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Brenntag Expands South Korea Presence with Woojin Trading Acquisition
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.
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13 hours ago2 min read


Kolon Industries Strengthens Sustainable Automotive Materials Business with New PU Artificial Leather Production Line
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.
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17 hours ago2 min read


Azelis Expands Collaboration with dsm-firmenich for Food & Beverage Ingredients in Singapore and Malaysia
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.
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2 days ago2 min read


Opportunity for TPU Growth: Global Shift Away from Traditional Polymers
The global polymer industry is experiencing a significant transformation as manufacturers, regulators, and consumers increasingly move away from traditional materials such as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) in favour of more sustainable and high-performance alternatives.
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4 days ago7 min read


Symrise Delivers Strong H1 2026 Results, with Growth Momentum Accelerating in Q2
Symrise AG, a global leader in flavours, fragrances, and cosmetic and functional ingredients, delivered a strong first-half performance in 2026, with organic sales growth accelerating in the second quarter despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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5 days ago2 min read


AARAV launches -The AARAV Atelier- World-Class Fragrance Creative Center
AARAV Fragrances & Flavours Pvt. Ltd. announced the establishment of The AARAV Atelier, a 4,500 sq. ft. Fragrance Creative Center, at its Thane headquarters. AARAV's journey to enhance its creative and consumer-led fragrance development capabilities is marked by the establishment of the new facility, which is a significant milestone. The AARAV Atelier is a co-creation hub that transcends the confines of a workspace. It unites perfumers, evaluators, and clients to create fragr
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5 days ago2 min read


PTTGC Restructures GC Polyols to Strengthen Business Amid Challenging Polyols Market
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) has announced the restructuring of its subsidiary, GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP), as part of its strategy to adapt to prolonged weakness in the global polyols market and improve long-term business sustainability.
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5 days ago1 min read


Saint-Gobain Strengthens Japan Construction Chemicals Business with AGC Polymer Materials Acquisition
Saint-Gobain has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire AGC Corporation’s majority stake in AGC Polymer Materials, a leading Japanese manufacturer of polyurethane waterproofing and flooring solutions, marking another strategic step in expanding its global construction chemicals portfolio.
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5 days ago1 min read


AkzoNobel develops self-cleaning coating for high-end building exteriors
AkzoNobel develops self-cleaning coating for high-end building exteriors
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6 days ago2 min read


Univar Solutions Acquires Interpur Chemicals, Expanding in the EMEA Region
Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a European distributor of powder coatings and polyurethanes. The acquisition will fortify Univar Solutions' Ingredients + Specialities high-performance materials business and broaden its technical capabilities and regional presence in EMEA. Univar Solutions supplier and distribution network, in conjunction with Interpur Chemicals local market expertise, will provide customers with improved support in meeting formulation and pe
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6 days ago2 min read


Oxea Raises Prices for Oxo Intermediates Across Europe
Oxea has announced price increases for its Oxo Intermediates portfolio across Europe, effective August 1, 2026, or as customer contracts permit.......
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Jul 261 min read


Celtic Renewables partners with Evonik for low-carbon sustainable cosmetics
Evonik is using Celtic Renewables’ bio-butanol to produce ECOHANCE® Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products. Combined with Evonik’s formulation expertise, the result is a final product that meets both performance and environmental expectations.
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Jul 242 min read


Catalyxx Announces Its First Commercial-Scale Renewable Chemicals Plant In Sines, Portugal
Catalyxx today announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected as the location for Catalyxx Ibérica, the company’s first commercial-scale plant.
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Jul 242 min read


Symrise to Acquire Floral Concept
Symrise has executed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, a French premium natural ingredients house for fragrances. The proposed transaction is a strategic milestone that will accelerate Symrise's progress toward a leading position in premium natural fragrance ingredients, which are becoming an increasingly important source of differentiation in the creation of fine perfumes. Demand for natural, traceable and highly differentiated in
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Jul 243 min read


PTTGC Consolidates Full Ownership of GC Polyols and Restructures Business Amid Challenging Polyols Market
PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC) has completed the restructuring of GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP) by acquiring the remaining 17.9% equity stake from Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. (14.9%) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (3.0%), increasing its ownership from 82.1% to 100%.
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Jul 241 min read


BASF Expands Sustainable Engineering Plastics Supply in China with ISCC PLUS Certification
BASF has strengthened its sustainable engineering plastics portfolio in China after its production facilities in Minhang, Shanghai, and the Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong received ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certification.
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Jul 231 min read
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