On the latest episode of the Chemical Engineering podcast, senior editor Scott Jenkins discusses the digital transformation in the chemical process industries (CPI) with Jonathan Alexander, the manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics manager within Albemarle Corp.'s global manufacturing…
Huntsman Corp. (The Woodlands, Tex.) announced that its Performance Products division has expanded its manufacturing site in Conroe, Texas to better serve the growing needs of its global customers in the semiconductor industry. Peter Huntsman, Chairman, President, and CEO of…
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Osaka, Japan) announced the completion of its dedicated pilot plant for super absorbent polymers (SAPs) at its Himeji Works (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture). The company is developing new products SAP focused on environment and safety,…
Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany) 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 to celebrate the mechanical completion of the facilities. Going forward,…
INEOS Ltd. (London, U.K.) announced the sale of its INEOS Hygienics business to SKG Capital Partners, a Middle Eastern based family office. As part of the transaction, the INEOS Hygienics business and team will transfer to SKG Capital Partners, marking…
Honeywell International, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) announced that it has agreed to acquire Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business segment for £1.8 billion in an all-cash transaction, representing approximately 11x estimated 2025 EBITDA, inclusive of tax benefits and run-rate cost synergies. The…
Henkel AG (Düsseldorf, Germany) and Sasol Ltd. (Johannesburg, South Africa) have announced a strategic partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of hot melt adhesives. Through the integration of Sasol’s newly developed SASOLWAX LC product range into Henkel’s TECHNOMELT portfolio…
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris, France) has entered into an agreement with Manildra Group to build a new food-and-beverage-grade carbon dioxide (CO₂) plant in Bomaderry, New South Wales. This facility will capture and purify the biogenic CO₂ produced naturally by Shoalhaven Starches…
The Chemours Co. (Wilmington, Del.) announced a strategic agreement with DataVolt, a designer, developer, and operator of sustainable digital infrastructure, to further demonstrate and develop advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers alongside other industry leaders. This collaboration will focus…
Topsoe A/S (Lyngby, Denmark) signed an agreement with Zhongneng Yida to provide its HydroFlex technology and catalysts to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Located at the city of Shijazhuang in the Shenze Economy Development Zone of Hebei province, the facility…