Evonik Invests $100 Million in US API Production
Evonik is modernizing the API production at its Tippecanoe site in the US Over the next five years, the company will invest $100 million in upgrading key plant components.
Chemistry
How Deep Data Insights Help Chemical Manufacturers Build Supply Chain Resilience
Raw material shortages, logistics disruptions, shifting regulations. See how deep data insights help chemical manufacturers stay ahead.
BASF and Carlyle Complete Coatings Transaction
The Coatings transaction between Carlyle and BASF, announced on October 10, 2025, was completed on June 30, 2026.
Syensqo and Bucci Composites Partner to Accelerate Automotive Composites Manufacturing
Bucci Composites gains access to Syensqo's Double Diaphragm Forming process as both firms aim to qualify materials with OEMs and lift production of structural parts and battery housings.
Covestro Announces Investment Program for MDI
Covestro is supporting its growth ambitions in the MDI market by building an MDI production facility at its Shanghai site.
Merck Acquires Life Sciences Company Bio-Techne
Merck has agreed to acquire Bio-Techne in an all-cash deal valuing the company at approximately $11.3 billion.
Glyphosate: U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Bayer
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling on glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup.
Lars Wallstein to Become New Oqema CEO
Lars Wallstein will join the management team of the German chemical distributor Oqema effective July 1, 2026.
Dow's $100 Million Bet on Specialty Silicones
Dow is pumping $100M into silicones manufacturing across the US, China, and Japan — accelerating supply for EVs, electronics, and medical devices.
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) Collaborates with Albert Invent to Scale the Future of Modern R&D Infrastructure for Coatings
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), a global leader in polymer coatings, is making major strides in product development with chemistry AI company Albert Invent to advance and scale its modern R&D infrastructure.
"In the Region, For the Region"
Röhm is driving international growth with a new methacrylate production facility in Texas.
From Catalogue to Collaboration: Enamine’s 35 Years of Advancing Drug Discovery
Marking 35 years of innovation, this collection celebrates how Enamine has grown from a regional supplier into a trusted global partner.
Lubrizol and Grasim Open CPVC Resin Plant in India
Lubrizol, together with Grasim Industries Limited, recently inaugurated a Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) resin manufacturing facility in Vilayat, Gujarat.
Shell and BMW M Motorsport Renew Partnership
Shell Lubricants and BMW M Motorsport have extended their long-running partnership.
Air Products Completes $70 Million Membrane Facility Expansion
Air Products opened a $70 million expansion of its Missouri Manufacturing and Logistics Center to meet rising demand in biogas, hydrogen, and marine fuel applications.
Nobian Opens Electrified Salt Plant in Denmark
Nobian has officially opened a new fully electrified salt production facility in Mariager, Denmark. Based on mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) technology.
Olin and Huntsman Announce Transformative Merger of Equals
Olin and Huntsman, the two major US chemical manufacturers, will create a $12+ billion integrated North American chemicals leader.
Soccer World Cup: Materials in the Spotlight
The World Cup shows that high-tech materials have revolutionized the sport.
INX Announces Strategic Collaboration with Albert Invent to Unlock AI-Powered Innovation Across its R&D Operations
INX International Ink, a leading global manufacturer of inks and coatings, and chemistry AI company Albert Invent recently announced a strategic collaboration to digitally transform INX’s R&D.
Sasol Doubles Down on Germany With €60 Million Specialty Chemicals Expansion
Sasol is expanding its Brunsbüttel site with a €60 million investment to boost specialty alumina production and strengthen supply for critical catalyst applications. Operations targeted for 2029.
Evonik Opens Asia Beauty Science & Innovation Center in Shanghai
Evonik has opened its first center for beauty science and innovation in Asia at the Evonik Shanghai Innovation Park in China.
Dow and Univar Sign Long-Term Agreement to Distribute Low-Carbon Solutions
Dow has signed a long-term deal with Univar Solutions to distribute its Decarbia low-carbon product line — spanning beauty, food, pharma, and industrial markets — through Univar's global network.
Chemical industry under constant stress
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry got off to a weak start in 2026. Seasonally adjusted production fell by 2.8% in the first quarter. This was almost 6% lower than in the previous year.
Budenheim Expands Portfolio with Chelated Minerals
Budenheim Life Sciences is expanding its preventive and specialized nutrition portfolio in the Americas with the launch of a chelated minerals portfolio.
Biorefineries: European chemistry makes a comeback
From dependence on fossil fuels to strategic diversification of raw materials
Chemical Solutions Group Adds Resource Chemicals to Growing UK Portfolio
Irish water treatment specialist CSG acquires UK distributor Resource Chemicals, pushing group revenue past €100 million and advancing its strategy to build a full-service platform across Ireland and the UK.
ADNOC Subsiduary Secures $2 Billion Methanol Financing and $10 Billion Deal with Alpha Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's Ta'ziz signs a $10 billion chemicals deal with Alpha Dhabi and closes $2bn in methanol plant financing, marking over $12 billion in new investment at Al Ruwais Industrial City.
Covestro Launches Largest Energy Efficiency Project to Date
By investing in a new steam compressor at the Dormagen site, Covestro will reduce its energy requirements in Germany by 2% per year compared to 2025.
Biofuels: Bayer and BP Form Strategic Alliance
Bayer and BP start a long-term strategic cooperation to market the oilseed camelina under the Newgold brand for the production of biofuels.
Biesterfeld and Traceless Materials Form Strategic Partnership
Distributor and material innovator aim to bring plastic-free injection moulding materials to market at scale.
UPM and BASF Cooperate on Recyclable Packaging
UPM and BASF are working together to help brand owners, converters and formulators make the transition to recyclable, fiber-based packaging solutions.
Westlake Vinnolit Takes over Insolvent Vynova Wilhelmshaven
The provisional insolvency administrator of Vynova Wilhelmshaven has signed a letter of intent with the US chemicals group Westlake regarding the acquisition of the production site for polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer in Wilhelmshaven.
Maximilian Peter Heads Wacker Polymers
Maximilian Peter will take over as Head of the Polymers division on May 1, 2026. The previous head of the division, Peter Summo, will take over the management of the central Sales & Distribution division.
Ineos Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals Announce $1.7 Billion Collaboration for Low‑Carbon Methanol Facility in Texas City
Landmark facility to produce low-carbon methanol, supporting the energy transition and creating hundreds of jobs along the Gulf Coast.
Scaling Sustainability in Cosmetics
Sustainability is central in cosmetics. Commit for Our Planet turns goals into action with shared targets, clear metrics, and value‑chain collaboration, helping brands of all sizes advance sustainability.
