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Canada fires up North America’s first lithium refinery

Takes aim at EV supply chain dominance

PMET targets critical minerals breakthrough with Koch partnership

The initiative signals a potential fast track into US industrial supply chains at a time when demand for secure critical mineral sources is intensifying

BASF to showcase next-gen packaging solutions at interpack 2026

BASF will also highlight a suite of adhesive technologies aimed at improving recyclability across packaging formats

Gurit starts 2026 strong with 25% growth in core business

Gurit said results exceeded expectations, fuelled by sustained demand from Western OEMs, higher sales of epoxy formulations, and growth in glass pultruded products

PPG touts $15.9 billion in sales

Strong shareholder returns at annual meeting

Solenis breaks ground on major $35M plant in China’s Guangxi hub

The plant is scheduled to begin operations in Q2 2027 and will manufacture a range of key papermaking inputs

Air Liquide bets €200M on Japan chip boom with new Hiroshima gas plants

The facilities, set to come online by the end of 2028, will supply ultra-pure nitrogen, oxygen, and argon—critical inputs for manufacturing next-generation semiconductors

Novonesis expands Asia footprint with $50 million Thailand facility acquisition

Novonesis aims to reinforce its global multipurpose production network while improving proximity to fast-growing customer bases

Emerson and OPSWAT strike global cybersecurity deal to fortify power and water infra

The two companies will bring OPSWAT’s cybersecurity technologies into Emerson’s global power and water customer base

AkzoNobel wells Pakistan unit to IGI Investments in €50 million strategic exit move

The divestment is part of AkzoNobel’s ongoing strategy to streamline its global portfolio

Symrise backs biotech push in pet food with investment in Bond Pet Foods

The collaboration is intended to widen access to high-quality protein alternatives while supporting more resilient and responsible sourcing models

US chemical industry hails ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ as Tax Day spotlights manufacturing push

Chemical manufacturers are the backbone of America’s manufacturing economy, supplying essential materials for vital sectors such as AI, semiconductors, defense, and more

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