Wacker Biotech, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) wholly owned by Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany), announced a strategic collaboration with RNAV8 Bio, a Boston-based pioneer in mRNA engineering. The collaboration is aimed at progressing the development and…
In data released today, the American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) said chemical production in the U.S. was up during the month of February. “U.S. chemical production expanded during the second month of 2025, up by 0.2 % from…
Lummus Technology (Houston, Tex.; www.lummustechnology.com), a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the successful startup of its SRT-e™ commercial demonstration unit. The milestone, achieved at Lummus' R&D center in Pasadena, Texas, validates the heating system components…
INEOS Energy (London, U.K.; www.ineos.com) has announced the completion of the acquisition of the U.S. Gulf business held by CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of CNOOC International Limited (Beijing, China; www.cnoocinternational.com). The deal increases INEOS Energy’s production…
Kemira Oyj (Helsinki, Finland) has completed the acquisition of Thatcher Group’s iron sulfate coagulant business in the East Coast region of the U.S. The transaction includes certain customers and assets of the business. No employees will move to Kemira in…
Lanxess AG (Cologne, Germany) has completed the sale of its Urethane Systems business to UBE Corp. (Tokyo) on April 1, 2025. UBE is a global manufacturer of chemical products and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. All relevant antitrust authorities…
Kuraray Co. (Tokyo) has decided to acquire Nelumbo Inc. (Hayward, Calif.), a company that has developed a unique materials technology for surface modification. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Nelumbo was founded in 2016 as a technology start-up out…
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, a subsidiary of Shell plc, and Blue Tide, a company developing a network of used motor oil (UMO) re-refining facilities across North America and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC, announced the completion of Blue Tide’s…
The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition will be held April 29–May 1 in Rosemont, Ill. The event will host over 350 exhibitors who will showcase the latest technologies for handling and processing all types of powders and…
Heraeus Precious Metals and Freudenberg e-Power Systems announced a technology partnership in the field of catalyst-coated membranes (CCM) in PEM fuel cells. The aim is to combine the complementary core competencies of both companies to develop attractive and innovative solutions…