BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) is strengthening its leadership in plastic additive solutions by expanding its production capacities for both standard and NOR HALS plastics additives products. These investments support the growing global demand for high-performance plastics and ensure reliable supply…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany) has officially inaugurated the expansion of its specialty amine production facility in Nanjing on April 21, 2026. This double‑digit‑million‑euro investment significantly strengthens the company’s capability to supply innovative amine‑based additives for polyurethane and epoxy applications,…
Elkem ASA (Oslo, Norway) announced the agreement to sell its biocarbon business in Saguenay, Québec in Canada, including the physical pilot and demonstration production facility, and proprietary technology, to CHAR Technologies Ltd. (CHAR Tech). As part of the agreement, CHAR…
Thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH (Dortmund, Germany) has been selected by Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI) to execute the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for the expansion of BFI’s ammonia handling and export infrastructure. The project comprises the design of a…
Hazer Group Ltd. (Perth, Australia) announced the completion of a comprehensive Process Design Package (PDP) for the Hazer® Process, developed in close collaboration with KBR, Inc, (Houston). Hazer CEO Glenn Corrie said: “Completing the PDP marks a major milestone for…
Ingevity Corp. (North Charleston, S.C.) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement and has successfully closed on the sale of its Ozark Materials road markings business to PPG (Pittsburgh, Pa.). The all-cash transaction results in proceeds to Ingevity of…
AkzoNobel N.V. (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) has signed an agreement to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, which is part of the Packages Group, one of Pakistan’s most diversified conglomerates. The transaction is based on a total…
OPSWAT Inc. (Tampa, Fla.; www.opswat.com) global leader in critical infrastructure cybersecurity, and Emerson (St. Louis, Mo.; www.emerson.com), a global automation leader, today announced a global strategic reseller agreement that will bring OPSWAT’s industry-proven cybersecurity technologies to Emerson’s power and water industry…
Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) has launched a new generation of high-performing isodewaxing catalysts that significantly enhance the production of high quality fuels and lubricants. The new catalysts incorporate proprietary mesoporized zeolite technology from Belgium‑based technology company Zeopore (Leuven,…
Solenis (Wilmington, Del.) announced the groundbreaking of its new 60,000‑ton/yr production facility in Beihai, Guangxi Province, China. The investment of RMB 250 million (USD $35 million) marks a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across the Asia Pacific region and…