Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 10 October 2023

ChemConnect 2023: Session on Supply chain resilience in chemical logistics: Managing risks and disruptions

Speakers for the Session are: Anjani Prasad, Managing Director & Vice President, South Asia Textile Effects, Archroma; K. V. Raghavan, Joint General Manager - Supply Chain management, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.; Mahendra Shelke, Head - Logistics & Warehousing, LANXESS India Pvt. Ltd.; Mitesh Gangar, VP & Head - Business & Supply Chain, Aarti Industries Ltd.; Vishal R. Upadhye, Head – Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations, South Asia, Huntsman International; Ravindra Gadre, Chief Procurement Officer & SCM, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; and Ramanuj Kankani, Finance and Operations Director, IMCD India

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 10 October 2023

ChemConnect 2023: Session on digitalization and automation in chemical logistics

Speakers for the session are: Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Dy. Industrial Advisor, DCPC, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers; Samir H. Rawal, Vice President – APAC, Australia & New Zealand, Indorama Ventures IOD; Ranbir Chatterjee, Vice President - Deliver & SHEQ - South Asia, Linde; Deepak Keni, EVP – Digital, Strategy and Transformation, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 09 October 2023

ChemConnect 2023: Session on changing role of ports for chemical logistics

Speakers for the Session are: Haresh Lalwani, Managing Director, Sun Logistics; Capt. Ram Iyer, India Representative, Haropa Port; Rajnish Khandelwal, President, J.M. Baxi & Co.; and Daljit Singh Kohli, India Representative, Port of Antwerp - Bruges

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 09 October 2023

ChemConnect 2023: Session on safety measures and regulations for chemical storage and transportation

Speakers for the Session are: Shanker Kuppuswamy, CEO, Nicer Globe; Vineet Kumar, Head – Supply Chain Excellence, DFPCL; Mrinal Das, Sr. VP, Dorf Ketal Chemicals; Prakash Bondre, VP - Manufacturing, Sumitomo Chemical India, Capt. Pankaj Mehrotra, CEO - Shipping Agency, Samsara group, India; and Paresh Rakesh, Regional Head, Netradyne

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 06 October 2023

ICN organizes conference on logistics and supply chain ‘ChemConnect 2023’ on Oct. 13

The theme of the ChemConnect 2023 is "Transforming To A New Better."

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 04 October 2023

DKSH inks new partnership with Vink Chemicals in China

Vink Chemicals has entrusted DKSH to grow its specialties business in China

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 03 October 2023

UPM selects Brenntag as exclusive European distributor of new bio-based MEG

The new distribution agreement will bring UPM BioPura to market

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 27 September 2023

IMCD Korea acquires Needfill to strengthen its position in coatings and construction market

Needfill has long-standing partnerships with some of the leading global suppliers and serves the paint, coatings, inks, textiles, electronics, and polymer markets.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 23 September 2023

ALBIS gets distribution rights for Evonik’s polymers Vestakeep Peek in Europe

The new partnership adds another premium line of high-performance thermoplastics to ALBIS

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 22 September 2023

Vopak agrees to sale three chemical terminals in Rotterdam to Infracapital for Euro 407 million

The combined operational capacity of the three terminals is 1.4 million cbm

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 21 September 2023

Brenntag Specialties to acquire Colony Gums to strengthen life science portfolio

Colony Gums is a US-based manufacturer of stabilizer blends and a blending services provider

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 19 September 2023

NHAI inks agreement to develop Rs. 1,770 crore multi modal logistics park at Bengaluru

Multi Modal Logistics Park set to become first and largest MMLP implemented in the country under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 11 September 2023

Univar expands distribution relationship with Dow in Germany for silicone additives and resins

Univar Solutions continues to strengthen its CASE and industrial products portfolio

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 11 September 2023

Univar acquires Canadian distributor FloChem

FloChem is a distributor of commodity and specialty chemical solutions from North American manufacturers

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 08 September 2023

Brenntag Specialties acquires operative business of Chemgrit Group

Acquisition fits Brenntag’s strategy as a leading consolidator in the industry and its goal of further strengthening its position in growing specialty markets

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 31 August 2023

CB&I gets approval for LH2 cargo containment system from DNV

The AiP confirms that the containment system aligns with applicable safety standards

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 30 August 2023

Meraxis launches distribution of high-quality RC Plast regranulates

RC Plast has an extensive and established network of suppliers with access to post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial sources (PIR).

