Nexeo Plastics has announced a strategic partnership with Azhar Plastics to represent its portfolio and that of its authorized suppliers in Morocco. This collaboration marks a key milestone in Nexeo Plastics’ expansion across North Africa, aiming to deliver technical and logistical excellence closer to local customers.  Designed to provide tailored solutions Under this agreement, Azhar Plastics […]

Vanden Recycling is supporting Prof. Michael Johnston at University of Oxford’s Department of Physics to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the recycling industry: identifying and sorting complex plastic waste with greater precision. Solution that can be used across UK and beyond This partnership, supported by the UK Research and Innovation Engineering and

DOMO Chemicals and BASF have finalized the purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ 49% share in the Alsachimie joint venture, making BASF the sole owner of the production entity for polyamide (PA) 6.6 precursors in Chalampé, France. The parties have agreed to not disclose financial details of the transaction. Produces essential precursors for polyamides Alsachimie was founded in February 2020

BASF has sold its business with Styrodur®, an insulation material made from extruded polystyrene (XPS) to Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG (BACHL). Following approval by the relevant authorities, the transaction was completed with effect from June 30, 2025. The sale also includes the brand Styrodur®. The parties have agreed to keep the financial details

INEOS Styrolution now provides Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data for all its products using a state-of-the-art tool, delivering transparent emissions data from raw material sourcing through manufacturing up until the factory gate. PCF data is calculated using the Atos PCF platform, with the methodology certified by TÜV Rheinland. Enables transparency to reduce scope 3 emissions With

Toray Advanced Composites, Daher, and TARMAC Aerosave announce the launch of a joint End-of-Life Aerospace Recycling Program for commercial aircraft production. Working with Airbus, this collaborative initiative will focus on advancing recycling technology practices in aerospace manufacturing by recovering and reusing end-of-life secondary structural components made from continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites. Repurpose Airbus 380 parts

Published on 2025-06-27. Edited By : SpecialChem  Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with PolySource, a distributor of high-performance polymer solutions. The agreement, under Indorama Ventures’ Combined PET (CPET) segment, positions PolySource as an authorized distributor of specialty PET and PEN polymers across North America and key global markets. Expands access

  Syensqo and Terma signed a strategic collaboration agreement. Both parties committed to developing a growth framework to foster collaboration and leverage each partner’s expertise and resources to advance joint initiatives. Terma is renowned for its mission-critical solutions in aerospace, defense and security. Integrate specialty polymers into world-class defense systems With support from Syensqo’s Heanor Application Center

ALBIS is strengthening its long-standing partnership with BASF through new distribution rights for Ultramid® (PA), Ultramid® Advanced (PPA), Ultradur® (PBT), Ultraform® (POM) and Ultrason® (PSU, PESU, PPSU) in Italy. Solutions for automotive, E&E, appliances and medical sectors The family-owned distributor based in Hamburg has served as an international distribution partner for BASF’s brands for more than fifty

LyondellBasell (LYB), a licensor of polyolefin technologies, announced that SHCCIG Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd., will license four key technologies for a major new petrochemical complex in Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, China. To manufacture high-performance PP and PE products The comprehensive technology package includes Spheripol and Spherizone technologies for two polypropylene plants (400 KTA each), Hostalen

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announces that it has decided to move its subsidiary Mitsubishi Chemical Polymer Nantong Co., Ltd., currently located in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China, to a new location. The company primarily manufactures and sells acrylic resin molding material (PMMA).  Background of the decision The Company’s PMMA manufacturer and seller Mitsubishi Chemical Polymer Nantong Co.,

Syensqo announces that its innovative Ajedium™ PEEK (polyetheretherketone) slot liners and slot wedges and KetaSpire® PEEK magnet wire insulation have been selected by Mavel Powertrain for integration into their latest high-voltage electric motor for a renowned premium sports car manufacturer.  Support operations at over 800 volts The combination of Ajedium™ PEEK slot liners and monolayer KetaSpire® PEEK magnet wire

In a landmark achievement for carbon utilization and sustainable chemical production, OCOchem announces the successful start-up and commissioning of the world’s first pilot plant to produce hydrogen formate and potassium formate at industrial scale using only carbon dioxide and water as feedstocks. $5.0 Mn facility The $5.0 million facility, capable of producing 60 tons of

BASF announces the successful startup of its new world-scale hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, France, construction of which began in 2022. The plant increases BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons. Strategic coatings market expansion in Europe The plant is an essential component of BASF’s strategic path forward in its polyamide (PA) 6.6 business

In line with new legislative trends and growing commitment to environmental sustainability, the packaging industry is undergoing a significant shift toward the use of recycled materials over virgin plastics. This movement has been largely driven by the new EU Regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, which prioritizes the use of recycled content in products