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Cambrex is advancing its $150 million investment to expand API manufacturing in Iowa and enhance R&D and manufacturing capabilities in Milan, strengthening its services in the US and Europe.
LGM Pharma invests an additional $9 million to expand US manufacturing, bringing total investment to $15 million across its Texas and Colorado facilities.
Ice Pharma recently announced a strategic expansion beyond its core API business, positioning the company to compete in higher-value finished dosage, nutraceutical, and specialty excipient markets.
First Clariant facility in the United States to manufacture pharmaceutical-grade polyethylene glycol excipients for oral and topical applications.
Full-building, 15-year lease for 64,000 square feet enables CDMO CordenPharma Colorado to power next-generation peptide development in Boulder, Colorado.
The Cleantech water technology company Blue Activity has completed an €8.5 million seed financing round.
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$60 million investment to expand highly potent API (HPAPI) development and manufacturing at Axplora’s Farmabios site in Gropello Cairoli, Italy.
New $130 million facility in Jealott’s Hill, UK, to focus on next-generation, sustainable solutions for farming.
Arkema will increase Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu, China site by 20% by 2028 to meet strong demand for batteries, coatings and other high-performance applications in Asia-Pacific and globally.
Sandoz has announced the creation of a new biosimilar development, manufacturing and supply unit.
Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services has appointed experienced commercial leader Joanne Anderson as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global growth following recent capacity investments and expansion plans.
WeylChem will discontinue production at its Elgin, USA site and has established a new US sales office led by Cameron Young, Sales and New Business Development Director.
The IMCD Group has appointed Hedwig Koopmans as Managing Director of IMCD Switzerland with effect from April 1, 2026.
Lonza signs agreement to divest its Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) business to Lone Star Funds, for an enterprise value of $3 billion (CHF 2.3 billion).
Metrohm USA opened its new 15,000 sq ft Houston facility on March 24, 2026, marking its shift from leased space to a custom-built, sustainable site supporting technical innovation, training, and regional growth.
Forma Life Sciences launches as US-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for oral solid dosage development and commercial manufacturing in Irvine, California.
Expansion boosts supply capabilities of dispersions for architectural coatings, construction and paper industries in East, West and Southern Africa.
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Partnership targets scaling up zeolite catalysts for commercial biofuel production.
Thyssenkrupp Uhde has been contracted by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to conduct an integration and optimization study for NSF's biomass-to-methanol project in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Kearney's 2026 Chemicals Executive M&A Report forecasts strengthened global deal activity after 2025 gains, with executives anticipating more small-to-mid-size transactions.
Cabot Corporation is establishing new Asia-Pacific production capabilities for circular reinforcing carbons using its Evolve Sustainable Solutions technology platform for more sustainable tire and rubber applications.
Asahi Kasei will acquire all shares in the German biopharmaceutical company Aicuris Anti-infective Cures for approximately €780 million.
Investment marks continued progress against AbbVie's $100 billion commitment to US R&D and capital investments, including manufacturing, over the next decade.
Ineos will invest €300 million, backed by French government grants, to modernise and decarbonise its Lavera site, cutting CO₂ emissions by 331,000 tons annually.
Syensqo is investing about €20 million, with backing from the France 2030 plan, to install a large-capacity electric boiler and other low-carbon infrastructure at its Saint-Fons site.
Colonial Chemical has partnered with Advanced Chemical Concepts (ACC) as its national US distributor for metalworking and lubricant additive surfactants.
DFE Pharma announces the launch of its continuous manufacturing (CM) platform. It is designed to support pharmaceutical companies in the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of CM processes.
Axplora announced a multi-million-euro investment to expand lyophilization capabilities at its Le Mans site and appointed François Houbart as Head of Site.
