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Latest News from IAL and the Global Chemicals Industry
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Perstorp Announces Price Increase for Polyol Products
Perstorp will raise prices across its polyol portfolio in response to rapidly changing global cost conditions.
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Sep 281 min read


BASF Confirms Preliminary Talks Over Potential Evonik Takeover
BASF SE has confirmed preliminary discussions with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries AG regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.
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Sep 281 min read


Azelis and SUSONITY Expand UK and Ireland Distribution Partnership for Industrial Applications
Azelis, has broadened its partnership with SUSONITY, a producer of effect pigments, functional materials and cosmetic actives.
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Sep 272 min read


Symrise Expands Natural Fragrance Capabilities with New Lautier 1795 Facility in Grasse
Symrise has inaugurated a new Lautier 1795 production facility in Grasse, strengthening its capabilities in premium natural fragrance ingredients.
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Sep 223 min read


Azelis and Imerys Strengthen Partnership with New Distribution Agreement Across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans
Azelis has expanded its partnership with Imerys, strengthening the distribution of mineral-based speciality solutions across Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
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Sep 222 min read


Symrise Completes Floral Concept Acquisition, Expanding its Premium Naturals Portfolio
Symrise has acquired Floral Concept, strengthening its Premium Naturals portfolio and natural fragrance capabilities in the Pays de Grasse.
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Sep 172 min read


Covestro Launches New Pilot Plant in Leverkusen
Covestro has inaugurated a new pilot plant at its Leverkusen site to chemically recycle high-performance elastomers.
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Sep 172 min read


Sun Chemical and Archipelago Technology Partner to Accelerate Fibre-Based Packaging Adoption
Sun Chemical has entered a comprehensive partnership with Archipelago Technology Group to accelerate the market adoption of paper-based packaging.
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Sep 162 min read


Evonik Consolidates Its Operations in Germany
Evonik plans to close two smaller German facilities by next year and consolidate their operations at larger sites in the country.
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Sep 162 min read


Surventis Invests in Expanding Aerospace Production at Its Langelsheim Site
Surventis marked the expansion of its aircraft sealant production capabilities at the Langelsheim site with a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony.
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Sep 132 min read


Armacell Accelerates Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Asia-Pacific Industrial and Building Sectors
Armacell accelerates sustainability and energy efficiency in Asia-Pacific industrial and building sectors
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Sep 82 min read


DSM-Firmenich Develops Patient-Centered Medical Nutrition Solutions with an Emphasis on Flavour and Satisfaction
dsm-firmenich develops patient-centered medical nutrition solutions with an emphasis on flavour and satisfaction
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Sep 32 min read


BASF Strengthens Acid Chloride and Chloroformate Production with Fully Modernised Ludwigshafen Plant
BASF has formally opened its fully modernised acid chlorides and chloroformates (ACCF) production facility at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site.
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Sep 21 min read


APPLIED Adhesives Expands European Presence with Acquisition of Van Asperen Kleefstoffen
APPLIED Adhesives, a leading provider of adhesive solutions, dispensing equipment, parts and service, today announced the acquisition of Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider serving the packaging, labeling, and paper converting markets. This marks APPLIED’s first acquisition in the Netherlands and its second in Europe.
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Aug 241 min read


SABIC completes ETP AMR-EUR Divestment, Furthers Portfolio Optimization for Sustainable Growth
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.
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Aug 71 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


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
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
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Jul 201 min read


BASF Opens New Production Facility in Düsseldorf, Germany
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.
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Jul 162 min read
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