Siegwerk, a global leader in printing inks and coatings for packaging applications, today announced the signing of a definite agreement for the acquisition of Hi-Tech Inks, a prominent Indian producer of flexographic and gravure printing inks.

BASF today celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China.

Huntsman Corporation inaugurated its expanded performance products manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, with operations having commenced earlier this year. The expansion enhances the company’s global production capacity, offering greater flexibility and advanced technologies for the polyurethane, coatings, metalworking, and electronics sectors.

Changhua Chemical has inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale production facility for polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols. a new class of sustainable polyols derived from carbon dioxide. Marketed under the Carnol™ brand, these polyols are based on Econic’s proprietary technology and deliver cost-competitive, high-performance solutions with a carbon footprint approximately 30% lower than that of conventional polyols. The facility, located in Lianyungang, is expected to pr

Net-zero buildings are designed to use as little energy as possible, with well-insulated walls, roofs and windows that keep heat in during winter and out during summer. This reduces the need for heating and cooling systems. Any remaining energy needed is supplied by renewable sources. A zero-emission building emits no carbon from fossil fuels and has excellent energy efficiency. Reducing energy demand in buildings is so important in meeting carbon emissions and reducing relia

BASF announced that it will increase prices for its Lupranate® MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and Lupranate® TDI (toluene diisocyanate) by $500 per metric tonne across the East Asia region (excluding mainland China). with immediate effect or where contract terms permitted. This price adjustment has been made to support sustainable business operations, in light of ongoing increases in the costs of raw materials, transport, and energy. Source: BASF