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Chemical
Chemical | 29 April 2016

AkzoNobel proposes JV with Atul

The two companies plan to install a world scale MCA plant at Atul's facility in Gujarat, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, building on Atul’s status as a leading supplier of crop protection chemicals.

Chemical
Chemical | 28 April 2016

BioAmber secures CAD$10 million loan from BDC for Sarnia plant

The loan does not contain any convertible features or warrants, and is subject to the completion of certain customary conditions.

Chemical
Chemical | 26 April 2016

LANXESS acquires Chemours’ Clean and Disinfect specialties business

Acquisition of Clean and Disinfect business with high share of sales in North America

Chemical
Chemical | 25 April 2016

Asahi Kasei’s new medium-term management initiative

Under “Asahi Kasei’s new medium-term management initiative8,” Asahi Kasei Corp. adopts an operating holding company configuration, and the Asahi Kasei Group’s business portfolio is reorganized into three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Healt

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2016

BASF to divest global Polyolefin Catalysts business

BASF and Grace intend to complete the transaction in the third quarter of 2016.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 April 2016

Mitsubishi Chemical wins red phosphor patent case against Chinese producer

MCC believes the ruling will allow it to continue contributing to the orderly and healthy growth of the phosphor industry. It shall not overlook any party infringing on any of MCC's intellectual property, and will take every appropriate measure neces

Chemical
Chemical | 22 April 2016

BASF opens new R&D center for biological crop protection

Important step to create innovative and complementary crop solutions of both chemistry and biology

Chemical
Chemical | 21 April 2016

BASF to acquire automotive refinish coatings assets in China

Complementary product portfolio and customer base to boost BASF’s automotive refinish coatings business in China and Asia Pacific

Chemical
Chemical | 20 April 2016

Chaudhary Named Fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers

This honor recognizes Dr. Chaudhary’s outstanding contributions and impact in the field of plastics engineering, science or technology.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2016

Jacobs providing engineering and procurement for plant expansion in Louisiana

Following completion of front end engineering, Jacobs is to provide detailed engineering and procurement for the project now that Monsanto’s board has approved the expansion.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 April 2016

Arkema to divest its activated carbon and filter aid activity

Following this divestment, the filtration and adsorption business will be mostly recentered on molecular sieves, surfactants, oilfield chemicals, and phosphorus derivatives.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 April 2016

OCI and Consolidated Energy to form JV in Natgasoline

The injection of $680 million into the project, combined with OCI’s existing equity of $520 million and shareholder loans of $511 million, will complete the entire funding requirements for the project.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 April 2016

BASF announces new pigments at the 2016 American Coatings Show

Global launch of three pigments offering enhanced styling and formulation options

Chemical
Chemical | 12 April 2016

Scio Diamond reports full production restoration

Scio Diamond Technology (SCIO), the leading US-based diamond grower, today announced that it has returned to full production following its December shutdown.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 April 2016

Chemours titanium technologies announces global price increase

Effective May 1, 2016 or as contracts allow, a net price increase of $150 per tonne or the local currency equivalent will apply for all Ti-Pure™ titanium dioxide grades sold in all regions.

Chemical
Chemical | 08 April 2016

Bodal Chemicals gets nod for expansion of Vadodara unit

Bodal Chemicals has received the environment clearance from Ministry Of Environment, Forests and Climate change for expansion of its dyes and dyes intermediates manufacturing capacity (from 2,200 MTPM to 6,000 MTPM) and co-generation Power Plant

Chemical
Chemical | 07 April 2016

BASF launches new solutions to make construction faster

These applications, designed to minimize resource consumption, improve productivity and ensure buildings’ durability, are suitable for all types of construction projects.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 March 2016

Sinochem & Halcyon to create world's largest natural rubber supply chain manager

The combined business would have 35 processing facilities spanning Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Africa with a total annual processing capacity of approximately 1.5 million tonnes.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 March 2016

BASF launches Norbin brand in the US and Canada

BASF Automotive Refinish launched Norbin, a new brand of products, in the U.S. and Canada today. Norbin primers and clears are now available for purchase through BASF distributors.

Chemical
Chemical | 28 March 2016

SQM and Lithium Americas announces JV

The JV will go into effect following a capital contribution of US$25 million by SQM in exchange for a 50 per cent ownership stake in Minera Exar, a wholly owned subsidiary of LAC.

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