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Chemistry

Sasol Restarts Idled Paraffin Unit in Italy, Lifts Supply Restrictions

Europe's Chemical Industry Still Waiting for Its Recovery

When Every Temperature Change Determines the Process

Safer, Scalable Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with Flow Chemistry

Capillary Electrophoresis in Biotherapeutic Development: Platform Methods, Fragment Workflows, and ADC Characterization

Predictive Simulation in Pharma Production

Latest Articles

Topics • Logistics

A Strong Healthcare Network

Yusen Logistics Combines Expertise for Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Topics • Pharma

Beyond Cost: What Manufacturers Look for in Investment Locations

Since COVID, pharma manufacturers have shifted from lean, centralized supply chains toward regionalized hubs — balancing cost, flexibility, and geopolitical security to build resilience against future economic shocks.

Topics • Strategy

Why Reinvention Matters for the Chemical Industry

Chemical companies face rising volatility, weak demand and structural challenges. AI-powered reinvention can offer a path to faster growth, lower costs and greater competitiveness by transforming how work gets done.

Topics • Innovation

Building India's Global Agrochemicals Platform

Atomgrid is a specialty chemicals platform built on a simple bet: put customer access before manufacturing. The company is scaling a "downstream-first" agrochemicals business towards global category leadership.

Interview

Trade and Competitiveness

The UK Chemical Supply Chain

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.

Special Issue

Explore the Future of Plastics

Circular Plastics Economy

This special CHEManager issue explores the industry’s pivotal shift towards a more sustainable, circular plastics value chain. Readers will find expert analysis and real-world solutions for today’s most pressing recycling and regulatory challenges.

Article

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.

Books

Innovation Management in Sustainable Chemistry

Gadi Rothenberg

Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain - Interview

Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Authors: David J. am Ende (Editor), Mary T. am Ende (Editor)

Analytical Scientists in Pharmaceutical Product Development

Author: Kangping Xiao

Chemical Engineering in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Authors: Mary T. am Ende (Editor), David J. am Ende (Editor)

Practical Sustainability Strategies

Authors: George P. Nassos, Nikos Avlonas

Sustainability Programs: A Design Guide to Achieving Financial, Social, and Environmental Performance

Authors: William Borges, John Grosskopf

Alive and Well at the End of the Day: The Supervisor's Guide to Managing Safety in Operations, 2nd Edition

Author: Paul D. Balmert

Delivering Safety Excellence

Author: Michael M. Williamsen, PhD

In-Space Manufacturing and Resources: Earth and Planetary Exploration Applications

Authors: Volker Hessel (Editor), Jana Stoudemire (Editor), Hideaki Miyamoto (Editor), Ian D. Fisk (Editor)

Molecular Photoswitches

Author: Zbigniew Pianowski, Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Polymorphism in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Solid Form and Drug Development

Author: R. Hilfiker, Solvias AG, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland; M. von Raumer, Idorsia, Allschwil, Switzerland

Industrial Arene Chemistry

Jacques Mortier

Applied Malting and Brewing Science

Authors: Ludwig Narziß, Werner Back, Martina Gastl, Martin Zarnkow

Biotechnology for Zero Waste

Author: Hussain, Chaudhery Mustansar / Kadeppagari, Ravi Kumar (Editor)

Natural and Synthetic Waxes

Author: E. J. Krendlinger, Deurex

Events

17November
17.11.2026 - 18.11.2026
Cologne, Germany and online

Driving innovation in plastics recycling and circular solutions
Advanced Recycling Conference 2026
November, 17– 18, 2026 | All you want to know about advanced recycling technologies and renewable chemicals, building-blocks, monomers, and polymers based on recycling.
18November
18.11.2026 - 18.11.2026
Basel, Switzerland

5th Umicore Catalysis Symposium Kopie
The event brings together researchers and industry experts to discuss recent advances in homogeneous catalysis and applied chemistry through presentations, technical exchange, and networking opportunities.
1December
01.12.2026 - 02.12.2026
Frankfurt, Germany

From Production to Application
The #P2X Conference
From Production to Application: The #P2X Conference stands out by focusing on engineering practice.
20April
20.04.2027 - 21.04.2027
Wiesbaden

GMP PharmaCongress & PharmaTechnica Expo
In 2027, the PharmaCongress will once again offer a sophisticated and practice-oriented programme for specialists and executives from the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries working in the areas of GMP/FDA compliance, pharmaceutical manufacturing and technology.

Expert Insights

Comprehensive Insights into Antibody–Drug Conjugates

ADCs for Precision Cancer Therapy

Explore how antibody-drug conjugates are reshaping precision cancer therapy and discover what it takes to successfully develop, manufacture, and scale these complex biologics.