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 21 August 2023

Zhongbai Xingye and Arla Foods Ingredients join hands to advance Chinese nutrition business

New distribution agreement covers the full range of Arla Foods Ingredients’ premium product portfolio and is effective immediately

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 20 August 2023

Univar and Climax Molybdenum enters into distribution agreement for Latin American market

The expanded agreement builds on the existing strategic alliance between the companies in the United States

Supply Chain

Supply Chain | 18 August 2023

dsm-firmenich appoints Univar distributor for Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean

Exclusive agreement to provide beauty and personal care customers access to the complete dsm-firmenich portfolio

Startups

Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

Commerce Minister Goyal to inaugurate Startup Mahakumbh today

GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

GAIL invites fresh round of proposals for equity investment in startups

PETRONAS Futuretech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy

PETRONAS Futuretech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy

Chemical

Safex Chemicals files DRHP with SEBI for IPO

Safex Chemicals files DRHP with SEBI for IPO

Dow to close three European sites

Dow to close three European sites

GACL flags of first dispatch of Benzyl Alcohol and Benzaldehyde

GACL flags of first dispatch of Benzyl Alcohol and Benzaldehyde

Petrochemical

SIBUR begins construction of Russia's largest production facility for catalysts for modern materials

SIBUR begins construction of Russia's largest production facility for catalysts for modern materials

PureCycle raises $300 million to boost growth

PureCycle raises $300 million to boost growth

Haldia Petrochemicals completes maintenance turnaround of its complex

Haldia Petrochemicals completes maintenance turnaround of its complex

Energy

Air Liquide invests in new ASU and CFS in Gujarat

Air Liquide invests in new ASU and CFS in Gujarat

SOCAR and SEFE ink 10-year gas supply agreement

SOCAR and SEFE ink 10-year gas supply agreement

GAIL discharges first LNG vessel at the Dabhol LNG Terminal

GAIL discharges first LNG vessel at the Dabhol LNG Terminal

Digitization

NextGen Summit 2025: Digital transformation gains momentum with Industry 4.0 adoption

NextGen Summit 2025: Digital transformation gains momentum with Industry 4.0 adoption

Syensqo achieves certification for its digital PCF method

Syensqo achieves certification for its digital PCF method

GAIL goes live with 'RISE with SAP - S/4HANA on Cloud'

GAIL goes live with 'RISE with SAP - S/4HANA on Cloud'

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Opinion

Friendshoring chemical production to India - A shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce geopolitical risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector

Friendshoring chemical production to India - A shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce geopolitical risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector

Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry: Mahesh Singhi, Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors

Emerging investment scenario in Indian chemical industry: Mahesh Singhi, Founder & Managing Director, Singhi Advisors

Interviews

Our focus will be on product diversification over the next five years: Amit Agarwal, Managing Director, Jindal Speciality Chemicals India

Our focus will be on product diversification over the next five years: Amit Agarwal, Managing Director, Jindal Speciality Chemicals India

Amit Agarwal Managing Director, Jindal Speciality Chemicals India

Automation gives flexibility to scale up and change products without losing consistency: G. Balaji, SVP, Energy Industries, ABB India

Automation gives flexibility to scale up and change products without losing consistency: G. Balaji, SVP, Energy Industries, ABB India

G. Balaji SVP, Energy Industries, ABB India

Focusing on cost and quality to remain preferred supplier for our valued customers: Sabaleel Nandy, Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

Focusing on cost and quality to remain preferred supplier for our valued customers: Sabaleel Nandy, Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

Sabaleel Nandy Executive Director & CEO, DCM Shriram Chemicals

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NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

NextGen Summit 2024: Inviting Investment to achieve US $2 Trillion Chemical Economy by 2047

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