BASF CEO to Become Next CEFIC President
Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, has been appointed the new President of the European Chemical Industry Council CEFIC, effective January 1, 2026.
Chemistry
Ineos Announces £150 Million Investment at its Grangemouth Site
Ineos is investing £150 million at its Grangemouth site, supported by a £75 million government loan guarantee and a £50 million grant.
IMCD Germany: Garbotz to Succeed Wallstein
As of January 1, 2026, Christoph Garbotz will be Managing Director for IMCD Germany.
Infrareal and Pharmaserv Become Innexis
The Infrareal Group is now operating under the new umbrella brand Innexis. The group of companies includes Pharmaserv, which operates the Pharma & Life Science Park Behringwerke in Marburg, Hesse, Germany, and offers specialized services in the fields of logistics and engineering. The group also includes the Pharma & Life Science Park in Jena, Thuringia, Germany, and the Pharma & Life Science Park in Orth, Lower Austria.
Resilience, Adaptability, and Efficiency
Success Factors that Shape the Future of Chemical Distribution
Four Ways to Win amid Uncertainty
Strong Supply Chains, Efficiency, Digitalization, and Talent Development are Crucial for Chemical Distributors
The Sustainable Pathway
Following a significant name change from Cepsa to Moeve, Alfredo Lopez, Sustainability Director at Moeve Chemicals, has taken on a central role in shaping the company’s chemical business unit's sustainability outlook.
Chemicals for the 21st Century
Despite setbacks and skepticism, the renewables journey shows that aligning business and environmental sustainability remains possible, even amid economic headwinds and shifting global dynamics.
Resilient Industry Adapts to Challenges
SOCMA’s 2026 Contract Manufacturing Outlook shows a resilient, innovative specialty chemical sector, with SMBs driving agility amid tariffs, regulatory complexity, and global uncertainty.
Collaborating Towards Net-Zero
Europe’s petrochemical sector plays a vital role in achieving climate neutrality.
Leading Transformation
As Executive Vice President of International Chemicals since early 2024, Antje Gerber has been steering Sasol through a pivotal reset—focused on resilience, innovation, and bold sustainability goals.
Anchored in Sustainability
Dow is re-examining what it means to be resilient and competitive in a rapidly changing global landscape
Driving Sustainability Through Collaboration
Together for Sustainability (TfS) is a pioneering, member-led initiative working to accelerate the development of sustainable and resilient chemical supply chains.
IMCD Announces New Global Leader for Food & Nutrition Business Group
Emmanuel Colette will assume global leadership of IMCD's Food & Nutrition business group with effect from 1 March 2026.
Merck Opens Site for its Semiconductor Business in Taiwan
Merck has inaugurated its megasite for semiconductor solutions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The Electronics business sector has invested a total of €500 million there in recent years.
Asahi Kasei and Teijin Establish Distribution Joint Venture
The two Japanese companies Asahi Kasei and Teijin are merging their trading divisions.
Ineos Warns Europe Against "Industrial Self-Destruction"
Ineos has initiated or filed ten anti-dumping proceedings with the European Commission.
Unlocking New Growth Opportunities
The Acquisition of Czech-based MCE Pharma Marks a Strategic Step for Brenntag.
Harbour Group's Americo Acquires Fusion
Harbour Group's Americo has acquired Fusion Chemical, a specialty metalworking fluids manufacturer based in Huntington, Indiana, expanding its product offerings and capacity for growth.
Moeve and Honeywell Expand Strategic Alliance for Biodegradable Detergents
Moeve and Honeywell have expanded their partnership to scale up production and licensing of Moeve’s renewable NextLAB-R linear alkylbenzene for more sustainable detergent manufacturing.
DuPont Breaks Ground on Lubricants Manufacturing Plant in China
New capacity of specialty lubricants to accelerate business growth and innovation in the region.
Braskem and Norsk e-Fuel Team Up to Make Plastics from Captured Carbon
Braskem and Norsk e-Fuel have partnered to integrate e-Naphtha derived from captured carbon into plastics production.
CEFIC on Circularity and Competitiveness
CEFIC supports the Circular Economy Act as a key measure to boost circular feedstocks and business cases, while maintaining competitiveness through coherent regulation and demand creation in Europe’s chemical industry.
BASF Expands Sustainable Surfactant Production in Thailand
BASF has inaugurated expanded production capacity for its bio-based alkyl polyglucosides at the Bangpakong site in Thailand, enhancing regional supply flexibility and demand.
AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce $25 Billion Merger
AkzoNobel and Axalta have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal, creating a global coatings leader with $17 billion in revenue, a $25 billion enterprise value, and significant synergies expected within three years.
Chemistry is ... Freedom of Design and Variety of Shapes
3D printing has long since outgrown its infancy and arrived in industrial applications.
Nouryon Opens New Innovation Center in Shanghai
Nouryon has opened a new innovation center in Shanghai to boost localized innovation, customer collaboration, and sustainable development in key industries across China and the Asia Pacific region.
Fueling Breakthroughs: The Supply Chain Secret Behind Scalable Scientific Discovery
Technical Expertise and Versatility of Specialty Chemicals to Meet Every Research and Commercial Challenge
Clariant Announces Joint Venture for Flame Retardants with Fuhua
The joint venture, pending authorities' approval, will create halogen-free flame retardants for various end-markets.
CEFIC Sector Group Pools Expertise on the Safety of Chloroformates
CEFIC established a sector group for chloroformates, which is responsible for promoting public understanding and employee safety in the handling of chloroformates.
Aster and Lubrizol Forge Strategic Partnership for Specialty Chemicals in APAC
Aster and Lubrizol have signed a strategic MoU to combine Aster’s refinery and petrochemical operations with Lubrizol’s innovation capabilities.
Ineos Sees BDO-Production in Marl at Risk
Ineos sees its production of BDO in Marl, Germany, at risk due to competition by foreign imports and product dumping from China.
ESIM Chemicals Files for Bankruptcy
ESIM Chemicals filed for bankruptcy proceedings at the Linz Regional Court in mid-October. The Austrian specialty chemicals company is heavily indebted.
SOCMA Report Finds Specialty Chemical Manufacturers Strong, Adaptive, and Positioned for Growth
Three-year outlook highlights investment in automation, cybersecurity, and regulated manufacturing as key drivers of long-term competitiveness.
