People
People | 06 January 2022

Gelest names Dr. Jonathan Goff as President

Dr. Goff holds a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech and has over 60 patents and technical publications

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2022

WeylChem completes integration of sulphuric acid production subsidiary

Company had acquired the sulfuric acid plant in August last year from INEOS

Digitization
Digitization | 06 January 2022

Henkel invests in medical technology start-up Smartz AG

With the investment, Henkel aims to strengthen this partnership and to drive the development of additional innovative adult care applications in the future

General
General | 06 January 2022

ABB launches flameproof low voltage motors for chemicals and oil & gas sector

The flameproof motors can operate reliably, withstanding extreme temperatures, corrosive dust, and humidity

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 06 January 2022

Invista acquires propylene business from Flint Hills Resources

The deal includes chemical facilities in Houston and Longview, Texas

Chemical
Chemical | 05 January 2022

Specialty chemicals market growing at 6.17% CAGR

Rising demand for highly functional, naturally derived chemicals from several end-use industries is expected to drive the Specialty Chemicals Market.

General
General | 05 January 2022

Sri Lanka clears Trincomalee Oil tank development project with India

This is a significant deal for India as Trincomalee Oil Tank project was proposed way back in 1987 but the Sri Lankan Cabinet has cleared it after 35 years

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 January 2022

SPL announces acquisition of Oxidor Laboratories

The addition of Oxidor will expand SPL's environmental capabilities further into wastewater and chemical analyses.

Chemical
Chemical | 05 January 2022

Briefs: Chemcrux, GAIL and Thermax

Chemcrux Enterprises has received environment clearance for expansion in manufacturing of Synthetic Organic Chemicals by the company at GIDC Estate Ankleshwar.

People
People | 05 January 2022

Nutrien names Ken Seitz as interim President & CEO

Seitz brings extensive global leadership experience in the agriculture and mining sectors and is well-positioned to progress the company’s stated strategy and lead the integrated business during the transition

General
General | 05 January 2022

Arxada completes merger with microbial control company Troy

Troy brings five new production sites across the world, four Research and Development centers and approximately 650 employees, enhancing Arxada’s commercial presence across the globe to further accelerate the Company’s innovation capabilities and better serve customer needs

Technology
Technology | 05 January 2022

L&T Heavy Engineering bags FCC and RFCC contract

The FCC contract is by a key hydrocarbon sector customer in the Middle East and RFCC revamp contract as part of the expansion of the Barauni Refinery (BR-9) by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)

People
People | 05 January 2022

Gurmeet Singh replaces Dr. R. K. Malhotra as DG of FIPI

Prior to joining FIPI, he was member of the esteemed Board of Indian Oil Corporation Limited as Director (Marketing) and headed various strategic initiatives under his leadership

Technology
Technology | 05 January 2022

Nelco bags Rs. 40 Cr contract from ONGC

The company will supply, commission, and maintenance of ONGC’s captive Ku band VSAT based network

Chemical
Chemical | 05 January 2022

Tilley-Phoenix acquires Callahan Chemical

The acquisition of Callahan aligns with the Company’s vision in creating a specialized, world-class supplier of high-quality ingredients supported by a robust value-added service offering

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 05 January 2022

Johnson Matthey launches new sustainable aviation fuel technology HyCOgen

The integration with the FT CANS technology provides an end to end, optimised and highly scalable process that turns over 95% of the CO2 into high quality synthetic crude oil

Chemical
Chemical | 05 January 2022

JRS signs distribution agreement with Biesterfeld for bio-based personal care ingredients

The distribution agreement covers the new portfolio of natural, sustainable and biodegradable plant- and ocean-based ingredients, which are primarily used in formulations for hair, skin and sun care products as well as hygiene products, decorative cosmetics and oral hygiene

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 January 2022

Sumitomo and Keppel enter MoU to explore ammonia fuel business in Singapore

Both companies will work on the implementation of ammonia bunkering in Singapore

Sustainability
Sustainability | 05 January 2022

Teijin Aramid and Clariter develop a carbon neutral solution for recycling of Endumax

High resistance UHMW-PE, which was once problematic to recycle, has been now successfully upcycled into feedstock as pure, crude-free industrial products.

Technology
Technology | 05 January 2022

ThermVac develops vapor deposition technologies for SiC, TaC, B4C and PYC

This is in line with the increasing demand for high-temperature heat resistant CVD components from high-tech industries.

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