BASF Opens Global Superabsorbents Performance Lab in Mumbai
The new Mumbai, India, facility will offer technical testing and application support to diaper and hygiene product customers worldwide.
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LG Energy Solution Starts Production at US Battery Plant
LG Energy Solution to produce battery cells for EVs and energy storage systems at its Lansing, Michigan facility, supporting U.S. domestic content requirements.
Mitsui & Co and European Energy Supply OMV with E-Methanol from a PtX Plant
European Energy and Mitsui & Co have entered into a multi-year purchase agreement with OMV for renewable e-methanol from the Kassø e-methanol plant in Aabenraa, Denmark.
Piramal Pharma Acquires Yapan Bio
Piramal Pharma strengthens its biologics CDMO business, converting Yapan Bio from associate company to subsidiary and expanding vaccine and biologics manufacturing capabilities.
Cancer Vaccines Get Their First Real Win
The first personalized mRNA cancer therapy to beat the standard of care is now headed for regulators.
Tioxide Restarts TiO2 Plant in UK
Production resumes at the Hartlepool facility following LB Group's acquisition, with full capacity targeted by early 2027.
Shell and Hyundai Deepen Ties as 20-Year Partnership Gets New Deal
The two companies renew their global cooperation agreement, extending two decades of collaboration on lubricants and clean mobility.
Chemical Makers Say Faster EPA Reviews Could Bring Manufacturing Back to the US
SOCMA survey finds 93% of chemical manufacturers say faster TSCA Section 5 reviews would boost US reshoring.
Eurofins CDMO Alphora Expands Capacity and HPAPI Capabilities
Eurofins CDMO Alphora has expanded its kilolab and high-potency active pharmaceutical ingredient (HPAPI) development and manufacturing capabilities in Ontario.
Sustainable Electrolytes for a Sustainable Future
Ecolyte, a women-led start-up from Azerbaijan, has developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
H.B. Fuller Receives Shareholder Approval of Proposed AMS Acquisition
H.B. Fuller announced that shareholders of Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) approved H.B. Fuller’s proposed acquisition of AMS.
H.B. Fuller Receives Proposal for $1.1 Billion Building Adhesives Solutions Acquisition
H.B. Fuller confirmed receipt of an unsolicited proposal from Ancora Holdings to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions business for between $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion in cash.
Novo Nordisk Partners with Amazon to Boost Drug Discovery
Novo Nordisk and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have partnered to accelerate drug discovery with AI. A co-innovation hub in London will facilitate efforts to reduce the time to market for future medicines.
Cambrex Milan Constructs New $30 Million R&D Facility; Celebrates 80th Anniversary
CDMO Cambrex started construction on a new R&D facility at its Milan, Italy site. The $30 million investment adds advanced analytical development and process R&D capabilities.
Asahi Kasei Licenses Novel Electrolyte in China
The partnership gives Asahi Kasei a foothold for expanding its electrolyte technology to the Chinese market.
Bristol Myers Squibb Invests $2.3 Billion in Houston Campus
The investment furthers the company's $40 billion commitment to invest in American innovation and manufacturing.
Sasol and Envision Partner on Green Hydrogen Design
Sasol commissioned Envision Energy for a green hydrogen design study at Sasolburg, evaluating renewables, storage, and electrolysers to produce eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel.
When Distribution Has to Deliver Growth
In a stagnant European market, chemical distribution is evolving from an efficiency lever into a strategic growth partner.
Univar Acquires Interpur Chemicals
Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a leading distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe.
Scienceindustries Calls for a Swiss Free Trade Agreement with the US
New 12.5% US tariffs push Scienceindustries to urge a swift Swiss-US bilateral economic agreement to protect chemical, pharma, and life sciences trade.
Mabion and KriSan Biotech Launch Partnership for Next-Gen ADCs
The partners will combine their unique capabilities to jointly develop, offer, and deliver integrated services in the Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC) segment for the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Catalyxx Announces Its First Commercial-Scale Renewable Chemicals Plant
The project represents a major milestone in the industrial deployment of Catalyxx’s technology and has been recognized as a Project of National Interest (PIN) by the Portuguese Government.
Bachem to Build Large-scale Production Facility in Switzerland
The next phase of expansion for the Greenfield project in Sisslerfeld (Eiken, Switzerland) will be carried out as part of a strategic partnership. The total investment amounts to more than 500 million CHF.
Evonik Completes Global Methionine Production Overhaul
Fully integrated production in Mobile, Alabama (USA) strengthens supply reliability in the Americas. Completion of backward integration across hubs in Mobile, Antwerp, and Singapore enhances global competitiveness.
Lonza and Engitix Announce License Agreement to Advance Targeted ADC Development
Agreement advances new therapies through Engitix’s unique focus on the extracellular matrix (ECM).
Brenntag Pharma Enters into a Strategic Partnership with Evonik
An exclusive distribution agreement for Evonik Rexim amino acids strengthens Brenntag's role in the biopharma and API markets.
Samsung Biologics to Acquire PolyPeptide in All-Cash Deal, Expanding Global Manufacturing
PolyPeptide's specialized peptide expertise and global multi-site network to strengthen Samsung Biologics' multi-modality and global manufacturing excellence.
EU Emissions Trading System Revision Proposal Risks Cutting Industry
Despite positive elements, the ETS revision proposal risks cutting industry, not emissions.
How FDA's PreCheck Pilot Aims to Speed Up US Drug Manufacturing
DCAT reports that FDA has selected seven companies for its new PreCheck Pilot Program, designed to encourage US-based drug manufacturing through earlier engagement and a more predictable regulatory path.
Lisa Kelly Appointed Managing Director of BASF in the UK
As Managing Director, Lisa will provide strategic leadership for BASF in the UK, supporting the company’s licence to operate and ensuring the business continues to contribute to BASF’s long-term success.
Ovomas – High-Value Products From Eggshell Waste
Ovomas, a start-up from Ecuador, creates high-value pharmaceutical products from eggshell waste, including high-purity calcium citrate, nutraceutical capsules, and vitamin-enriched gummies.
Air Liquide Invests Over $160 Million in US to Supply Advanced Chip Manufacturing
Air Liquide is investing over $160 million to build a new Arizona facility supplying ultra-high-purity gases, including low-carbon hydrogen, to a leading chipmaker's fab expansion, starting operations in 2028.
Olon Expands Concord, Ohio Site, Doubling US Manufacturing Capacity
Olon has completed a major expansion at its Concord, Ohio facility, doubling production capacity and strengthening the site's role as a US manufacturing hub within its global development network.
Shell Divests India's Sprng Energy in $1.8 Billion Deal with Aditya Birla
Shell has agreed to sell its Sprng Energy renewables business in India to Aditya Birla Renewables for $1.8 billion, as part of its strategy to streamline and improve returns in its power portfolio.
Fujifilm Biotechnologies Selected for FDA PreCheck Pilot Program to Advance US Drug Manufacturing
Fujifilm Biotechnologies' Holly Springs, NC facility has been chosen as one of seven participants in the FDA's PreCheck Pilot Program, aimed at strengthening US pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory readiness.
