Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2020

DIC ties-up with DuPont in the water treatment business

Alliance will center on sales of degassing modules for water treatment with the aim of broadening sales channels in Asia, the United States and Europe.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2020

Vinati Organics plans Rs. 150 crore expansion, to manufacture four new speciality chemicals

The manufacturing of four new specialty chemicals is expected to be completed during FY 2020-21.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2020

Galata commissions tin stabilizer plant in Dahej, India

The new facility will produce Methyl, Butyl, and Octyl Tin Stabilizers, further expanding the global reach of its Mark Tin Stabilizer portfolio.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 September 2020

Shree Pushkar Chemicals quarterly sales, proft drops

The company's sales dropped by 29.7% YoY and stood at Rs. 65.40 crores.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 September 2020

AkzoNobel acquires powder coatings business of Stahl

The acquisition gives the company accelerated access to unique low curing technology that will open up exciting new market opportunities.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 September 2020

Kansai Nerolac completes 100 years

Company is the second largest coating company in India and a market leader in industrial coatings in the country.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 September 2020

Adani Ports handled 19.26 MMT cargo volume in August 2020

In the month of August 2020, Container Terminal 3 at Mundra port handled 212,613 TEUs creating a national record of highest volume handled by any terminal in a month in India.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 September 2020

Shalimar Paints quarterly sales down by 47.7%

Company's first quarter stood at Rs. 44.5 crore as against Rs. 85.06 crore in the same period last year.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 September 2020

Amyris scales fermentation-based cannabinoid precursor

Company expects to deliver about one ton of high purity CBG through fermentation as an alternative to the traditional production method of extraction from the Cannabis sativa L. plant.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 September 2020

India initiates anti-dumping investigation of rubber chemical PX-13

India has initiated anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of rubber chemical PX-13 from China, South Korea and USA. The investigation was initiated on the application filed by NOCIL Limited which alleged that material injury to the domestic industry is being caused due to dumped imports from China PR, Korea RP, and USA.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 September 2020

BASF, New Energy sign deal for uptake of pyrolysis oil derived from waste tires

According to the agreement, New Energy will supply BASF with up to 4,000 metric tons of pyrolysis oil per year derived from waste tires.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 September 2020

Department of Fertilizers observing Swachhta Pakhwada

Program will run from 1st -15th September 2020 where all PSUs and other organizations under the Department are participating in the Swachhta Abhiyan in a big way.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 September 2020

Petronas Chemicals, PT AKR forms JV to distribute chemicals across Indonesia

Methanol will be the first product to be distributed to customers in Indonesia.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 September 2020

Veolia offers to acquire 29% stake in Suez

This opportunity will enable Veolia to build the French world champion in ecological transformation, while accelerating international development and strengthening the new entity’s capacity for innovation.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 September 2020

Showa Denko commences processing of waste plastics at kawasaki plant

The plant will gasify used plastics under high temperature, and decompose them to the level of molecules. Then gasified plastics are converted into hydrogen (low-carbon hydrogen) and carbon dioxide.

Chemical
Chemical | 01 September 2020

IMCD acquires South Africa-based specialty chemical distributor

The closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory review and is expected in December 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 31 August 2020

Lanxess, Huni to jointly commercialize modular plant concept for leather chemicals

In this partnership, Lanxess and Hüni will elaborate the individual concepts for initial customers, with Hüni focusing primarily on plant engineering and construction of the modules, while Lanxess will contribute its chemical process engineering and application expertise to the X-Biomer production.

Chemical
Chemical | 31 August 2020

Huntsman sells remaining stake in Venator for $100 million

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close near year-end.

Chemical
Chemical | 31 August 2020

Orocobre, PPES signs MoU for supply of lithium carbonite

As per the deal, Orocobre will PPES up to 30,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) per year by 2025 with initial deliveries commencing from 2021.

Chemical
Chemical | 31 August 2020

SRF to raise Rs. 1000 crore via QIP and NCDs

The company intends to raise Rs. 750 crore via QIP and Rs. 250 crore via non-convertible debentures.

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