Chemical
Chemical | 19 April 2026

AkzoNobel wells Pakistan unit to IGI Investments in €50 million strategic exit move

The divestment is part of AkzoNobel’s ongoing strategy to streamline its global portfolio

Chemical
Chemical | 19 April 2026

US chemical industry hails ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ as Tax Day spotlights manufacturing push

Chemical manufacturers are the backbone of America’s manufacturing economy, supplying essential materials for vital sectors such as AI, semiconductors, defense, and more

Chemical
Chemical | 19 April 2026

Nouryon unveils game-changing Expancel 081 to cut costs in paperboard production

The global specialty chemicals company will debut Expancel 081 microspheres, a bulking agent designed to tackle two of the industry’s most persistent challenges

Chemical
Chemical | 18 April 2026

BASF unveils €40M upgrade to boost global vegetable seed powerhouse in Netherlands

Construction is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 17 April 2026

DCM Shriram sells 50% stake in Shriram Polytech to Dutch Firm Teknor Apex for $5.6 million

The partnership marks a strategic step towards building a globally competitive and technically advanced Plastics Polymer solutions platform

Chemical
Chemical | 17 April 2026

Evonik unleashes epoxy curing agent Ancamine 2875 to combat costly flooring failures

The product meets ASTM F3010 standards, positioning it as a robust defense against moisture vapor transmission through concrete

Chemical
Chemical | 17 April 2026

Eurofragance unveils “Get in the Mood!” experience at in-cosmetics Global 2026

It turns fragrance into a mood-boosting science

Chemical
Chemical | 17 April 2026

OCI and Prefere Resins partner to accelerate decarbonization with low-carbon melamine

OCI’s ISCC PLUS certification verifies the responsible sourcing and use of renewable feedstocks throughout the product’s life cycle and supports claims of reduced carbon emissions

Chemical
Chemical | 17 April 2026

Briefs: TANFAC Industries and Vishnu Chemicals

TANFAC Industries to supply Rs. 1,250 crore key fluorinated product to a MNC

Chemical
Chemical | 17 April 2026

Evonik launches next-gen isodewaxing catalysts to boost fuel yields

Also to cut emissions with Zeopore technology

Chemical
Chemical | 16 April 2026

PPG snaps up Ozark Materials in $65m deal to accelerate North American expansion

Ozark Materials, a well-established player in pavement marking solutions, brings with it roughly 130 employees and a network of long-standing customer relationships

Chemical
Chemical | 16 April 2026

PPG Industries slaps up to 20% price hike amid surging global costs & supply turmoil

The company said the increase will apply across paints, coatings and specialty products, implemented on a customer-by-customer basis or where contracts allow

Chemical
Chemical | 16 April 2026

Syensqo unveils stabilizer breakthrough to expand translucent polypropylene use in auto design

The CYASORB CYXTRA V9800 and V9100 range is designed to help automotive manufacturers and compounders combine modern, light-enhancing design with long-term resistance to UV exposure, heat, and weathering

Chemical
Chemical | 15 April 2026

Arkema targets AI data center boom with high-performance materials push

Data center construction is booming at an unprecedented pace, driven by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Toray unveils breakthrough sealing material set to transform MEMS devices

Toray’s solution directly tackles the shortcomings of conventional resins like epoxy

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Nouryon unveils low-odour paint additive

That cuts VOCs & boosts application performance

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

KRAIBURG TPE pushes sustainable sealing solution for automotive sector

The new TPE formulation incorporates more than 50% post-industrial and post-consumer recyclates

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Nouryon ramps up China production to power next-gen industrial technologies

The move targets surging demand across fast-evolving industries—from emissions control catalysts to electrical steel and non-stick cookware coatings—positioning the company closer to customers and slashing delivery times

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Hindustan Zinc wins key Rajasthan potash block

The block, located in the Jhandawali-Satipura area of Hanumangarh district and spanning over 1,800 hectares, was awarded under Tranche V of the Government of India’s e-auction programme

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2026

Bhagiradha Chemicals bets Rs. 850 crore on Kadechur mega plant

3x growth, China-competitive cost structure in sight

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