Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Evonik bets €80 million on biotech expansion to power next-gen pharma growth

The investment will bring in cutting-edge downstream fermentation technology, strengthening the company’s contract manufacturing capabilities for drug substances

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 April 2026

BASF doubles down on plastic additives capacity to tackle climate stress

The expansion signals more than just added capacity—it’s a strategic bet on the future of high-performance plastics as industries grapple with harsher climates, stronger UV exposure, and tightening environmental rules

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

AkzoNobel beats expectations as margins climb despite sales dip

The Dutch paints and coatings giant reported revenue of €2.39 billion, down 9% year-on-year, with organic sales slipping 1%

Digitization
Digitization | 23 April 2026

Solvay scales industrial IoT push with IMI to deploy 9,000 smart sensors across global plants by 2027

IMI is now Solvay’s preferred supplier for Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT) technologies

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Elkem sells Canadian biocarbon business to CHAR Tech in decarbonisation push

The site is now positioned for commercial expansion, with the capacity to reach up to 15,000 tonnes per year of pelletised biocarbon once upgraded

Technology
Technology | 23 April 2026

thyssenkrupp Uhde wins FEED contract to expand Brunei’s ammonia export ambitions

The project will focus on building a new cryogenic ammonia storage tank alongside a dedicated export facility designed for large-scale global shipments

Technology
Technology | 23 April 2026

Croda unveils next-gen Matrixyl Neolide to redefine long-lasting skincare performance

The move reinforces Croda’s push to fuel growth through high-impact innovation across its Consumer Care portfolio

General
General | 23 April 2026

Evonik powers up Antwerp site with major 150kV substation to drive electrification & decarbonisation

The new facility replaces the previous 36-kilovolt connection, unlocking significantly higher power availability for current operations and future expansion

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Shrieve Chemical acquires FIS Chemicals in strategic global expansion move

The deal brings together two established players in the industrial chemicals space

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Intertek acquires Mitsui Chemicals solar lab assets in India

The newly acquired facility will deliver ISO 17025-accredited testing for solar PV installations

General
General | 23 April 2026

CovationBio completes key milestone at China biomaterials mega facility & launches Xatryx brand

The facility will produce bioTHF and bio-based polytetramethylene ether glycol

Battery
Battery | 23 April 2026

Mangrove Lithium launches North America’s first commercial lithium refinery

Marks breakthrough for domestic EV supply chain

Recycling
Recycling | 23 April 2026

Agilyx seizes control of GreenDot in major European recycling push by raising stake to 50.1%

Under the agreement, Agilyx and partner Lafor will acquire the remaining 19.1% stake in GreenDot currently held by Circular Resources

R&D
R&D | 23 April 2026

Atomgrid bets big on R&D as global chemicals supply chains shift away from China

Atomgrid is doubling down on R&D-led value creation to build proprietary products and deepen its global footprint

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Eurofragance tops €200M in sales with record 16% growth as global expansion drive momentum

Regional expansion and product diversification helped drive resilience and scale in a more demanding market environment

Technology
Technology | 23 April 2026

Ingersoll Rand sharpens 2026 growth push with innovation & OEM expansion on India focus

The company is also doubling down on OEM partnerships

People
People | 23 April 2026

IMCD appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director

Angelique Kruif brings over 20 years of HR leadership built across a range of international organisations

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Evonik and Fuhua launch specialty H2O2 plant in Leshan, China

Joint venture partners to offer hydrogen peroxide for photovoltaics, semiconductors, and further markets

Chemical
Chemical | 23 April 2026

Dow reports Q1 2026 revenue at $9.8 billion, GAAP net loss $445 million

Cash provided by continuing operating activities was $1.1 billion

R&D
R&D | 23 April 2026

Sanplatec selects Mitsubishi Chemical’s Zelas TPS for new cell culture tubes

Sanplatec is leading the industry in the field of containers and devices for cell culture and live transport

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