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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.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

Stora Enso to invest €10 mn in dispersion barrier technology

The investment in new dispersion technology aims to achieve the desired barrier properties in a more sustainable way.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

India proposes new bills for transforming agriculture sector

Three new bills proposed are Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020; and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

PI Industries forms new subsidiaries

The two new subsidiaries are PI Enzachem Private Limited and PI Fermachem Private Limited.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

Agilyx to raise fresh equity by listing shares on Oslo Merkur market

The additional equity will be used to drive commercialization of projects, strengthen Agilyx's technology platform, and accelerate growth in Europe and Asia.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2020

Merck announces HPAPI, ADC capacity expansion in Wisconsin

Completion is expected by mid-2022 and should add approximately 50 full-time jobs starting in 2021.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2020

Clariant enters catalyst R&D partnership with Tianjin University

New catalyst formulas and catalytic solutions will focus on Chinese customers’ needs.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2020

Lanxess India donates ventilators to hospitals in Thane

The company has donated six ventilators worth over INR 1 crore to Kaushalya Medical Foundation Trust Hospital and Bethany Hospital in Thane.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2020

Krishana Phoschem aims to reduce India's DAP fertilizer imports

Company is planning to manufacture first ever DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) & NPK Complexes (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potash) (NPK) plant in Madhya Pradesh by 2022.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2020

Solvay signs new distribution deal for selling its specialty polymers in North America

Partnership with Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC expands Solvay’s North American presence by providing customers with additional access to Tecnoflon products along with technical and problem-solving resources.

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