Sika AG (Baar, Switzerland) has increased production capacities for macro fibers at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, thus extending a product line of strategic importance for Region Americas. With this innovative fiber technology, Sika is further strengthening its position as…
Asahi Kasei Corp. (Tokyo) has begun licensing of technology for the design and manufacture of lithium-ion capacitors (LiCs) based on its proprietary lithium pre-doping technology1. The novel proprietary doping method enables LiCs to be manufactured at lower cost with generally…
Schneider Electric and SUEZ announced that they are joining forces to accelerate the deployment of digital solutions for energy efficiency, resource conservation, and the control of carbon impact of water cycle management systems. An estimated two-thirds of the world's population…
Shin-Etsu Chemical (Tokyo) announced it would make a new ¥100 billion investment in its silicones portfolio, one of the core parts of its Functional Materials business segment. In February 2022, Shin-Etsu announced an investment plan worth ¥80 billion in order…
Fluor Corp. (Irving, Tex.) was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. (MCG Group; Toyko) for its SoarnoL ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) facility in Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull, United Kingdom. Fluor booked its…
Braskem S.A. (São Paulo, Brazil) announced that it concluded a 30% increase in production capacity of its bio-based ethylene plant, located in the Petrochemical Complex of Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The US$ 87 million investment aims to meet…
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) announces close to 200 million US dollars investment in two advanced material production centers in Taiwan and South Korea, to accelerate the development and manufacturing of new advanced materials while increasing reliability and improving the sustainability…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for May 2023 (most recent available) is higher than the previous month’s value. The rise is the second consecutive increase. In May, upticks were observed in all four subindices —…
Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS; Solon, Ohio), a leading green tech company that produces biological alternatives to traditional chemicals, has expanded its operational footprint by 100,000 square feet. The expansion includes two state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facilities. They enable Locus FS to increase…
Avient Corp. (Cleveland, Ohio) announced it is expanding the manufacturing of its UL-certified Syncure XLPE Cross-Linkable Polyethylene (PE) Formulations to Europe, helping to reduce lead times for global customers and support sustainable infrastructure. Syncure XLPE formulations are recognized and well-established…