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Honeywell Plans to Spin Off Its Advanced Materials Business

In a move to progress its strategic priorities of accelerating organic growth, Honeywell announced that it plans to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, US publicly traded company. The spin-off, which is expected to be tax-free to its shareholders, is likely to be completed by the end of next year or early 2026, subject to certain customary conditions.

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IMCD Strengthens India Presence with Parkash Buy

IMCD has agreed to buy Parkash DyeChem, a leading Indian distributor of specialty chemicals for construction and printing inks. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close next month, were not revealed.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.