Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical enters final year of three-year overhaul, ramps up growth investments

Investments have been approved in anode materials, OPL FILM, synthetic quartz powder, semiconductor precision cleaning, and high-performance engineering plastics

Chemical
Chemical | 08 January 2026

Remmers to invest Rs. 300 crore in Technovace to build global wood coatings hub in India

The capital infusion will be deployed to significantly expand Teknovace’s manufacturing and technology capabilities

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

AMAI to host Annual Alkali Conference 2026 on February 11-12 in New Delhi

The theme for this year’s conference is “Shaping the future – Markets, Technology, and Sustainability”

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Westlake acquires ACI’s compounding businesses to expand global footprint

The move also broadens Westlake Global Compounds’ manufacturing presence to Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia, complementing its existing operations in Mexico

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

SAINT-GOBAIN expands construction chemicals footprint in Indonesia

Saint-Gobain has been active in Indonesia since 1995, operating 14 production lines and employing around 1,300 people

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

European Chlorine output dips in November 2025

Average daily output of 19,488 tonnes was 4.7% lower than October 2025 and 10.5% below November 2024 levels

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Windjammer Capital acquires MFG Chemical

Windjammer intends to leverage the company's technical expertise to drive growth through operational improvements, expanded product development, and strategic acquisitions

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Ingevity completes $110 million sale of North Charleston refinery and specialty line to Mainstream Pine Products

Transaction reduces portfolio volatility, strengthens Ingevity’s margin and cash flow profile and enhances strategic flexibility

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

BASF commences steam cracker operations at Zhanjiang site

This is the first cracker in the world using 100 percent renewable energy to drive its main compressors (eDrives)

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

Moeve and Pretium Renovables are partnering to develop a potential six new biomethane plants in Spain

Each plant is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by roughly 14,600 tons annually

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

ECHA takes charge of EU’s new chemical safety overhaul

ECHA will spearhead the development of a common data platform on chemicals, streamline assessments, and strengthen collaboration to better protect human health and the environment

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

Chemfab Alkalis commissions latest generation INEOS electrolyser

The capex invested on this project is Rs. 57 crore approximately funded through internal accruals

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

Berkshire Hathaway seals $9.7 billion deal for chemical powerhouse OxyChem

The deal brings OxyChem’s extensive US, Canadian, and Latin American operations under the Berkshire umbrella

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

FMC India launches insecticide Tirracto for sugarcane

This combination provides a broad-spectrum defense, targeting pests through both systemic and contact action

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

LG Chem & ZEISS forge strategic alliance to power next-gen holographic windshields

LG Chem will supply photopolymer films within the ZEISS Microoptics Enabling Ecosystem, supporting integration into automotive windshields and enabling HWD functionality

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

Kiri Industries secures $689 million in landmark DyStar stake sale

Kiri incurred substantial legal expenses due to the case’s complexity and multi-jurisdictional nature

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Henkel launches next-gene Loctite adhesive for demanding automotive applications

Loctite MS 9650 cures through moisture reaction to form a soft, elastic yet high-strength bond

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Avient launches Non-PFAS Hiformer Process Aid with antioxidants in Latin America

The launch responds to growing demand for non-PFAS solutions amid evolving government regulations on certain PFAS substances

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Master Bond unveils heat-cured epoxy built for extreme fonditions

Supreme 10HTLV also packs high mechanical performance, with tensile shear strengths over 3,600 psi and T-peel strengths up to 30 pli

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

BRB International unveils New BRB Sipostab Silicone Stabiliser range for polyurethane foam

The BRB Sipostab portfolio offers a comprehensive line of silicone surfactants for a wide array of PU foam applications

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