Linde Engineering (Pullach, Germany) has signed an agreement with PsiQuantum (Palo Alto, Calif.) to deliver a cryogenic cooling plant for the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The plant will be one of the largest cryogenic cooling…
Sumitomo Corp. (Tokyo) has established a joint venture (JV) with Thailand's tank terminal operator NFC Public Company Ltd. (Bangkok) to operate a sulfuric acid tank terminal business. By acquiring a strategically located terminal and leveraging its expertise in sulfuric acid…
PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.) announced that it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, N.C. Construction on the 62-acre site, which will initially include manufacturing and warehousing units, is set to commence…
Kraton Corp. (Houston) announced a strategic realignment of its operations to sharpen its focus on core capabilities and accelerate long-term growth. As part of this initiative, the company will exit its Dover, Ohio manufacturing site and transition away from the…
Thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH (Dortmund, Germany) announced the commissioning of its EnviNOx system for Covestro Polymers (China) Co. Ltd. at their nitric acid plant in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). This state-of-the-art technology will significantly reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and nitrous…
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF; New York City) announced that it has completed the divestiture of its nitrocellulose business, including Walsrode Industrial Park in lower Saxony, Germany, to Czechoslovak Group (CSG). The business manufactures nitrocellulose strictly for industrial purposes,…
DOMO Chemicals (Leuna, Germany) has officially ramped up its compounding operations in Mumbai, India. This strategic expansion strengthens DOMO’s position as a solutions provider in the region, and expands its portfolio of engineered materials based on polyamides and other resins.…
On 7 May 2025, Air Products (Lehigh Valley, Pa.) announced the acquisition of IJsfabriek Strombeek (Meise, Belgium). This acquisition enhances Air Products’ footprint in Belgium and France, strengthens its supply chain, and increases CO₂ production capacity to better serve regional…
LG Chem Ltd. (Seoul, South Korea) is entering into a full-scale partnership with POSCO Holdings (Pohang, South Korea). The companies will carry out a demonstration project for CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilization) technology, jointly involving the chemical and steel industries,…
Fujifilm Corp. (Tokyo) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tata Electronics Ltd. (Mumbai, India) for partnership to establish semiconductor material production and supply chain in India. Fujifilm will contribute to the formation of a semiconductor materials ecosystem in…