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Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Chevron phillips chemical completes low-viscosity pao expansion in Belgium

The expansion has doubled the site’s LV PAO production capacity to 120,000 metric tons per year

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Nouryon expands South America sodium chlorate capacity by 20%

Nouryon will supply essential sodium chlorate and chlorine dioxide solutions for the mill and construct fully integrated manufacturing facilities in Mato Grosso do Sul

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Eastman and Huafon Chemical to establish cellulose acetate yarn manufacturing plant in China

This collaboration demonstrates Eastman’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Emvolon partners with Montauk Renewables to advance carbon-negative methanol production

Following the successful completion of a field demonstration, the new joint venture seeks to develop projects to generate up to 50K metric tons of green methanol annually by 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 14 August 2025

Covestro to acquire Vencorex’s Hexamethylene Diisocyanate production sites in Thailand and US

Further improving aliphatics production portfolio by acquiring sites for production of isocyanate derivatives in Freeport, USA and Rayong, Thailand

Chemical
Chemical | 13 August 2025

Godrej Industries’ National Chemistry Day highlights R&D, digitalisation, and skilled manpower as enablers for India’s chemical growth

The Summit deliberates the need of multi-dimensional approach to accelerate the momentum for sustainability, technology and innovation in India’s chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

Siegwerk acquires Dutch coating specialist Allinova to strengthen coating portfolio

With the acquisition, Siegwerk is further boosting its packaging coating business

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

Insecticides India partners with Corteva to launch insecticide SPARCLE for paddy farmers

Sparcle is a broad-spectrum insecticide which aims to address brown plant hopper (BPH) and improve rice yields

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

Astral to acquire 80% in Nexelon Chem

The company is in process to set up manufacturing unit to manufacture CPVC resin

Chemical
Chemical | 12 August 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: India’s flavors and ffragrances sector eyes value addition for global edge

Experts suggest a sharper focus on innovation, biotechnology, functional fragrances, AI integration, and sustainable sourcing to unlock the next phase of growth

Chemical
Chemical | 10 August 2025

UPL launches herbicide Brucia for maize crop

Powered by next-generation chemistry, UPL's Brucia delivers fast, effective control of tough weeds—helping maize farmers boost productivity and profits

Chemical
Chemical | 10 August 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: Gender gaps persist as women push forward in India’s chemical industry

From research labs to shop floors, women are challenging norms but deep-rooted hurdles remain

Chemical
Chemical | 09 August 2025

India Pesticides reports Q1 FY26 PAT 79% higher at Rs. 35 Cr

Q1 FY26 total revenue of Rs. 282 crore, up by 25.8% YoY 33.9% QoQ

Chemical
Chemical | 08 August 2025

Clariant expands stabilizer production and applications for plastics industry

Clariant increases production capacity for Nylostab S-EED stabilizer with second production line in Cangzhou, China

Chemical
Chemical | 08 August 2025

Fineotex Chemical commences Rs. 60 crore new manufacturing facility at Ambernath

The first phase of additional facility will add 15,000 metric tonnes to existing production capacity in Phase 1

Chemical
Chemical | 07 August 2025

Shivtek buys 8 acres land from Bodal Chemicals to set up specialty chemical plant in Rajpura

The company will invest Rs. 50 crore in land acquisition and setting up the Phase I & Phase II of the new plant

Chemical
Chemical | 07 August 2025

Buckman and Atul forms JV ‘Atul-Buckman’ to provide water treatment solutions in India and Sri Lanka

The JV company will manufacture a comprehensive range of water treatment chemicals in India

Chemical
Chemical | 05 August 2025

PPG, Asian Paints extend India JV

This extension, effective from 2026 through 2041, builds on their successful partnership to continue providing industry-leading coatings solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 04 August 2025

SABIC reports third straight quarterly loss

The chemical maker reported a net loss of about SAR 4.1 billion, compared with a loss of SAR 1.2 billion in the prior period

Chemical
Chemical | 03 August 2025

Saint-Gobain makes construction chemicals acquisitions in Canada, Italy and Peru

Interstar, Isoltech and Soquimic generate revenues of around €25 million

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