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

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Novyte and Chemvera partner to commercialize AI-designed specialty chemical for polymer industry

The partnership will focus on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of a high-value specialty chemical

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Lubrizol and Polyhose launch advanced medical tubing plant in Chennai

The new facility will produce precision extruded medical tubing used in minimally invasive medical devices

Chemical
Chemical | 20 June 2026

Cosmo Films launches premium synthetic paper for high-end digital printing market

The launch aligns with the growing momentum in India's synthetic paper market

Chemical
Chemical | 19 June 2026

Evonik to slash 3,200 jobs in sweeping restructuring amid intensifying cost pressures

The measures will impact all business and administrative units worldwide.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 June 2026

FMC and Corteva strike herbicide deal to expand access to next-gen weed control tech in Americas

This agreement ensures that more growers across the Americas will have access to rimisoxafen

Chemical
Chemical | 19 June 2026

hubergroup unveils low-tack UV offset inks to tackle changing print demands

The new formulations are designed to help printers maintain consistent quality and production efficiency

Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2026

Corrosion in oil and gas systems demands integrated chemical strategy, experts warn

Protection strategies typically rely on chemical inhibitors that form a protective film on the metal surface

Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2026

Nobian launches fully electrified salt plant in Mariager boosting capacity, cutting emissions

The result is a more energy-efficient process that reduces overall energy use and cuts CO₂ emissions

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2026

Kamdhenu Paints enters premium wood coatings segment with Rs. 20 crore manufacturing investment

India's wood coatings market, valued at nearly Rs. 700 million in 2024, is projected to grow to Rs. 1.29 billion by 2030,

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2026

UPM Adhesive Materials cuts emissions 58% to advance climate goals ahead of schedule

UPM Adhesive Materials also intensified efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions by expanding cooperation with raw material suppliers

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2026

Huntsman and Olin to merge in $12.5 billion chemicals power play to create OlinHuntsman

Peter Huntsman framed the merger as a response to intensifying global competition and supply chain realignment

Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2026

Westlake expands European footprint with acquisition of major German PVC plant

The Wilhelmshaven plant is capable of producing 380,000 metric tons of PVC annually

Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2026

Lubrizol and Grasim inaugurate advanced CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat

The new plant and expanded Dahej facility give Lubrizol India’s most scalable, integrated CPVC footprint

Chemical
Chemical | 15 June 2026

Ministry of Coal pushes coal gasification as “new engine of growth” at Hyderabad roadshow

Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt emphasized that India’s coal endowment is a strategic asset and said gasification can reduce dependence on costly imports of fuels and industrial inputs

Chemical
Chemical | 15 June 2026

Sudarshan Chemical opens second global HQ in Frankfurt

Deepens Europe push after Heubach acquisition

Chemical
Chemical | 14 June 2026

Evonik raises bar on purity and compliance in siloxane additives push

The development comes amid tightening European Union chemical regulations

Chemical
Chemical | 12 June 2026

Purecycle and Innovia Films achieve breakthrough in recycled polypropylene bopp film for flexible packaging

The trial, conducted using PureCycle’s PureFive Choice resin, delivered a film containing more than 40% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content

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