Chemical
Chemical | 02 February 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical to exit from coke and carbon materials business

The decision follows a challenging business environment marked by a persistent slump in the overseas coke market

Chemical
Chemical | 02 February 2026

Stallion India bags strategic Helium partnership with Dubai’s Sharjah Oxygen Company

The deal aims to create a reliable supply chain for high-purity industrial gases, particularly liquid helium, which powers sectors ranging from semiconductors to medical imaging

Chemical
Chemical | 31 January 2026

LyondellBasell reports 2025 loss but boosts cash targets amid market challenges

LYB generated $2.3 billion in cash from operations, reinvested $1.9 billion in capital expenditures, and returned $2.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

Chemical
Chemical | 31 January 2026

Insecticides India reports 8% revenue growth amid challenging quarter

During 9MFY26, IIL launched five new products, including Sparcle, Centran, and Torry Super, which saw encouraging adoption

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2026

Stallion India teams up with Portugal’s SYS ADVANCE to boost helium liquefaction capabilities

SYS ADVANCE, a globally recognized industrial gas equipment manufacturer, is a pioneer in containerized Helium Recovery Systems

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2026

Eastman posts lower 2025 earnings but delivers nearly $1B in cash flow

Eastman’s Kingsport methanolysis facility emerged as a bright spot, achieving operational targets and delivering approximately $60 million of incremental earnings compared with 2024

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2026

Covestro launches digital tool to fast-track sustainable polyurethane foams

The CQ-Configurator covers both flexible and rigid polyurethane foams

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2026

AkzoNobel to open Dubai Aerospace Coatings Hub in 2026

The Dubai site will serve as a regional hub, enabling faster access to locally blended and stocked aerospace coatings tailored to individual customer requirements

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2026

European chemical industry faces crisis as plant closures surge, investments stall

Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022, new report finds

Chemical
Chemical | 30 January 2026

Dow to cut 4,500 jobs in $2 billion restructuring

Launches major overhaul to boost growth, productivity & shareholder returns

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2026

Japanese chemical giants to shut Mizushima ethylene cracker

The move is part of a broader strategy to cut carbon emissions and optimize production capacity as Japan’s petrochemical industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2026

Kemvera reaches major milestone in bio-based chemical production

The company has rebranded from New Iridium to Kemvera, reflecting its vision to scale bio-based chemical solutions using domestic agricultural feedstock

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2026

From Raw Materials to Reforms: Chemical sector pins hopes on Budget 2026

2025 was a challenging year operationally, as global conditions shaped the sector’s performance. Oversupply, especially from China, kept prices under pressure across several commodity chains, while sluggish European demand and inventory adjustments affected export profitability

Chemical
Chemical | 29 January 2026

Potting resin secures rapid shutdown boxes in photovoltaic systems

Designed specifically for safety-critical electronics, the low-viscosity polyurethane compound combines high corrosion resistance

Chemical
Chemical | 28 January 2026

INEOS launches 70% recycled polymer for premium cosmetics packaging

The new grade, rPP1025C, is a natural-colour polypropylene homopolymer developed for thin-walled injection moulding and fibre extrusion

Chemical
Chemical | 24 January 2026

Covestro starts up new TPU plant in Zhuhai, strengthening Asia-Pacific footprint

The first phase of the project will deliver around 30,000 tons of TPU per year to meet rising demand from sectors including IT, automotive and footwear

Chemical
Chemical | 23 January 2026

USA Rare Earth to build major metal and alloy plant in France

The facilities are designed to create a fully integrated European platform for rare earth processing, metal production and alloy manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 23 January 2026

BASF flags weaker earnings as currency headwinds bite, cash flow beats expectations

EBITDA before special items is forecast at €6.6 billion, below both analyst consensus and BASF’s own guidance range

Chemical
Chemical | 22 January 2026

Novopor Advanced Science acquires US-based FAR Chemical to strengthen specialty portfolio

With FAR Chemical's deep technical knowledge, Novopor expands its reach in attractive markets and boosts its US capabilities

Chemical
Chemical | 21 January 2026

Henkel moves to acquire Swiss adhesive leader ATP Adhesive Systems

The ATP Adhesive Systems business delivers a compelling portfolio of water-based specialty tapes with increasing use cases as a more sustainable alternative with low VOC

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