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.
Chemistry
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.
Sterling Pharma Solutions Welcomes Karl Rotthier as new CEO
Sterling Pharma Solutions announced the appointment of Karl Rotthier as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 21 October, 2025.
Polyvantis Opens Shanghai Technology Center
Polyvantis has opened a new Technology Center in Shanghai, China, to unite R&D, commercial, and manufacturing teams and accelerate innovation for optical and electrical film solutions.
BASF Sells Majority Stake in Coatings Business
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
Syensqo Announces CEO Transition
Syensqo has announced that Ilham Kadri will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, with Mike Radossich, current President of Performance & Care, set to assume the role and lead the company into its next growth phase.
Ineos to Close Two Production Units in Germany
Ineos has today confirmed the intention to shut two production units in Rheinberg, Germany. The closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection.
ExxonMobil Cutting 2,000 jobs in Canada and EU
ExxonMobil announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs globally—about 3% to 4% of its workforce—as part of a long-term restructuring initiative aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
Safic-Alcan Acquires Anders, Expands in Latin America
Safic-Alcan has expanded its reach in Latin America with the acquisition of Anders, strengthening its position and portfolio within the region's specialty chemicals market.
