Sun Chemical will implement price increases and surcharges across all its product divisions, effective immediately. Get more info on Sun Chemical! See profile >> Adjustments due to ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions These adjustments result from ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, notably the situation involving Iran, which are significantly impacting global energy markets, logistics […]

Eigenmann & Veronelli Group (EV), an Italian distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, further expands its coatings & construction portfolio thanks to a new strategic agreement with Röhm, a methyl methacrylate resin chemistry provider. Get latest updates from Röhm! View profile >> Strategic partnership for growth in coatings market The partnership extends the collaboration to the

Burgess Pigment, a producer of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products and Thiele Kaolin Company (Thiele), jointly announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele, a supplier of high-quality kaolin clay and silica products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Get latest updates from

As automotive interiors trends evolve toward seamlessly integrated controls and adaptive design elements, manufacturers are seeking ways to embed smart functionality into surfaces without changing the look and feel of established materials. The Centum project Marquardt, a supplier of smart mechatronic systems for automotive applications, set out to address this challenge with its concept car,

Flint Group, an inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions provider for packaging, announced that it has rebranded to Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This rebrand reflects an important step in the company’s strategic evolution, reinforcing its commitment to the growing and diverse packaging sector. Intersted in Flint Group? See profile >> Strategic evolution to solutions-driven

Kuraray Co., Ltd. announces its decision to upwardly revise the prices of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resin, EVOH resin and GENESTAR™ heat-resistant polyamide. Details of the revisions are given below. Catch up on all of Kuraray’s latest activities – visit their profile now! PVOH resins 1. Scope of revision 2. Effective date Immediately 3. Scope of revision and

Clariant announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe’s largest independent research organizations. The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant’s pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry. Interested in Clariant’s

Nanotechnology, defined by the manipulation of matter at the 1-100 nanometer scale, continues to unlock significant innovation across industries, driving the growing presence of manufactured nanomaterials (NMs) in the Canadian market. In response, Canada regulates these substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), which provides the authority to collect information and to assess

Kraton Corporation, a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces a global price increase for all polymer products. The increase will range from $ 440/MT to $ 700/MT, or as contracts allow, depending upon polymer type and production location. These price increases reflect sharp and sustained

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will showcase an outdoor jacket produced in collaboration with Niber Technologies, Pte. Ltd. (Niber Technologies), a electrospinning specialist. The jacket incorporates the newly developed Freeflex®E 130, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based electrospun nano membrane. Catch up on all of BASF’s latest developments – visit their profile now! Sports apparel with excellent wearing

hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding the availability of its well-established metal decoration ink system TINKREDIBLE MGA to global markets. Already successfully used by leading manufacturers in Europe and India, the mineral oil-free, BPA-free, and PFAS-free ink series is now being rolled out worldwide. Designed for monobloc and three-piece metal cans, TINKREDIBLE MGA combines outstanding print

With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate® MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) basic products by $200 per metric ton in ASEAN countries. Get more info on BASF! See profile >> Continued increase in cost of raw materials Price adjustments are necessary due to continued increases in the cost of

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and creating increased value for customers, INVISTA celebrated the grand opening of the Texas Technology Center (TTC), a $13M technology hub and research and development center in the Houston metro area. Interested in INVISTA’s latest developments? Visit their profile! Technology support for nylon and propylene businesses The nearly

INEOS has announced a €300 million investment supported by French government grants that will deliver the next phase of its Lavera regeneration plan and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 331,000 tons per annum, the equivalent of taking over 70,000 cars off the road each year. The program will also improve the long-term competitiveness of one

Toray Industries, Inc. announced that it has developed Toraypearl™ polyamide (PA) 12, a truly spherical PA12 powder widely compatible with powder bed fusion (PBF)-type 3D printers. Leveraging Toray’s proprietary polymer particle engineering technology, the new material enables both excellent surface smoothness and high impact strength in 3D-printed parts. Catch up on all of Toray’s latest