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.
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.
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
Strengthening performance and securing know-how are core tasks for every organization - process standardization helps
How innovation is shifting from breakthroughs to continuous development and the consequences of this.
Connecting cost-advantaged production, technology leadership, access to global markets, and disciplined capital allocation to upgrade portfolio.
DP World is reshaping global chemical supply chains. Christene Smith of CHEManager interviews Markus Kanis, Global SVP Chemicals, on the company’s roadmap, new technologies, and the evolving demands of global trade.
China’s chemical industry is diversifying markets, boosting innovation, and strengthening supply chains to counter US tariffs and maintain export resilience.
The chemical industry's workforce is rapidly approaching retirement age. We need fresh talent, fast.
“Enough with the Snail’s Pace!”: Industry Leaders Urge Action to Save Europe’s Chemical Sector
The IMCD Group has appointed Hedwig Koopmans as Managing Director of IMCD Switzerland with effect from April 1, 2026.
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.
The chemical distribution outlook report by Boston Consulting Group, outlined on the previous pages, presents six key findings that capture the strategic pressures and capability shifts transforming the chemical disgtribution landscape, setting the stage for four imperatives that will help distributors to win amid uncertainty. Madjar Navah, one of the authors of the report, introduced the most significant results of the study at the FECC Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, in mid-September. Among the audience were executives of the largest chemical distribution companies, some of which we asked to share their opinions on the report’s conclusions with us.
The chemical distribution outlook report by Boston Consulting Group, outlined on the previous pages, presents six key findings that capture the strategic pressures and capability shifts transforming the chemical disgtribution landscape, setting the stage for four imperatives that will help distributors to win amid uncertainty. Madjar Navah, one of the authors of the report, introduced the most significant results of the study at the FECC Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, in mid-September. Among the audience were executives of the largest chemical distribution companies, some of which we asked to share their opinions on the report’s conclusions with us.
The chemical distribution outlook report by Boston Consulting Group, outlined on the previous pages, presents six key findings that capture the strategic pressures and capability shifts transforming the chemical disgtribution landscape, setting the stage for four imperatives that will help distributors to win amid uncertainty. Madjar Navah, one of the authors of the report, introduced the most significant results of the study at the FECC Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, in mid-September. Among the audience were executives of the largest chemical distribution companies, some of which we asked to share their opinions on the report’s conclusions with us.
The chemical distribution outlook report by Boston Consulting Group, outlined on the previous pages, presents six key findings that capture the strategic pressures and capability shifts transforming the chemical disgtribution landscape, setting the stage for four imperatives that will help distributors to win amid uncertainty. Madjar Navah, one of the authors of the report, introduced the most significant results of the study at the FECC Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, in mid-September. Among the audience were executives of the largest chemical distribution companies, some of which we asked to share their opinions on the report’s conclusions with us.
The chemical distribution outlook report by Boston Consulting Group, outlined on the previous pages, presents six key findings that capture the strategic pressures and capability shifts transforming the chemical disgtribution landscape, setting the stage for four imperatives that will help distributors to win amid uncertainty. Madjar Navah, one of the authors of the report, introduced the most significant results of the study at the FECC Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, in mid-September. Among the audience were executives of the largest chemical distribution companies, some of which we asked to share their opinions on the report’s conclusions with us.
Driving Smart Growth: How Azelis is Redefining Chemical Distribution through Digital Transformation
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
IMCD, a partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Tillmanns.
Navigating Uncertainty While Unlocking Strategic Opportunities
Consultations on PFAS restriction in the EU are making progress.
Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of SOCMA, discusses the impact of new tariffs and the importance of regional supply networks in the specialty chemical industry.
Valerie Diele-Braun resigned from her position as CEO and member of the Executive Board of IMCD at the end of April for personal reasons.
China’s chemical industry is diversifying markets, boosting innovation, and strengthening supply chains to counter US tariffs and maintain export resilience.
Valerie Diele-Braun, CEO of IMCD, shares her vision for sustainability, global expansions, and strategic direction in an exclusive CHEManager International interview.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives have become increasingly important for attracting diverse perspectives, improving problem solving and advancing innovation in companies.
This interview covers key results of the study ‘Success Factor Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Chemical Industry 2024’ by Solventure, Aimms and Miebach.
The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) highlights the shift to a hazard-centric approach in EU chemical regulation, emphasizing 'Substance of Concern' over risk-based measures.
The chemical industry is shifting to sustainability-related products, with demand growing 4.5 times faster than conventional ones. Companies must revise their market strategies to capitalize on this opportunity.
The versatile material polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is particularly impressive due to its durability and outstanding recyclability.
EU Commission imposes heavy fine of €462.6 million on Teva for abuse of dominant market position.
The Italian Olon Group, a leading international supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), presents the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report and confirms the sustainability journey toward energy transition, investments in alternative energy sources, social and economic involvement and support for the communities in which it operates
In 2024, the chemical distribution industry is at a pivotal moment, navigating both challenges and new opportunities. As distributors grapple with a landscape shaped by shifting global trade routes, demand constraints, and digital disruption, their roles are evolving far beyond traditional bulk breaking.
