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.
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Asahi Kasei and Teijin Establish Distribution Joint Venture
The two Japanese companies Asahi Kasei and Teijin are merging their trading divisions.
KickStart Finals Celebrate Six Outstanding Chemistry Transfer Ideas
Six promising startup teams took the stage at the KickStart finals, impressing the jury and audience with their novel ideas for advancing sustainable chemistry.
Ineos Warns Europe Against "Industrial Self-Destruction"
Ineos has initiated or filed ten anti-dumping proceedings with the European Commission.
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.
Verdisol – Turning Organic Waste into Regenerative Soil Solutions
Verdisol, an emerging start-up in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), converts local organic waste into nanocellulose, providing an innovative soil amendment that elevates agricultural productivity.
AstraZeneca to Invest $2 Billion in US Biologics Facility
Fourth major US manufacturing investment announced this year, advancing AstraZeneca’s historic $50 billion commitment to medicines manufacturing and R&D.
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.
Halozyme Acquires Drug Delivery Company Elektrofi
Halozyme has acquired Elektrofi to expand its drug delivery portfolio, with royalty revenues expected to start by 2030 as partnered products advance to clinical development.
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.
Thermo Fisher Opens Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center in Philadelphia
New state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia provides integrated lab and collaboration space along with tailored guidance to help move advanced therapies from early research to clinical readiness.
AGC Biologics Partners with Rarity PBC to Commercialize Breakthrough Gene Therapy
AGC Biologics has partnered with Rarity PBC to provide development and GMP manufacturing of a gene therapy aimed at treating a rare, life-threatening immune disorder.
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 Billion
Johnson & Johnson is acquiring clinical-stage biotech Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion to enhance its oncology pipeline.
Novartis Launches $23 Billion North Carolina Manufacturing Hub
Novartis plans to establish a flagship manufacturing hub in North Carolina by 2027-2028 as part of a $23 billion investment in US infrastructure.
Brenntag Acquires Chem Tech Services
The acquisition builds on Brenntag's significant market position in oil and gas and serves the growing energy market in North America.
Ineos Announces €250 Million Investment to Strengthen French Industry at Lavéra
Ineos has launched a major investment at Lavera to regenerate and modernize one of France’s most important industrial sites, safeguarding 10,000 jobs, with support from the French State.
BASF and ExxonMobil to Further Develop Methane Pyrolysis for Low-Emission Hydrogen
BASF and ExxonMobil have formed a strategic partnership to develop methane pyrolysis technology for producing low-emission hydrogen for industrial use.
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.
Hoyer Expands Depot Capacities in Vietnam and Thailand
Higher cleaning and storage capacities for tank containers at central logistics hubs.
Nuberg EPC to Expand Chlor-Alkali and Calcium Chloride Plant in Oman
Nuberg EPC is expanding the chlor-alkali capacity and building a calcium chloride Plant for Al Ghaith Chemical Industries in Oman, with completion expected in 19 months.
Brenntag Downsizes Management Board, Retains Both Divisions
Brenntag has announced organizational, cost-related and strategic initiatives to increase sales, simplify the organization and improve execution.
50 Years of Expertise in Pharma & Healthcare
Europe-wide contract logistics for pharmaceuticals and healthcare - Loxxess and Michael Kuhn each bring 25 years of experience to the table - what does that mean?
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.
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.
Asahi Kasei Licenses Novel Electrolyte Technology to EAS Batteries
Global manufacturer Asahi Kasei and German battery manufacturer EAS Batteries signed a license agreement for the use of Asahi Kasei's acetonitrile-containing electrolyte technology.
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.
WuXi AppTec Sells China Clinical Research Business to Sharpen Focus
WuXi AppTec has agreed to sell its China-based clinical research services business, including WuXi Clinical and WuXi MedKey, to Hillhouse Investment Management.
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.
LG Chem, Sinopec Agree to Jointly Develop Sodium-ion Battery Materials
Sinopec and LG Chem have signed a joint development agreement to develop cathode and anode materials for sodium-ion batteries collaboratively.
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.
