Evonik Industries AG(Essen, Germany) has announced the full takeover of former joint venture Thai Peroxide Co. Ltd. (TPL), located in Saraburi, Thailand. With the acquisition, which closed on 15 December, the global peroxides producer is expanding its offer of specialty-grade…
Yara International ASA (Oslo, Norway) announced that it is acquiring the organic-based fertilizer business of Agribios Italiana, the company’s second bolt-on acquisition supporting its organic strategy in Europe. This signifies Yara’s commitment to further expand its offering in this sector…
Arkema S.A. (Colombes, France) has acquired Arc Building Products in Ireland, a company specialized in construction adhesives and sealants. With this planned acquisition, Arkema will strengthen its position in Ireland’s growing construction adhesives market with a broader range of solutions…
Lanxess AG (Cologne, Germany) has completed the expansion of its production capacity for sustainable light-color sulfur carriers by several kilotons. The project, with an investment volume in the double-digit millions, was completed at the Mannheim site in around two years…
As industries navigate a rapidly changing technological landscape, the need for efficient, sustainable and forward-thinking process solutions has never been greater. From optimizing production lines to reducing emissions and maximizing energy efficiency, the challenges facing manufacturing and processing sectors today…
Sulzer Ltd. (Winterthur, Switzerland) enhances its leadership in biopolymers and circularity with its new process solution – SULAC. The licensed technology completes Sulzer’s portfolio of licensed technologies for the manufacture of polylactic acid (PLA), an eco-friendly bioplastic. SULAC supports the…
Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) is partnering with ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, to establish the world’s first carbon-neutral soda ash production facility in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. Pending the results of an in-depth feasibility study and customary regulatory approvals, Solvay…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has completed its capacity expansion for key specialty amines manufactured at its Geismar, Louisiana site. As a result, BASF will be able to produce more of its key polyetheramines and amine catalysts marketed under the Baxxodur…
Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) has successfully completed the spin-off its Specialty activities to Syensqo, a pivotal moment in its rich history. This move marks a significant strategic shift for the Group, positioning it as a frontrunner in essential chemicals on…
Ineos (London) has announced an agreement with LyondellBasell to buy its Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives business including the Bayport Underwood site, Texas. The deal includes the 420,000-ton Ethylene Oxide plant, the 375,000-ton Ethylene Glycols plant and the 165,000-ton Glycol Ethers…