
Genentech and Roche Break Ground on US Manufacturing Facility
The $700 million project is part of Genentech and Roche’s $50 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure and R&D
The $700 million project is part of Genentech and Roche’s $50 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure and R&D
CDMO Cambrex announced that Snapdragon Chemistry, a Cambrex company, has expanded its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) facility in Waltham, Massachusetts
With the start-up of its production unit in Kentucky, Arkema develops its low Global Warming Potential (GWP) fluorospecialties to meet demand for more sustainable solutions in building insulation and thermal management.
CDMO Hongene Biotech has entered a non-exclusive licensing agreement with the UMass Chan Medical School to produce and supply extended nucleic acid (exNA) monomers and exNA-modified oligonucleotides for research use.
IMCD, a partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Tillmanns.
The role of chemical distributors in the chemical value chain is constantly evolving.
Safic-Alcan, a distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the acquisition of Ingredients Plus, a specialty chemicals distributor with a strong historical presence in the personal care sector in Malaysia and Singapore.
BASF and Yara International have jointly decided to discontinue their project to develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility with carbon capture and storage in the US Gulf Coast region.
Gilgamesh's lead asset, bretisilocin (GM-2505), is a potential best-in-class psychedelic compound currently in Phase 2 development for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).
Bunko Junko is a women-led Indian start-up that transforms industrial fabric scraps – typically considered waste – into unique fashion products such as clothing, decorative items, and gifts.
Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at the Sodegaura site of its Chiba Works for its new proprietary process to produce propylene directly from ethanol.
Vioneo has selected Lummus Technology’s Novolen polypropylene (PP) technology for a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium.
New platform connects start-ups, research organizations, and universities with leading chemical players to shape scalable circular and net-zero solutions.
Covestro has agreed to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (Hexamethylene Diisocyanate) derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, USA, from Vencorex Holding SAS.
Cefic and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined together to issue the following statement from ACC’s President and CEO Chris Jahn and CEFIC’s Director General Marco Mensink.
Former Vice President and Global Head of Commercial Development of Lonza’s small molecules custom manufacturing business to head up Arcinova, Quotient Sciences' CRDMO.
After nearly nine years of dedicated leadership, SOCMA President & CEO Jennifer Abril has stepped down. Vera Stoeva will serve as interim President & CEO, ensuring a smooth transition and steady leadership.
Nouryon has signed a long-term agreement with Arauco for the supply of sodium chlorate and chlorine dioxide for Arauco's new $4.6 billion pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Bayer and Kumquat Biosciences announced today that they have entered into an exclusive worldwide license and collaboration to develop and commercialize Kumquat's KRAS-G12D inhibitor.
Cabot Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mexico Carbon Manufacturing from Bridgestone Corporation.
AbbVie announced a $195 million investment in its North Chicago, Illinois manufacturing plant to expand domestic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production in the US.
Chevron Phillips Chemical has successfully completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.
Saint-Gobain has strengthened its construction chemicals business with the acquisition of three companies: Interstar Materials in North America, Isoltech in Italy, and Soquimic in Peru.
Bionova Scientific has opened a 10,000 square-foot state-of-the-art plasmid DNA (pDNA) development and production facility in The Woodlands, Texas.
Songwon announced today that it has expanded its longstanding partnership with Biesterfeld Spezialchemie.
Heino Lennartz will take over the role on an interim basis until Verheyden takes office in fall 2025.
Axplora announced a significant investment at its Vizag site in India to expand production capacity and reinforce supply chain resilience.
Merck transferred its Surface Solutions business to Global New Material International (GNMI), one of the largest manufacturers of pearlescent pigments.
The focus is on organizational realignment, the withdrawal from commodity products and the closure of individual production facilities.
Archroma has entered into a strategic collaboration with VJTI to advance research and innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies.
Ofichem, a European CDMO specialising in high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and integrated drug development and manufacturing services, has acquired Meribel Pharma Solutions’ site in Uppsala, Sweden.
Clariant has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Electric to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions.
Asahi Kasei Life Science, a division of global manufacturer Asahi Kasei, announced plans to construct a new spinning plant for its Planova virus removal filters in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
Boehringer Ingelheim recorded positive growth in the first half of 2025 with an increase in Group sales of 6.3% to € 14 billion.