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.
Strategy
When Algorithms Make Decisions
AI in commercial processes is becoming essential for competitiveness.
North American Chemical Industries Unite in Washington to Defend Free Trade Ahead of USMCA Review
The chemical industry associations of the US, Canada, and Mexico met in Washington to launch joint initiatives tackling trade barriers and supply chain rules as the USMCA heads toward its 2026 review.
Digitalization of China’s Chemical Industry
The digital and intelligent development of the petroleum and chemical industry is a major component of China's 15th five-year plan for chemicals.
Turning Sustainability into Value Across the Chemical Supply Chain
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.
Trade and Competitiveness in the UK Chemical Sector
The CBA, led by CEO Tim Doggett, is steering the UK chemical supply chain through trade uncertainty, sustainability pressures and logistics challenges, as he explains in this interview with CHEManager.
Creating New Value through Sustainability
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.
North America at a Crossroads: Why USMCA Matters for the Global Chemical Industry
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.
The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
How Resilience, Reliability, and Innovation are Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing in the US
Maintaining and Effectively Using Critical Knowledge
Strengthening performance and securing know-how are core tasks for every organization - process standardization helps
Chemistry in Transition: From Breakthroughs to Speed
How innovation is shifting from breakthroughs to continuous development and the consequences of this.
Resilience is the Key Differentiator in Today’s Chemicals Landscape
Connecting cost-advantaged production, technology leadership, access to global markets, and disciplined capital allocation to upgrade portfolio.
Driving Transformation: Interconnected Global Chemicals Logistics
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.
Anti-Involution in China’s Chemical Industry
China’s chemical industry is diversifying markets, boosting innovation, and strengthening supply chains to counter US tariffs and maintain export resilience.
Gen Z Won’t Save the Chemical Industry—Unless It Changes
The chemical industry's workforce is rapidly approaching retirement age. We need fresh talent, fast.
Lone Voices in the Desert
“Enough with the Snail’s Pace!”: Industry Leaders Urge Action to Save Europe’s Chemical Sector
IMCD Appoints Hedwig Koopmans as Managing Director for for Switzerland
The IMCD Group has appointed Hedwig Koopmans as Managing Director of IMCD Switzerland with effect from April 1, 2026.
Kearney Report Signals Chemicals M&A Rebound
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.
Statement: Efficiency with Impact
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.
Statement: Building more Resilient Supply Chains
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.
Statement: People Make the Difference
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.
Statement: Staying Agile, Adaptable, and Focused
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.
Statement: Customer Centricity is Key
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.
Turning Insights into Action
Driving Smart Growth: How Azelis is Redefining Chemical Distribution through Digital Transformation
Ratcliffe: Chemical Industry in Europe at a Tipping Point
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
IMCD to Acquire Tillmanns
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.
M&A in the Chemical Industry
Navigating Uncertainty While Unlocking Strategic Opportunities
The Discussions are Constructive
Consultations on PFAS restriction in the EU are making progress.
Specialty Chemicals in a Shifting World
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 Leaves IMCD
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.
The Trump Tariffs
China’s chemical industry is diversifying markets, boosting innovation, and strengthening supply chains to counter US tariffs and maintain export resilience.
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration
Valerie Diele-Braun, CEO of IMCD, shares her vision for sustainability, global expansions, and strategic direction in an exclusive CHEManager International interview.
DE&I Cuts: What’s at Stake for the Chemical Industry?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives have become increasingly important for attracting diverse perspectives, improving problem solving and advancing innovation in companies.
Supply Chain and Logistics Trends in the Chemical Industry
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.
Substances of Concern
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.
