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, addressing tightening regulatory requirements.
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05.11.2025 • News
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.
04.11.2025 • News
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, as part of a strategic move to focus on its core business.
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 to advance specialty chemical solutions in Singapore and the wider region.
04.11.2025 • News
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.
31.10.2025 • News
Anne-Kathrin Stoller Becomes New CEO at Bachem
Bachem's Board of Directors has appointed Anne-Kathrin Stoller, the former Head of Bachem Americas and previously the company's CMO for many years, as the new CEO effective January 1, 2026.
Curia Invests $4 Million to Enhance Sterile API Manufacturing
Curia has completed a $4 million upgrade to its sterile API manufacturing suites in Valladolid, Spain, to enhance product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
31.10.2025 • News
Syensqo to Divest its Oil & Gas Business Unit to SNF Group
The agreement marks an important milestone in Syensqo’s pure play specialty strategy.
30.10.2025 • News • Innovation
Power2Polymers – More sustainable polymers for the chemical industry
Power2Polymers found a way to create more sustainable and high-performance polymer products for specialty applications, such as lubricants, industrial adhesives, and coatings for various applications.
Merck and Promega Collaborate on 3D Cell Technology for Drug Discovery
The strategic partnership combines Merck's expertise in organoids with Promega's assay technologies.
Hovione Completes $100 Million Investment to Expand Operations at US Manufacturing Site
Hovione has completed a $100 million investment to double spray-drying capacity and expand its East Windsor, New Jersey site, positioning the facility to meet growing US demand.
SK Pharmteco Invests $6.1 Million in Peptide Manufacturing at California Facility
SK Pharmteco has announced a $6.1 million investment to expand its Rancho Cordova, California, facility with new lab and kilo-scale capabilities for solid-phase peptide synthesis and purification.
Orion and Abzena Announce Exclusive Antibody Commercial License
Abzena, an end-to-end integrated CDMO for complex biologics and bioconjugates, announced that Orion has obtained an exclusive focused commercial license to one of Abzena’s mAbs..
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.
Aenova Expands Fill & Finish Capacities at its Latina site
Aenova will install an additional filling and manufacturing line at the Latina, Italy, site. This expansion is an important step to meet the increasing global demand for the production of biologics.
BASF and IFF Launch Strategic Partnership for Next-Gen Enzyme and Polymer Innovations
The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of IFF's Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials technology platform and next-gen enzyme technologies for applications in cleaning and personal care products.
Sharp Services Invests $100 Million in US and European Facilities
Investments will bolster clinical and commercial capacity in US and Europe facilities for injectable and oral solid dose packaging, and sterile filling.
Cambrex Invests $120 Million to Expand US API Manufacturing
Cambrex announced a $120 million investment to expand its API manufacturing capacity at its Charles City, Iowa, facility by 40%.
ACG Invests $200 Million in US Hard-Shell Capsule Manufacturing
The investment will focus on developing gelatin and HPMC facilities, creating over 200 new jobs, and strengthening ACG’s 25-year presence in the US, with operations expected to begin in early 2027.
20.10.2025 • News • Innovation
Brenntag Specialties Opens New Innovation & Application Center for Food & Nutrition in UK
The Leeds Innovation & Application Center is the newest of the now 71 Brenntag Specialties innovation centers globally, 31 of which focus on Food & Nutrition.
20.10.2025 • News
Elkem Establishes Strategic Partnership for Local Silicone Supply Chain in Saudi Arabia
Elkem's agent and distributor, Silstar, has entered into a joint venture with Saudi Multichem to establish the first locally integrated specialty silicone supply chain in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
17.10.2025 • News
Roquette Opens Pharmaceutical Innovation Center in Brazil
Roquette has inaugurated a new Pharmaceutical Innovation Center in Brazil to support advanced research and development in the region’s pharmaceutical sector.
17.10.2025 • News
IMCD Acquires Dong Yang FT to Expand in South Korean Beauty Sector
IMCD ito acquire Dong Yang FT to enhance its position in the beauty and personal care market in South Korea.
16.10.2025 • News • Bioprocessing
Merck Acquires Chromatography Business from JSR Life Sciences
Merck to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leading provider of CDMO services, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions.
14.10.2025 • News
Clariant Expands Production Capacities in Daya Bay
Clariant successfully completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay plant in China, with the second production line becoming fully operational in November.
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.
Ratcliffe: Chemical Industry in Europe at a Tipping Point
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
BASF Sells Majority Stake in Coatings Business
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
09.10.2025 • News
Harke Pharma Acquires Groundbreaking Memory Complex
Harke Pharma has completed the acquisition of a highly acclaimed nutraceutical Memory Complex originally developed by Green Bioactives, UK.
A successful concept on course for expansion — maintenance Munich 2025
maintenance Munich is part of Germany's leading maintenance network and fills a geographical and scheduling gap in the industry calendar.
07.10.2025 • News
Carlyle Leads Potential BASF Coatings Deal
Private equity firm Carlyle is leading discussions to acquire the coatings division of German chemical giant BASF, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
07.10.2025 • News
Henkel and Dow Expand Strategic for Sustainable Adhesives
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Dow are expanding their long-standing strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonization across various technologies.
