Gilead to Acquire Tubulis, Strengthing Oncology Pipeline
Acquisition includes industry-leading ADC platform, its clinically-validated tubutecan linker-payload technology, and next-generation platform to expand Gilead’s ADC capabilities.
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Colonial Chemical Solutions Acquires Integrity Partners Group
Colonial Chemical Solutions has acquired Integrity Partners Group, adding Chemisphere and Chemsolv to expand its Southeast footprint, capabilities, and customer reach in chemical distribution.
Chemspec Europe: Conference Program 2026
The specialty chemicals exhibition Chemspec Europe has released more details about its conference program - including key topics, session content and new interactive formats for 2026.
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals to Advance Low-Carbon Ethylene Oxide Solutions
Certified alternative ethylene oxide (EO)-based ingredients enable customers to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high performance standards.
DuPont Completes $1.8 Billion Divestiture of Aramids Business
DuPont has completed the sale of its Aramids business, including Kevlar and Nomex brands, to Arclin in a deal valued at about $1.8 billion.
Thyssenkrupp Uhde Builds Low-Emission Polyester Plant
Uhde Inventa-Fischer has signed a contract with Köksan for the supply of a PET production plant. The plant will be built in Yumurtalık, Türkiye.
CEFIC: Miguel Prieto Arranz Appointed Executive Director Specialty Chemicals
CEFIC recently announced the promotion of Miguel Prieto Arranz to Executive Director, Specialty Chemicals, as of 1 April 2026.
Merck & Co. Deepens Hematology Pipeline with $6.7 Billion Terns Acquisition
Merck has launched its acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals, a deal valued at about $6.7 billion that would add to its hematology portfolio.
Ofichem Unifies Brands Under Single CDMO and Pharmaceutical Supplier
Ofichem has unified its six brands under the single Ofichem name, creating a fully integrated, family-owned CDMO and pharmaceutical supplier.
Siemens Joins the Global Impact Coalition
Providing technology expertise across chemical value chain sustainability projects.
Prange Pharma Launches Aprilia Animal Health CDMO After MSD Site Acquisition
Prange Pharma has completed its acquisition of MSD Animal Health’s Aprilia site in Italy, which will now operate as Aprilia Animal Health, a new European CDMO platform for the animal health sector.
BASF Completes Acquisition of AgBiTech
BASF Agricultural Solutions recently completed the acquisition of AgBiTech. This follows the agreement signed in January 2026 with private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders.
Adragos Pharma Completes Acquisition of Sanofi’s Sterile Fill-Finish Site in France
Adragos Pharma has acquired Sanofi’s Maisons-Alfort sterile fill-finish site in France, expanding its European manufacturing network and prefilled syringe capabilities.
Samsung Biologics Acquires GSK’s Manufacturing Facility in Maryland, US
The acquisition marks Samsung Biologics’ geographical diversification, establishing its first US manufacturing presence and expanding regional client support.
BASF Inaugurates New Verbund Site in China
The newly constructed Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China, with an area of around four square kilometers, is more than just a major project for BASF in the growth market of China.
Resilience is the Key Differentiator in Today’s Chemicals Landscape
Connecting cost-advantaged production, technology leadership, access to global markets, and disciplined capital allocation to upgrade portfolio.
Driving Transformation: Interconnected Global Chemicals Logistics
DP World is reshaping global chemical supply chains. Christene Smith of CHEManager interviews Markus Kanis, Global SVP Chemicals, on the company’s roadmap, new technologies, and the evolving demands of global trade.
The Next Phase of Cell Line Development
In this interview, industry experts explain why cell line development timelines are governed by biology—and how the focus is shifting from time compression to smarter optimization.
Navigating Uncertainty and Driving Innovation
At CPhI Frankfurt, Christene Smith of CHEManager International interviews Axplora CCO Arul Ramadurai on navigating industry uncertainty and building strategic partnerships.
Zuripacks – Pioneering Sustainable Plant-Based Packaging
Kenyan start-up Zuripacks produces durable yet biodegradable packaging materials from banana pseudostems − an abundant agricultural by-product that is typically discarded.
Gen Z Won’t Save the Chemical Industry—Unless It Changes
The chemical industry's workforce is rapidly approaching retirement age. We need fresh talent, fast.
Cambrex Advances US and European Expansions
Cambrex is advancing its $150 million investment to expand API manufacturing in Iowa and enhance R&D and manufacturing capabilities in Milan, strengthening its services in the US and Europe.
LGM Pharma Boosts US Manufacturing with Additional $9 Million Investment
LGM Pharma invests an additional $9 million to expand US manufacturing, bringing total investment to $15 million across its Texas and Colorado facilities.
Ice Pharma Expands Beyond APIs to Create New Bile Acid Markets
Ice Pharma recently announced a strategic expansion beyond its core API business, positioning the company to compete in higher-value finished dosage, nutraceutical, and specialty excipient markets.
Clariant Expands Pharma-Grade PEG Manufacturing into North America
First Clariant facility in the United States to manufacture pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene glycol excipients for oral and topical applications.
CordenPharma Colorado Partners with BioMed Realty on Peptide Development Lab Expansion
Full-building, 15-year lease for 64,000 square feet enables CDMO CordenPharma Colorado to power next-generation peptide development in Boulder, Colorado.
Cleantech Company Blue Activity Closes €8.5 Million Seed Round
The Cleantech water technology company Blue Activity has completed an €8.5 million seed financing round.
Lone Voices in the Desert
“Enough with the Snail’s Pace!”: Industry Leaders Urge Action to Save Europe’s Chemical Sector
Axplora Invests $60 Million in HPAPI Expansion at Farmabios Site in Italy
$60 million investment to expand highly potent API (HPAPI) development and manufacturing at Axplora’s Farmabios site in Gropello Cairoli, Italy.
Syngenta Builds $130 Million Research Center for Agricultural Bioscience
New $130 million facility in Jealott’s Hill, UK, to focus on next-generation, sustainable solutions for farming.
Arkema Expands its PVDF Production Capacity in China
Arkema will increase Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu, China site by 20% by 2028 to meet strong demand for batteries, coatings and other high-performance applications in Asia-Pacific and globally.
Sandoz Creates New Global Biosimilar Unit
Sandoz has announced the creation of a new biosimilar development, manufacturing and supply unit.
Symbiosis Appoints Joanne Anderson as Chief Commercial Officer
Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services has appointed experienced commercial leader Joanne Anderson as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global growth following recent capacity investments and expansion plans.
WeylChem Ceases Production at US Site, Appoints US Sales Director
WeylChem will discontinue production at its Elgin, USA site and has established a new US sales office led by Cameron Young, Sales and New Business Development Director.
