Chemical
Chemical | 15 January 2026

BCG outlines 10-point blueprint to build the next Indian chemical giant

Indian chemical companies (ChemCos) possess the capability, capital, and credibility to grow, but now require bold ambition and strategic choices to become global leaders

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2026

Tagros to acquire Bayer's global flubendiamide business

This strategic acquisition provides Tagros with access to markets across more than 25 countries

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2026

Arkema triples polyamide production capacity with Singapore plant launch

The approximately US$20 million investment, announced in July 2025, is part of Arkema’s broader push to accelerate growth in Specialty Materials under its strategic roadmap

Chemical
Chemical | 14 January 2026

Archroma and HeiQ launch antimicrobial and odor-control textile partnership

The agreement leverages Archroma's leadership in sustainable specialty chemicals and HeiQ's expertise in innovative functional textiles

Chemical
Chemical | 13 January 2026

TANFAC secures Rs. 2,362.5 crore contract for fluorinated chemicals supply

The agreement, commencing January 1, 2027, is valued at Rs. 337.5 crore annually

Chemical
Chemical | 13 January 2026

SIKA reports preliminary 2025 sales of CHF 11.2 billion

2025 EBITDA margin expected to be slightly above 19%, excluding “Fast Forward” one-off costs

Chemical
Chemical | 13 January 2026

Atomgrid raises $7 million pre-series A funding to build a global speciality chemicals platform

Over 50% of Atomgrid’s revenue comes from exports with over 150 active customers in more than 15 countries

Chemical
Chemical | 12 January 2026

Reliance to double investment to Rs. 7 lakh crore in Gujarat over the next five years: Mukesh Ambani

Jamnagar, once the largest hydrocarbon energy exporter, will become India’s largest exporter of green energy and materials from Gujarat in the coming years

Chemical
Chemical | 11 January 2026

Olin lowers Q4 2025 outlook due to operational issues

Olin expects fourth quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $67 million compared to the previous outlook of $110 to $130 million

Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical enters final year of three-year overhaul, ramps up growth investments

Investments have been approved in anode materials, OPL FILM, synthetic quartz powder, semiconductor precision cleaning, and high-performance engineering plastics

Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

ASP Isotopes completes Renergen acquisition, poised to dominate critical materials market

The project has already secured $40 million in funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation

Chemical
Chemical | 09 January 2026

Tanfac Industries to set up 20,000 TPA fluorinated chemical manufacturing unit

The facility is expected to be commissioned by November 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 08 January 2026

Remmers to invest Rs. 300 crore in Teknovace to build global wood coatings hub in India

The capital infusion will be deployed to significantly expand Teknovace’s manufacturing and technology capabilities

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

AMAI to host Annual Alkali Conference 2026 on February 11-12 in New Delhi

The theme for this year’s conference is “Shaping the future – Markets, Technology, and Sustainability”

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Westlake acquires ACI’s compounding businesses to expand global footprint

The move also broadens Westlake Global Compounds’ manufacturing presence to Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia, complementing its existing operations in Mexico

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

SAINT-GOBAIN expands construction chemicals footprint in Indonesia

Saint-Gobain has been active in Indonesia since 1995, operating 14 production lines and employing around 1,300 people

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

European Chlorine output dips in November 2025

Average daily output of 19,488 tonnes was 4.7% lower than October 2025 and 10.5% below November 2024 levels

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Windjammer Capital acquires MFG Chemical

Windjammer intends to leverage the company's technical expertise to drive growth through operational improvements, expanded product development, and strategic acquisitions

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Ingevity completes $110 million sale of North Charleston refinery and specialty line to Mainstream Pine Products

Transaction reduces portfolio volatility, strengthens Ingevity’s margin and cash flow profile and enhances strategic flexibility

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

BASF commences steam cracker operations at Zhanjiang site

This is the first cracker in the world using 100 percent renewable energy to drive its main compressors (eDrives)

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