Chemical
Chemical | 29 June 2026

HB Fuller moves to acquire advanced medical solutions in strategic deal

The deal marks a major step in H.B. Fuller’s push into medical adhesives and biosurgical technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

INEOS Oligomers launches high-purity hydrocarbon olefin to boost olefin performance and storage stability

The product combines high-purity DIB with butylated hydroxytoluene, a widely used antioxidant that helps limit oxidation during storage and maintain product integrity over time

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Firefighting gear gets materials upgrade as BASF polymer strengthens MSA breathing apparatus

The carbon-fiber-reinforced, impact-modified material is now proving its value in real-world emergency operations, including use by BASF’s plant fire brigade

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Evonik raises 2026 outlook after strong second-quarter earnings surge

The company now expects adjusted EBITDA of €2.0 billion to €2.2 billion, compared with its previous guidance of €1.7 billion to €2.0 billion

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Advanta and Resolkem join forces to build India's high-purity solvents manufacturing platform

The venture is expected to create a significant new platform for the production of high-purity solvents

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Evonik secures methanol supply with new cross-site pipeline linking Lulsdorf & Wesseling

The system connects shared regional storage and logistics infrastructure directly to Evonik’s production site

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

First new US sunscreen UV filter in 27 years gets FDA approval

The approval brings one of the world’s most widely used modern UV filters into the American market for the first time

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

SI Group and Shengxiao Group launch China joint venture to expand biphenol production

This joint venture advances SI Group’s growth strategy and strengthens our ability to serve customers in key markets around the world

Chemical
Chemical | 25 June 2026

H.B. Fuller reports Q2 2026 net income of $68 million

Increases midpoint of full-year adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance

Chemical
Chemical | 25 June 2026

BASF Aroma unveils new non-allergenic citrus ingredient for next-generation fragrances

The launch also marks the introduction of BASF Aroma Ingredients’ new innovation concept based on Safe-by-Design principles

Chemical
Chemical | 24 June 2026

Dow ramps up $100 million global push to boost specialty silicones capacity and innovation

The company said the investments will expand its specialty silicones footprint across the United States, China and Japan

Chemical
Chemical | 24 June 2026

FMC to sell Newark property in $114 million deal & lease back key research site

The company said it will retain ownership of adjacent Maryland properties and emphasized that the deal is intended to optimize its asset base

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2026

Brewer Science moves to acquire Heraeus Epurio semiconductor chemicals unit in global expansion push

The acquisition is set to deepen Brewer Science’s advanced materials portfolio

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2026

Rochester Midland expands water treatment platform with acquisition of ClarityChem

ClarityChem brings more than 30 years of experience delivering water treatment programs for boilers, cooling systems, biocides, closed-loop systems, wastewater treatment, and odor control

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2026

INEOS delays Doel phenol plant restart as European market pressures persist

The industry is also grappling with high energy costs and carbon taxation in Europe, expenses that many international competitors do not face

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2026

INEOS Styrolution to shut Illinois polystyrene plant as margin pressures force restructuring

The closure comes as the company moves to streamline its manufacturing network in response to ongoing industry challenges, including oversupply and weak margins

Chemical
Chemical | 21 June 2026

Evonik sells Hanau pharma assets to ProChem in strategic portfolio shift

The sale is part of a broader strategy to streamline its asset footprint and concentrate investment on core growth areas

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Wacker powers up new Czech plant to drive next-gen silicone growth in Europe

The company says demand is being driven by global megatrends— electromobility, renewable energy, grid expansion, digitalization, and medical innovation

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

BASF unveils breakthrough fungicide Adapzo Active with new mode of action classification

Chemically known as flufenoxadiazam, Adapzo Active is the first-ever histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor in the industry

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Reliance O2C powers through global oil shock as margins tighten but growth holds firm

Decades of investment in feedstock diversity, gasifier infrastructure, and operational discipline paid off when global systems came under strain

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