Lanxess AG (Cologne, Germany) is expanding production capabilities with the addition of rubber processing promoters at its Bushy Park facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The expansion project, currently underway, aims to meet increasing demand and improve supply reliability, with new production expected to come online in November 2025.  MORE

DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P. (TJC), has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont’s Aramids business (Kevlar and Nomex) in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $1.8 billion. MORE

Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) has inaugurated its new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore—marking a major milestone in its global catalyst strategy. First announced in May 2023, the mid-double-digit-million-euro investment strengthens Evonik’s ability to meet rising demand for alkoxides across Asia. MORE
 

Symrise AG (Holzminden, Germany) announced the opening of a new production unit at its facility in Granada, Spain. The plant is dedicated to Hydrolite 5 green, the high-quality, biobased pentylene glycol from its Cosmetic Ingredients division.  MORE

Global industrial gas supplier Air Products (Lehigh Valley, Pa.) recently announced that its new air-separation unit (ASU) facility in Cleveland, Ohio is onstream and supplying customers.  Air Products built, owns and operates the new facility, which includes liquid production capability.  Air Products is also reinvesting at the same location to extend the life of an existing air separation unit. MORE
 

Borealis Group (Vienna, Austria) has announced a major investment at its production location in Schwechat, Austria. The new polypropylene (PP) compounding line is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026.  Polymer compounding is the process of blending plastic resins, such as polypropylene, with additives, fiberglass, and recycled materials to create specialty compounds with tailored properties.  MORE