Lonza AG (Basel, Switzerland) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Genentech large-scale biologics manufacturing site in Vacaville, Calif. from Roche (Basel, Switzerland) for $1.2 billion. The acquisition will significantly increase Lonza’s large-scale biologics manufacturing capacity to meet…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Ludwigshafen for its new fermentation plant for crop protection products. The plant is expected to go into operation in the second half of 2025 and will manufacture biological fungicides and biological…
Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland) and its process partner Lummus Technology (Houston) have been selected by Huizhou Boeko Materials Co. Ltd., to provide their CATOFIN catalyst and process technology for the dehydrogenation of isobutane at the new plant in Huizhou City,…
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF; New York City) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Pharma Solutions business unit to French leader of plant-based ingredients Roquette (Lestrem, France) for an enterprise value of up…
Dsm-firmenich has opened a new pilot plant in Plainsboro, New Jersey designed to enable collaboration with customers. The pilot facility is part of dsm-firmenich's Taste, Texture & Health Business Unit and will support the company's commitment to accelerate global diet…
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) announced the divestiture to Adenia Partners Ltd of the Group’s activities in twelve countries in Africa representing a total annual sales of about 60 million euros. Air Liquide has signed an agreement with Adenia to sell…
More than $30 million is being invested by AkzoNobel N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America. The company is incorporating new extruders, thermoplastics and bonding…
W. R. Grace & Co. (Grace; Columbia, Md.) announced the opening of its expanded fine chemical contract development and manufacturing (CDM) facility in South Haven, Mich. Grace executives and local community leaders joined more than 200 employees at the site…
Hydrogen is a versatile fuel source and feedstock that is carbon-free when burnt, releasing no emissions. Its production can be decarbonised through the creation of green hydrogen. In this pivotal moment, Rotork emerges as a key player, poised to support…
Neste Corp. (Espoo, Finland) has completed its organizational change process, announced on 1 November 2023. Neste informed that it will merge its three renewable business units into one Renewable Products business unit as well as restructure its functions to better…