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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.
Lonza Issues License to Antharis Therapeutics for ADCs
Lonza and Antharis Therapeutics announced an exclusive, target-specific licensing agreement to develop novel dual-payload ADCs targeting gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
Recipharm Expands US Sterile Fill and Finish Capabilities
Recipharm announced a multi-million-dollar investment in its US operations, strengthening its ability to support pharma and biotech companies with advanced sterile fill and finish services.
Wacker Opens New Production Facility for Specialty Silicones
Wacker has opened a new silicone production facility in Czechia. After just two years of construction, the first production line in Karlovy Vary was officially put into operation.
Chiesi Group Acquires KalVista Pharmaceuticals for $1.9 Billion
Chiesi Group has completed its acquisition of KalVista Pharmaceuticals, marking the Italian biopharmaceutical group's largest deal to date.
€1.5 Million Grant Propels BlueAlp and LBC Tank Terminals Toward Industrial-Scale Chemical Recycling
€1.5 million grant supports FEED phase of advancing industrial-scale chemical recycling and value chain integration.
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.
Siegfried Inaugurates Pharma API plant in Minden
Siegfried has inaugurated a new large-scale API production facility at its German site in Minden.
North American Chemical Industries Unite in Washington to Defend Free Trade Ahead of USMCA Review
The chemical industry associations of the US, Canada, and Mexico met in Washington to launch joint initiatives tackling trade barriers and supply chain rules as the USMCA heads toward its 2026 review.
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GSK Strikes $10.6 Billion Deal for Nuvalent in One of Pharma's Biggest Oncology Acquisitions of 2026
GSK has agreed to acquire US clinical-stage oncology specialist Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, its largest deal in years, to accelerate entry into lung cancer and boost growth through the dolutegravir patent cliff.
Axplora Repositions European Site on High-Potency Drugs as India Takes Over UDCA Production
Axplora is repositioning its Italian Farmabios site on high-potency APIs as UDCA production moves to its FDA-approved Vizag facility in India, consolidating supply and scaling for global demand.
Siemens and HighByte Target Fragmented Factory Data With Joint Infrastructure Play
Siemens and HighByte have joined forces to solve industrial data fragmentation. HighByte's Intelligence Hub connects OT and IT data sources to help manufacturers build and scale industrial AI applications.
IMCD opens new technical hub
IMCD has extensively modernized the application laboratories for Coatings & Construction and Home Care I&I and has now reopened them at BioCampus Cologne, a technology and innovation campus in Cologne.
Röhm Opens MMA Plant in Texas
Röhm's LiMA technology is in full industrial operation in Bay City, Texas (USA).
Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim Cancel Investments
A clear signal to Berlin: the pharmaceutical companies Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim are canceling planned investments in Germany.
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.
Sygnature Discovery Collaborates with DaltonTx to Advance AI-enabled Drug Discovery
Sygnature Discovery has partnered with AI firm DaltonTx to sharpen its drug discovery pipeline, bringing faster medicinal chemistry decisions and tighter data privacy to its CRO offering.
Northway Biotech Invests €61 Million in Vilnius Cell Therapy Manufacturing Center
Northway Biotech is finalizing the Baltic region's most advanced cell therapy center — a 3,500 m² facility at Vilnius City Innovation Industrial Park, set to open Q3 2025.
Digitalization of China’s Chemical Industry
The digital and intelligent development of the petroleum and chemical industry is a major component of China's 15th five-year plan for chemicals.
Asahi Kasei Life Science Licenses Novel ADC Technology From The Noguchi Institute
Asahi Kasei Life Science has acquired the license rights for a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology from The Noguchi Institute.
Dow and Univar Solutions 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.
Covestro Opens TPU Development Center in China
Covestro has opened its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) Application Development (AD) Center in Guangzhou, China.
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.
Wacker completes sale of shares in Siltronic
Wacker has sold 2.1 million Siltronic shares for € 89.35 per Siltronic share. The sale corresponds to 7% of Siltronic's share capital and reduces Wacker's stake in Siltronic to around 24%.
CordenPharma Acquires AmbioPharm to Expand Peptide API Capacity
Acquisition strengthens US peptide manufacturing capabilities and broadens global expertise in complex peptide APIs
From Lab to Market Challenge: How CHEManager Is Amplifying Chemistry's Next Founders
Chemistry start-up competition From Lab to Market Challenge partners with CHEManager to bridge the gap from scientific research to commercialization, offering founders media exposure, mentoring, and €10,000 in prizes.
Rôbalôtô – Smart Plastic Waste Management
African start-up Rôbalôtô, based in Togo, has developed an integrated system to manage plastic waste more efficiently and support circular economy by combining technology, recycling, and education.
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.
