Chemical
Chemical | 03 July 2026

Covestro expands global coatings push with acquisition of Vencorex sites in Thailand & US

HDI derivatives are key building blocks in polyurethane-based coatings, adhesives and sealants, widely used in demanding industrial environments

Chemical
Chemical | 03 July 2026

Bayer spins off US glyphosate biz into Ruveon to sharpen market focus & boost agility

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Ruveon will take full control of the U.S. glyphosate business, overseeing pricing, go-to-market strategy, production, and logistics

Chemical
Chemical | 03 July 2026

PPG upgrades Selemix Direct Pro topcoat with higher corrosion protection for EMEA market

The updated direct-to-metal coating has been developed to meet rising corrosion protection requirements in the industrial coatings market

Chemical
Chemical | 03 July 2026

Sumitomo Chemical subsidiary to launch JV with Samsung Electro-Mechanics for next-gen glass core substrates

The move comes as surging demand for generative AI, data center expansion, and high-performance computing pushes semiconductor packages toward larger, denser, and more power-efficient designs

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2026

Covestro unveils major MDI expansion push in China and UAE to secure global supply

Together, the projects underline Covestro’s bet on sustained global demand growth for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2026

BASF closes €7.7 billion coatings deal with Carlyle but retains 40% stake

As part of the deal, BASF retained a 40 percent equity stake in Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2026

ICSCE Delhi 2026 showcases resilience as agri industry confronts global disruption

The two-day conference highlighted the sector's resilience amid mounting geopolitical, supply chain and climate-related challenges

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2026

FMC locks in $400 million strategic investment from Tessenderlo to accelerates debt overhaul

Under the deal, Tessenderlo will invest at a price of $13.30 per share, deepening its exposure to FMC’s crop protection business and its next-generation agrochemical pipeline

Chemical
Chemical | 02 July 2026

Surventis launches as independent coatings giant after BASF carve-out

The company serves more than 42,000 customers across over 140 countries, supported by a global footprint of more than 30 production and development sites

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

DACL Fine Chem to set up new chemical plant at Auro Industrial Park

The company signed binding term sheet to purchase a freehold Industrial land of approximately 50 acres situated at Auro Industrial Park

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

Milliken opens Pune pilot plant to speed polymer innovation and global scale-up

The facility is built to replicate full-scale manufacturing conditions, supporting end-to-end processing across powder, dough, paste, and liquid systems

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

Resonac ramps up high-purity HF gas production

The company has announced plans to launch production of high-purity hydrogen fluoride

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

INEOS completes $190 million sale of Calabrian business to Ecovyst

INEOS Enterprises has completed the $190 million sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

Sumitomo Chemical clears key regulatory hurdle for polyolefin business integration

The company announced that the Business Integration Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, and the first-phase Absorption-Type Company Split Agreement became effective on July 1, 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

LANXESS expands India footprint with local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids in Jhagadia

With the start of production in Jhagadia, LANXESS strengthens access to its globally recognized Reolube phosphate ester-based fire-resistant hydraulic fluids

Chemical
Chemical | 01 July 2026

Syensqo and Bucci forge deal to accelerate automotive composite manufacturing

The collaboration is aimed at accelerating automotive composite manufacturing and jointly qualifying next-generation material solutions with key OEMs

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 | 29 June 2026

GFL scales up refrigerant production to meet soaring global demand

Company to fully utilize its refrigerant gas entitlement under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment

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

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