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Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Evonik expands production capacity of polybutadiene products

Evonik is localizing the final production step of POLYVEST ST-E 60 in Shanghai, China, to enhance supply security

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

Givaudan to acquire majority stake in Brazilian Vollmens Fragrances

Building a partnership in Latin America to strengthen reach, drive development and growth with local and regional customers for fine fragrances, personal care, fabric and home care, and pet care

Chemical
Chemical | 28 June 2025

HELM divests European plant protection assets to CAC Nantong Chemical

From 1st of July onwards CAC´s affiliate, CAC Chemical GmbH will take over the registrations and rights for the classic chemical plant protection portfolio of HELM in Europe

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2025

Heranba Organics commences commercial production of fungicides & insecticides at Sarigam Unit

The production capacity and capacity utilisation of this Sarigam Unit will be 9,000 MTPA

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2025

AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel India to JSW Group for €1.4 billion

The net cash proceeds are expected to be approximately €900 million of which around €500 million will be used for deleveraging

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2025

Grasim Industries commences commercial production of Resin manufacturing block at Mahad

The commercial production of Resin manufacturing block with an installed capacity of 22 million litres per annum has now started

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2025

Covestro acquires adhesive manufacturer Pontacol

Attractive value creation potential through synergies in portfolio, organization, and procurement

Chemical
Chemical | 24 June 2025

Peroxidos do Brasil invests $12 million to expand H2O2 production capacity

Construction will begin in the second half of this year and is expected to be finalized in 2026

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2025

FMC secures registration for herbicide Dodhylex active in South Korea

Dodhylex active offers a novel approach to managing yield-reducing and resistant grass weeds in rice production

Chemical
Chemical | 23 June 2025

BASF Greater China 2024 net sales marginally drops to €8.6 billion

BASF publishes integrated annual report in Greater China for the 17th consecutive year

Chemical
Chemical | 22 June 2025

Silox India breaks ground for Rs. 600 crore inorganic chemical plant at PIP, Dahej

This is Silox’s one of the largest investments in India

Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2025

Lords Chloro Alkali proposes to expand chlorinated paraffin wax capacity to 100 TPD

The expansion project is expected to be completed by the end of FY 2025-26

Chemical
Chemical | 18 June 2025

Aether executes contract manufacturing agreement with Milliken

Aether will be the current sole contract manufacturing partner for a key strategic product for Milliken

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2025

Eastman launches Esmeri CC1N10 for color cosmetics

Readily biodegradable and environmentally nonpersistent, Eastman Esmeri cellulose ester micropowder delivers on performance while meeting EU’s stringent microplastics regulations

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2025

DKSH opens specialty chemicals innovation center in Thailand

The upgraded facility features advanced technologies to support customized formulation development, technical training, and application expertise for a wide range of industrial uses

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2025

INEOS Phenol to close Gladbeck site in Germany

The company is forced to take this decision due to uncompetitive European energy and carbon costs

Chemical
Chemical | 17 June 2025

Innovia launches new high-opacity polypropylene base film for premium self-adhesive graphics

PVC-free base film is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for graphic advertising and wall applications

Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2025

NextGen 2025: Session on “Women in Chemicals/Petrochemicals” to highlight role of women in the industry

Dr. Achala Danait, Dean, Strategy & Industry Partnerships; Director, Somaiya Institute for Research & Consultancy (SIRAC), Professor, Chemical & Polymer Sciences, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Priyamvada Bhumkar, Managing Director, Soujanya Color Pvt. Ltd.; Deepa Arora, Director - Human Resources & Communications, Arkema; and Shillpa Chabria, Director HR – India, Middle East and Africa, The Lubrizol Corporation. The Moderator of the Session is Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner & National Leader (Chemicals & Agri sector – India), EY are speakers

Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2025

Methanex receives regulatory approval to acquire OCI Global's methanol Business

The transaction, initially announced earlier this year, is now expected to close on June 27, 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 16 June 2025

LG Chem and Noritake co-develop high-performance paste for automotive power semiconductors

Jointly developed silver paste delivers superior heat resistance, thermal conductivity and long-term reliability

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