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Chemical
Chemical | 06 November 2025

DuPont launches disposable chemical protective garment material Tyvek APX

Tyvek APX represents the most advanced evolution of the Tyvek fabric platform to date

Chemical
Chemical | 06 November 2025

Goodyear completes sale of majority of chemical business

The transaction was valued at $650 million

Chemical
Chemical | 06 November 2025

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Transition Industries ink sale and purchase agreement for low-carbon methanol

The agreement will take effect upon the project’s Final Investment Decision

Chemical
Chemical | 06 November 2025

Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products to set up Rs. 50 crore polymer manufacturing facility in Gujarat

The objective is to strengthen industrial polymer capabilities

Chemical
Chemical | 06 November 2025

Clariant forms JV with FUHUA to produce non-halogenated flame retardants in China

The joint venture (JV) will create halogen-free flame retardants for various end-markets, addressing tightening regulatory requirements

Chemical
Chemical | 05 November 2025

Clariant completes pharmaceutical excipients and specialty chemicals expansion in China

Clariant has also expanded their multi-purpose plant (MPP) at Daya Bay with an additional reactor

Chemical
Chemical | 05 November 2025

BASF commences production of first products from Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

New capacities will strengthen BASF’s core businesses in growing markets in China and across Asia Pacific

Chemical
Chemical | 04 November 2025

Evonik doubles production capacity for long-chain polyamides in China

New production line focuses on high-performance long-chain polyamides, targeting markets such as sports products and new energy vehicles

Chemical
Chemical | 04 November 2025

Evonik sells Indonesian betaines business to Aekyung Chemical

Evonik and joint venture partner PT Sumi Asih closed the purchase with Aekyung Chemical Co, Ltd, one of the largest chemical companies in South Korea.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 November 2025

BASF expands semiconductor footprint with new high-purity ammonium hydroxide plant in Ludwigshafen

BASF’s decision is also supported by close collaboration with a key partner currently building a new chip production facility in Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 31 October 2025

LANXESS introduces more sustainable lubricant additive for extreme pressure applications

The additive also carries the LANXESS Scopeblue label, which identifies products made with at least 50 percent recycled or bio-based raw materials

Chemical
Chemical | 30 October 2025

SRF revises capex for specialty fluoropolymers facility

The revised capex is Rs. 745 crore and the facility is expected to be operational by December 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 29 October 2025

SOCMA report finds specialty chemical manufacturers positioned for growth

Three-year outlook highlights investment in automation, cybersecurity, and regulated manufacturing as key drivers of long-term competitiveness

Chemical
Chemical | 29 October 2025

Celanese to close Belgian acetate tow plant

Acetate tow has faced challenging conditions, including declining demand and growing uncertainty in the regulatory environment

Chemical
Chemical | 29 October 2025

DCM Shriram posts Q2 FY26 PAT higher at Rs. 158 Cr

Revenues from chemical grew 50 per cent YoY to Rs. 913 crore with PBDIT up 195 per cent to Rs. 254 crore

Chemical
Chemical | 28 October 2025

DCM Shriram buys four industrial salt companies for Rs. 175 Cr

These acquisitions are aimed at strengthening raw material security for chemicals business

Chemical
Chemical | 27 October 2025

Braskem to expand ethylene and polyethylene production capacity

With an estimated investment of R$ 4.2 billion, the project reinforces the company's industrial transformation and consolidates a strategic partnership with Petrobras, strengthening Braskem's competitiveness

Chemical
Chemical | 27 October 2025

Kraton to produce only USBC products in Berre, France

The company will cease production of HSBC products at Berre site

Chemical
Chemical | 23 October 2025

BASF and Nissan Chemical partner to bring BASF’s insecticide ‘Prexio Active’ to rice growers in Japan

Prexio Active offers powerful and long-lasting control of major rice pests

Chemical
Chemical | 23 October 2025

Evonik launches Noblyst F catalyst portfolio to advance flow chemistry applications

The Noblyst F series features commercially available precious metal catalysts supported on carbon granules

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