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

Sulzer has recently signed a supply contract with Emirates Biotech to provide the proprietary equipment that will serve as the technological core of the world-scale Polylactic Acid (PLA) production facility being built by Emirates Biotech in the United Arab Emirates. This follows a licensing agreement signed in December 2024, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two companies. Designed

Covestro announce that shipments of photovoltaic (PV) modules using frames made with its polyurethane (PU) composites technology have surpassed 3 gigawatts. It is a major milestone for this cost-effective, low-carbon alternative to aluminum, pioneered in China by the materials manufacturer. This volume is equivalent to about 5 million standard solar panels, covering more than 1,100 soccer

Kuraray Co., Ltd. hereby announces the decision to discontinue the manufacturing of polyester resins and polyester filaments at the manufacturing subsidiary Kuraray Saijo Co., Ltd. (Location: Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture; President: Kazuhide Oka; Kuraray Saijo Plant). Targets and background In 1969, Kuraray began manufacturing polyester resins for use in filaments as well as manufacturing and selling

LyondellBasell (LYB) announced that it has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of select olefins & polyolefins assets and the associated business in Europe. The sites to be sold have been part of the previously announced European strategic assessment and are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and

Kraton Corporation announced a strategic realignment of its operations to sharpen its focus on core capabilities and accelerate long-term growth. As part of this initiative, the company will exit its Dover, Ohio manufacturing site and transition away from the Dimer and Polyamides business lines. Sharpening focus at core pine chemicals business Kraton recognizes the impact of

Brenntag, a chemicals and ingredients distributor, announces that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has confirmed the company’s climate targets to reduce its emissions across all corporate activities (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) after a thorough review process. This includes the target to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Emission reduction goals The targets are

Industry News AkzoNobel reduces paint emissions using BASF’s biomass balanced materials in EMEA AkzoNobel is purchasing significantly reduced carbon footprint raw materials from BASF for its decorative paints production in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), demonstrating the shared commitment of both companies to drive down Scope 3 emissions. Replaces fossil feedstock with bionaphtha and biomethane Signaling

WACKER is responding to rising demand for high-quality specialty silicones in China by expanding its production capacities at its Zhangjiagang site. The Group held a ceremony today to celebrate the mechanical completion of the facilities. Going forward, the new production complex will manufacture silicone fluids, silicone emulsions and silicone elastomer gels. Production is to be ramped