HSH Chemie Group Acquires Two Sweetener Companies
The acquisitions strengthens HSH Chemie’s sweetener and sugar alternatives
portfolio, adding established fructose expertise, long-standing customer
relationships, and international market access.
Chemistry
CEFIC Celebrates EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signing
European chemical industry associations celebrated the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement signature as a major step in opening Latin American markets to European exports.
Fluor Marks Mechanical Completion of BASF Verbund Site in South China
Fluor Corporation announced the mechanical completion of BASF's landmark Zhanjiang Verbund project in China.
SOCMA Announces Jenn Klein as Incoming President & CEO
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Jenn Klein has been selected as the organization's next President & Chief Executive Officer after a national search.
US, Canada, and Mexico Chemical Industry Groups Advance USMCA Priorities
Industry and government leaders from the United States, Mexico, and Canada met in Mexico City to call for a strong, fully implemented USMCA that boosts North American chemical manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
Chemspec Europe 2026 in Cologne Again
The leading trade fair for the specialty chemicals industry in Europe will create additional added value for exhibitors and visitors in 2026 with new offerings.
IMCD Opens New Beauty & Personal Care Lab in California
IMCD Group has opened a new Beauty & Personal Care laboratory in Brea, California, expanding its global network of technical centers.
Dystar Aquired by Zhejiang Longsheng Group
Dystar has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Longsheng Group following the $688.9 million buyout of KIRI Industries’ 37.5% stake, marking the end of a long shareholder dispute.
Carbios Confirms Longlaville Plant Plans While Revising Project Schedule
Carbios has reaffirmed its plan to build the Longlaville PET biorecycling plant, postponing the project by about three months while it finalizes the remaining financing in the first half of 2028.
DOMO Chemicals Files for Insolvency for German Subsidiaries
The German subsidiaries of the Belgian chemical company DOMO Chemicals - DOMO Chemicals, DOMO Caproleuna and DOMO Engineering Plastics - have filed for insolvency.
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.
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.
