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Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2020

Petronas Chemicals and PCC to jointly build oxyalkylates plant in Malaysia

The construction of the facility is targeted to commence in 2021 while production is scheduled to begin in 2023.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2020

Mitsui Chemicals teams up with Nagaoka University of Technology for joint research to develop plastic waste recycling

The research is focused on developing effective plastic recycling technology for a circular economy.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2020

IIT Delhi gets funding support to develop 3D-printed face shield

Clifford Chance Business Services has provided financial support to IIT Delhi for developing 3D-printer face shield.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2020

Russia's Shchekinoazot uses Topsoe's methanol and ammonia technology

This is the first methanol plant in the world that also allows production of small volumes of ammonia and the plant is designed to co-produce 450,000 tons of methanol and 135,000 tons of ammonia per year.

Chemical
Chemical | 17 September 2020

NFL reports rise in quarterly sales, profits

Total sales rose by 8.74% YoY and reached Rs.2837.90 crores in the first quarter.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Wacker opens R&D center in Shanghai

The new lab will conduct fundamental research in order to develop novel silicone-based thermal interface products and solutions for the electrical vehicle market as well as for consumer electronics and telecommunication industries.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

LANXESS plans to expand capacity for Oxone monopersulfate at Memphis

The capacity expansion is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022 with a target to increase production by 50 percent.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Two-thirds of process industry to opt for digital transformation by 2030 says Yokogawa study

Cyber security, cloud, analytics, and big data, and artificial intelligence are three key areas in which companies are planning significant investment over the next three years.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Chemcon to launch IPO on September 21

Funds will be used to expand its manufacturing operations and production capacity at Manjusar, Vadodara.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

SABIC partners with Elkamet on using renewable feedstock for lighting applications

Elkamet will be using SABIC’s LEXAN polycarbonate (PC) resin based on certified renewable feedstock in several end applications for the lighting industry.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Olin announces partial redemption of senior notes

The notes were issued in connection with the 2015 Dow Chlorine Products acquisition.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

Trinseo, Fernholz to commercialize recycled polystyrene for food packaging

The latest Form Fill Seal (FFS) formulations incorporate 40% r-PS, depending on final application based on Trinseo’s technology, which embeds the material into the polymerization process using solvent processes.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

DKSH launches new digital sourcing portal for specialty chemicals and ingredients

Through Discover, companies can connect with DKSH’s innovation and formulation specialists from a network of 46 innovation centers worldwide.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 September 2020

IMCD raises €400 million to fund recent acquisition

The funds will be used by IMCD to finance the acquisition of 70% of Signet Excipients Private Limited, one of the leading distributors of excipients in India.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

IMCD to acquire Indian pharma ingredients distributor Signet

Based in Mumbai, Signet is also active in India, Bangladesh, the Middle East and Africa.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

BASF acquires proprietary L-glufosinate ammonium technology from AgriMetis

Acquisition further strengthens BASF’s competitive position in the crop protection industry by delivering a new tool to fight weed resistance.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

AmSty, INEOS Styrolution and Trinseo to jointly explore recycling options for polystyrene

The partnership targets advancements in all technical aspects to enable scaled investment in advanced commercial recycling solutions.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

BASF launches new red phosphorus product range for Asia region

New Red Phosphorus polyamide solution meets market demand for high-performance power electronics.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

GCP appoints Simon Bates as its new CEO, President

Bates will join the company on October 1, 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

AkzoNobel receives Boeing approval for color blending in China

The certification means the site has been certified by Boeing to blend AkzoNobel’s industry-leading basecoat/clearcoat system, Aerodur 3001/3002, locally in China with OEM approval.

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