Huntsman Corp. (The Woodlands, Tex.) officially opened a new innovation center in Tienen, Belgium on June 13, 2024, strengthening its research and development (R&D) capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to its customers in the region. The new 11,000-square-meter facility comprises…
LyondellBasell (LYB; Rotterdam the Netherlands) announced the startup of an additional production line at the Dalian site of its Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) business, further expanding its presence in China. The new production line will produce a wide range of…
We've made it to Day 4 of ACHEMA 2024 and the halls are still buzzing with activity. Read the Thursday/Friday Show Daily here, including onsite coverage of Day 3, and also check out our Wednesday Photo Gallery below. Read Monday’s…
Albemarle Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) has introduced its project plan for the Kings Mountain Mine in North Carolina, one of the few known hard-rock lithium deposits in the U.S. The plan includes the proposed site footprint, primary physical features and details…
Solenis (Wilmington, Del.) announced two acquisitions this week, Aqua ChemPacs, LLC and Lilleborg. Headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Aqua ChemPacs is a leading manufacturer of pre-portioned, concentrated liquid chemical packs utilizing low-carbon-footprint packaging. Used in restaurants, retail stores, healthcare and…
To increase the production capacity of its Lithomax photosensitive polymers for photoresists, Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group), has decided to build a new facility to produce Lithomax for ArF (argon fluoride) photoresists and Lithomax for EUV (extreme ultra-violet) photoresists at…
Sika AG (Baar, Switzerland) opened a new plant in Liaoning, the largest province in northeastern China. This site will manufacture a full range of products, including mortars, tile adhesives, and waterproofing solutions. This highly efficient new plant enables Sika to…
To further strengthen the market position of its specialty molding compounds globally, Röhm GmbH (Darmstadt, Germany) has significantly expanded its production capacity at the Wallingford plant in Connecticut. The innovative improvement was possible by modifying and redeploying an existing production…
Day 3 of ACHEMA 2024 is here and the halls are busier than ever. Read the Wednesday Show Daily here, including onsite coverage of Day 2, and also check out our Tuesday Photo Gallery below. Read Monday’s Achema Updates here…
Yara International ASA (Oslo, Norway) is officially opening its renewable hydrogen plant at Herøya, Norway. Yara is now producing renewable hydrogen and ammonia and has already delivered the first tons of fertilizers made from renewable ammonia produced at this plant.…