | 16 July 2026

SONGWON launches new antioxidant, advancing sustainable polymer additives

Trial quantities are expected to become available from April 2026, with a full market launch planned for the second half of the year

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2026

Sumitomo Bakelite to expand China semiconductor materials capacity by 30% as AI demand surges

The company said it will add new production lines at Sumitomo Bakelite (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., with commercial operations scheduled to begin around December 2028

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2026

Alzchem chooses South Carolina for $150 million US nitroguanidine expansion

The project marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to establish a U.S.-based supply chain for nitroguanidine

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2026

Olin and Huntsman clear key regulatory milestone as $400 million synergy merger moves forward

The companies said the combination is expected to unlock more than $400 million in cost synergies and integration benefits

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2026

Nexon Geochem seals landmark Russia pact to build India’s rare earth magnet supply chain

The collaboration will also cover analytical control methodologies, technology scale-up from laboratory research to pilot production, and joint academic and educational initiatives

Chemical
Chemical | 15 July 2026

BASF raises full-year 2026 guidance following strong Q2 earnings beat

Outlook 2026: EBITDA before special items expected to be between €6.9 billion and €7.7 billion (previously: €6.2 billion to €7.0 billion)

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Briefs: BPCL, Ion Exchange India and Toyo Engineering India

BPCL to supply sulphuric acid to FACT

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Specialty chemical makers brace for slower growth as exports and costs weigh on margins: Crisil Ratings

Revenue growth is expected to ease to around 6%, down from nearly 8% growth recorded in each of the previous two fiscals

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

CHEMEXCIL and UCCIL forge strategic alliance to push Odisha’s chemical sector into global markets

The strategic collaboration will focus on unlocking Odisha’s untapped export potential in chemicals and allied sectors

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Covestro and BYD forge strategic partnership to accelerate next-gen mobility, energy innovation

The collaboration will focus on automotive applications, power batteries, energy storage, public transportation and next-generation technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

AkzoNobel rejects Nippon Paint’s €7.5 billion approach reaffirming support for Axalta merger

The proposals value the Decorative Paints business at an indicative enterprise value of €7.5 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 July 2026

Michelin and Axens team up to scale bio-based chemical breakthrough

The technology behind 5-HMF was developed through a joint research and development program between Michelin ResiCare and IFP Energies Nouvelles

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