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Technology
Technology | 21 October 2025

BASF and IFF join forces to accelerate innovation in enzyme and polymer

The collaboration aims to deliver breakthrough solutions at scale that enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations and reduce environmental impact

Technology
Technology | 21 October 2025

BASF Coatings partners with Xiaomi to co-create 100 car colors

Three-year initiative to deliver 100 exclusive colors for Xiaomi vehicles

R&D
R&D | 21 October 2025

BASF Aroma Ingredients launches new Isobionics natural lime flavor ingredient

Isobionics Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, produced with cutting-edge fermentation technology, has an exceptionally high purity

Chemical
Chemical | 21 October 2025

BASF inaugurates neopentyl glycol Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

80,000 metric tons of neopentyl glycol (NPG) started up, boosting BASF’s global NPG capacity to 335,000 metric tons annually

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 October 2025

Brenntag and Momentive expand partnership to Philippines

Brenntag’s Material Science CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) division will distribute Momentive’s portfolio of advanced silicone and specialty solutions in the Philippines

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Stahl reopens Ranipet facility

The upgraded facility integrates coatings formulation production, research and development, application laboratories, and testing capabilities

People
People | 20 October 2025

ABB appoints Christian Nilsson as Chief Financial Officer

Nilsson holds an MBA in International Finance from the European University Brussels

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Driving innovation: Industry engagement key to India’s R&D growth

unanimously agreed that comprehensive, accurate data is vital to designing informed, evidence-based policies that can accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a global innovation leader

Chemical
Chemical | 20 October 2025

BASF Coatings unveils 2025–2026 automotive color trends collection

Bridging ideas and emotions with innovation and sustainability at the core

Technology
Technology | 20 October 2025

Lummus and KMG to set up digital center of excellence in Kazakhstan

New center will focus on advancing digitalization, innovation and industrial operations in Kazakhstan

Technology
Technology | 20 October 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical completes wastewater-treatment pilot plant at Hiroshima plant

This completed pilot facility aims to establish a cost-competitive, advanced wastewater treatment technology

R&D
R&D | 20 October 2025

Givaudan inaugurates white biotechnology innovation centre in Toulouse

The new site will enrich its Active Beauty business’ commitment to create high-performing active cosmetic ingredients that meet evolving consumer needs

Chemical
Chemical | 20 October 2025

Venator to sell titanium oxide manufacturing assets in UK to LB Group, China

The Greatham site is transitioning into an idle state due to challenging market conditions

Battery
Battery | 20 October 2025

Talga and SQM agree to terminate Aero Project JV

Aero hosts critical minerals including gallium, caesium and lithium

Technology
Technology | 20 October 2025

NextChem bags study for waste-to-methanol plant at Norway's Mongstad refinery

With the support of NextChem, Mana (NG Nordic) and Equinor are entering an early-stage strategic partnership to explore the potential development of the Nordics' first large-scale waste-to-methanol project at Mongstad complex

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 October 2025

Forty chemical manufacturing CEOs express concerns over rail merger to President Trump

The letter warns that the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will severely harm competition

Chemical
Chemical | 19 October 2025

Laxmi Organic Industries commissions Phase 1 of synthetic organic chemicals facility

The company has also successfully dispatched its first shipment of products from the Dahej site

Chemical
Chemical | 19 October 2025

Meghmani increases Bifenthrin manufacturing capacity to 5,000 MT per annum

This capacity alignment supports Meghmani’s recent product registrations in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina

General
General | 19 October 2025

Aeroflex receives Rs. 7.8 crore new order

This order has been received for the Aeroflex Bellow Division and pertains to the supply of liquid cooling solutions for data centers developed for the subsidiary of U.S. based corporation

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 19 October 2025

DESCO Infratech inks MoU with KP Group for hydrogen-natural gas blending projects

KPI Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Private Limited will be responsible for project investments and financial commitments, including the development of renewable energy and green hydrogen infrastructure

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