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.

Catalyxx today announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected as the location for Catalyxx Ibérica, the company’s first commercial-scale plant.

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

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%.

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.

Rigid and flexible polyurethane (PU) foams remain two of the most commercially important polyurethane product families because they serve distinct but very large end-use markets: insulation and structural applications for rigid foam, and comfort, cushioning, and seating applications for flexible foam.

Tangzheng expands flavour solutions to support a variety of food manufacturing applications

IFF announces an agreement to sell its portfolio of botanical extracts, vitamins and minerals, and food enhancement activities to SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners portfolio company

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has entered into a new distribution agreement with BASF.

Ylang Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Ravetllat Aromatics, taking full ownership of the Spanish fragrance and flavour ingredient manufacturer and marking a significant milestone in its long-term growth strategy within the global flavour and fragrance industry.

BASF has opened a new production facility in Düsseldorf, Germany, dedicated to manufacturing speciality emollients for applications such as skin care and sun protection products.

For decades, Carpenter has been a sustainability leader in the flexible polyurethane foam industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. The company's initiatives have focused on reducing waste, improving circularity to help keep products out of landfill at the end of their useful life, and developing innovative approaches to recycling materials. The company evaluates its operations to identify new ways to support the communities in which it operate

Brenntag, a global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has announced a new strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM® to distribute its GMP-grade amino acids across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets in Europe, effective July 1, 2026.

ROCKWOOL Adriatic has announced a strategic investment of approximately €13 million to build a new briquetting facility at its stone wool factory in Pićan, Croatia, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, operational efficiency, and long-term industrial growth.

The fossil-based production of polyurethane foam and other products uses raw materials obtained from petroleum and natural gas, notably polyols and isocyanates.

Biesterfeld develops cooperation with Synthene and broadens its additive manufacturing portfolio in the DACH region

Covestro and BYD Strengthen Cooperation Through a Strategic Partnership Focused on the Future of Mobility, Energy and Advanced Solutions

FlavorSum has strengthened its position in the North American flavor industry through the acquisition of S&S Flavors, a California-based developer and manufacturer of custom flavor systems with nearly a century of expertise.

BASF has successfully completed its previously announced coatings transaction with global investment firm Carlyle

BASF Enhances Architectural Coatings Portfolio with Biomass-Balanced Additives