FECC backs the EU's Industrial Accelerator Act, calling for streamlined permitting, competitive supply chains, SME-friendly measures, and a regulatory balance between climate ambition and industrial competitiveness.
The new building increases metrology and inspection capacity fivefold and supports chip manufacturers in the advanced packaging of AI chips.
Explore how pellet-based systems can de-risk development and scale-up of robust modified-release formulations across the product lifecycle.
Distributor and material innovator aim to bring plastic-free injection moulding materials to market at scale.
UPM and BASF are working together to help brand owners, converters and formulators make the transition to recyclable, fiber-based packaging solutions.
On April 22, 2026, Symrise opened its modernized Food & Beverage site in Parets del Vallès near Barcelona.
Maximilian Peter will take over as Head of the Polymers division on May 1, 2026. The previous head of the division, Peter Summo, will take over the management of the central Sales & Distribution division.
All closing conditions satisfied for the acquisition of three small molecule sites in the US and Australia; closing to occur as of May 1, 2026. Adds highly demanded US-based manufacturing capacity to Siegfried's network.
Landmark facility to produce low-carbon methanol, supporting the energy transition and creating hundreds of jobs along the Gulf Coast.
New facility serves biopharma manufacturers throughout the region with local access to customer purification studies across Ecolab's Purolite Resin portfolio
As sustainability shifts from ambition to expectation, distributors must turn ESG into results. Michael Heite, Azelis, explains how sustainability is embedded across the value chain to drive impact and business value.
Innovative supply‑chain solutions turn logistics into a competitive edge by boosting reliability, transparency, resilience, and sustainability, helping chemical companies win customers and differentiate in the market
India’s CDMO sector is rapidly advancing: stronger R&D, complex chemistry, digitalization, and efficiency gains. Astec boosts this with new R&D centers, automation, and global‑standard operations.
Unither Pharmaceuticals welcomes Henrik Krüpper as Chief Executive Officer of the Group, starting May 4.
Mitsubishi Chemical drives decarbonization and circularity through material innovation, aiming to become a Green Specialty Company by 2035 and support global environmental and societal progress.
The investment, its largest since its inception, demonstrates continued progress against AbbVie's $100 billion commitment to US R&D and capital investments, including manufacturing, over the next decade.
Evonik is expanding its biotechnological production capacities at the Fermas site in Slovenská Ľupča with an investment of around €80 million
Dutch green chemtech start-up Affix Labs has raised an investment of €1 million for the European expansion of its sustainable insect repellent.
Amid geopolitical fragmentation and supply chain shifts, regional trade deals now serve as strategic tools for industrial policy, investment stability, and regulatory alignment—especially in North America.
How Resilience, Reliability, and Innovation are Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing in the US
Byphar is Brenntag's new biopharma-focused brand designed to bring quality, efficiency and flexibility to every stage of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Shrieve Chemical Company has acquired Aberdeen-based FIS Chemicals, expanding Shrieve’s product portfolio and presence across key industrial end markets; deal terms were not disclosed.
Ineos Inovyn to sell its stake in Italy’s Inovyn Produzione Italia (Rosignano, Tavazzano sites) to Esseco Industrial. Deal expected in 2026, pending approvals; operations and supply unchanged during transition.
Plastic additives from the tailoring industry
How innovation is shifting from breakthroughs to continuous development and the consequences of this.
Ghanaian start-up Ecovon produces coconut-husk boards as an alternative to MDF (medium-density fibreboard), made without intentionally added toxic chemicals.
Asahi Kasei has completed its acquisition of Germany’s Aicuris, adding three antiviral assets, in a deal previously reported at about €780 million.
Dow CEO Jim Fitterling will step down to become Executive Chair, while current COO Karen S. Carter has been appointed CEO effective July 1, 2026. The move follows a multi-year succession process.
Acquisition includes industry-leading ADC platform, its clinically-validated tubutecan linker-payload technology, and next-generation platform to expand Gilead’s ADC capabilities.
Colonial Chemical Solutions has acquired Integrity Partners Group, adding Chemisphere and Chemsolv to expand its Southeast footprint, capabilities, and customer reach in chemical distribution.
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.
Certified alternative ethylene oxide (EO)-based ingredients enable customers to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high performance standards.
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.
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 recently announced the promotion of Miguel Prieto Arranz to Executive Director, Specialty Chemicals, as of 1 April 2026.
