Fitch expects North American chemical demand to remain weak in 2026, reflecting the slowdown in US growth and ongoing softness in key consumer durables, construction, and autos markets
In 2024, Clariant’s Venezuelan business generated sales of around CHF 3 million and employed roughly 60 people
The company expects to start up a part of Maleic Anhydride unit by the end of the calendar year, with start-up and stabilization of the rest of the units progressively during H1 of 2026
Aarti Industries has successfully finalized long-term supply agreements for key feedstock materials
Sudarshan Chemical Industries launches red pigment Sudafast Red 313D
Nuberg EPC appointed as PMC and EPC contractor, bringing global chlor-alkali and green energy expertise
Once fully operational, the €1.275 billion facility will produce 220,000 tonnes annually of advanced biochemicals derived from sustainably sourced hardwood
The Waukegan site produces a wide range of aerospace coatings, including primers, basecoats, clearcoats, and pre-treatment coatings, and houses its own color center
Activated carbon, a byproduct of industrial processes like water treatment, plays a crucial role in removing micropollutants
With a current capacity of approximately 60,000 tons and potential to expand to 100,000 tons, Novabay is well-positioned for growth
This strategic move leverages existing facilities in Tokai and Sacramento to meet growing needs for lightweight, high-strength materials
Durabio is a bioengineering plastic primarily made from plant-derived isosorbide
Catexel is expanding its portfolio in the detergent industry
The investment is supported by a £75m Government loan guarantee and £50m grant
Empowering sustainable, high-performance sealing solutions for the semiconductor industry
BASF and employee representatives have agreed a far-reaching new site agreement aimed at safeguarding jobs, restoring profitability and strengthening the company’s flagship Ludwigshafen site in a turbulent global environment
The closures include: the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Aberdeen and the vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) plant at Lake Charles, Louisiana North
The company has generated around US$900 million in gross proceeds from selling non-core assets since Q4 2024
2023 saw exports of 64 million tonnes and imports of 65 million tonnes
The plant will produce Sika’s full range of high-performance admixtures
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