Gallery - Chemical Industry Outlook 2023
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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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