Dutch circular chemistry company BioBTX, supported by Covestro, is developing the world's first commercial-scale facility to convert mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals using its proprietary Integrated Catalytic Cracking Process (ICCP) technology. The plant will be located at Chemical Park Delfzijl in the Netherlands and is expected to create 35 jobs. The facility will process around 20,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste annually, producing approximately 10,000 tonnes

H.B. Fuller Company has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Ancora Holdings Group to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business for between $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion in cash. While Ancora had previously expressed informal interest in the BAS business, the letter received by H.B. Fuller represents its first formal offer for the segment and was received at the same time as the proposal was made public. H.B. Fuller’s management team and B

Mark Andy Print Products will distribute Sun Chemical’s inks, coatings, adhesives and colour-management solutions across North America, strengthening technical support and product access for narrow-web tag and label converters.

LANXESS has launched Disflamoll® Advance, a next-generation platform for plasticising flame retardants with an exceptionally low triphenyl phosphate (TPP) content of less than 0.1%.

As a recognised manufacturer of laboratory seating, HEWEI SEATING has further developed its in-house anti-fouling coating technology for polyurethane (PU) seating solutions.

Ancora offers up to $1.2 billion for H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions unit

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into an exclusive strategic agreement with Cargill for Mexico’s personal care market.

Brenntag SE reported its Q2 2026 financial results amid supply chain pressures and higher chemical prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

Siegwerk Strengthens North American Footprint with New Investments

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced an immediate increase in adipic acid prices, applicable worldwide.

Building on an established collaboration in Brazil, Safic-Alcan and Primient extend their relationship to anew territory — bringing 100% bio-based ZEMEA® propanediol to formulators across the DACH regionand Central and Eastern Europe.

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) completed yesterday, August 3, 2026, the divestment of its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in the Americas and Europe to Mutares SE & Co for an enterprise value of $450 million.

BYK Expands Technical Service Capabilities Across Southern China

Romania has inaugurated its first large-scale voluntary waste collection center in Cluj-Napoca, marking an important turning point in the country's transition towards a circular economy and improved waste management infrastructure.

Dow and Adient have introduced SPECFLEX™ REN, an advanced polyurethane seating foam solution incorporating renewable feedstocks through an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach. The new product reflects both companies' commitment to supporting the automotive industry's transition towards more sustainable manufacturing practices. By enabling the incorporation of bio-circular attributed raw materials into the seating foam value chain, SPECFLEX™ REN offers manufacturers a pr

Asia‑Pacific continues to be the hub of the global polyurethanes industry, supported by its extensive manufacturing base, integrated chemical supply chain and expanding downstream sectors.

Citing increased demand for its electronics application co-development expertise, Henkel today announced it has doubled the size of its Silicon Valley Application Center, relocating to a new site in Santa Clara, CA.

Symrise has introduced Dragosine® Green, a next-generation cosmetic ingredient that helps beauty brands create natural-origin solutions for skin longevity and prejuvenation, meeting the growing consumer demand for effective, naturally derived, and sustainably developed skincare.

Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has signed an agreement to acquire Woojin Trading Co., Ltd., a speciality chemicals distributor headquartered in Anyang, South Korea.

Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal to Strengthen Presence in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives Market in the United States

Kolon Industries has completed a new polyurethane (PU) artificial leather production line at its Gimcheon Plant No. 1 in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, marking a significant investment in sustainable automotive interior materials and reinforcing its position in the global mobility supply chain.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has expanded its partnership with DSM-Firmenich to distribute its Food & Beverage Ingredient Solutions portfolio across Singapore and Malaysia.

Production has commenced at a new 200-kiloton-per-year hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) megaplant in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, operated by Fuhua under Evonik's technology licence.

Surventis, formerly BASF Coatings, has announced the launch of two new testing lines at its Blackman Township, Michigan, surface treatment production facility.