Kuraray Co. (Tokyo) announced plans to expand production facilities for optical-use poval film, a base material for polarizing films used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), at its Saijo Plant located in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. With this expansion, the…
Hindalco Industries Ltd. the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group (Mumbai, India; www.adityabirla.com), has announced the acquisition of a 100% equity stake in US-based AluChem Companies, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of Specialty Alumina, for an enterprise value of $125…
Syensqo S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) and Microsoft Corp. (Redmond, Wash.) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating digital innovation and sustainable materials development. By combining Syensqo’s deep scientific expertise with Microsoft’s leadership in…
Sika AG (Baar, Switzerland) has acquired Gulf Additive Factory LLC in the State of Qatar. The company manufactures a wide range of construction chemical products and has a strong standing in the fast-growing Qatar construction market. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s…
Saipem S.p.A. (San Donato Milanese, Italy) has been awarded a new contract for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities from Enilive, Eni S.p.A.'s (Rome, Italy) company dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, smart mobility solutions and the distribution of all energy…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen,Germany) is localizing the final production step of its polybutadiene products, namely POLYVEST ST-E 60, in Shanghai, China. This decision highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing supply security and customer proximity in Asia. The expansion is expected…
Gold H2, a climate tech energy company, announced the successful completion of the world’s first field trial demonstrating subsurface bio-stimulated hydrogen production. Conducted in a legacy oilfield in California’s San Joaquin Basin, the trial represents a landmark advancement in the…
Nouryon (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) announced a long-term agreement and the successful commissioning of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at its two production facilities on Jurong Island, in Singapore. Developed and installed by EDP Renewables APAC (EDP), this project marks the…
Solenis Corp. (Wilmington, Del.) and NCH Corp. (Irving, Tex.) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge the NCH business with Solenis. Under the terms of the agreement, Solenis will acquire 100% of NCH stock, creating a more…
Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) and Enagás have signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen storage hub in Polanco, Cantabria, Spain. The project will leverage Solvay's proven expertise in developing salt caverns infrastructure - originally created for soda ash production operations…