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.

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.

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and LEHVOSS, a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty chemicals, minerals, and polymers have expanded their partnership.

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of its Italian Joint Ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem.

Amcor is urging beverage manufacturers to review their closure solutions as the adoption of reusable packaging and return systems accelerates under the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Givaudan announces strategic collaboration with Microcaps

Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to develop and evaluate next-generation coating technologies aimed at improving the performance and sustainability of packaging materials.

On 24 June 2026, the European Commission announced new definitive anti-dumping measures on imports of 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) originating from China, Saudi Arabia and the United States. The duties, introduced following a detailed investigation, have been set at significant levels. Imports from China will face tariffs ranging from 105.6% to 113.7%, while Saudi Arabian products will be subject to a 52.4% levy. Imports from the United States will incur duties between 135.7% and 142

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ADM expands its Hungary customer creation and innovation center to support beverage development in Eastern Europe

The Estée Lauder Companies strengthens its UK manufacturing network as the Whitman facility celebrates 60 years of British craftsmanship

Huntsman sells its Italian-based Automotive Aftermarket Business

Henkel Opens Upgraded Packaging Competence Center to Advance Future-Ready Packaging Solutions

Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of speciality chemicals, and Evonik Fibres GmbH, a specialist in high-performance polymer technologies, have announced a partnership to distribute Evonik’s P84® Polyimide product portfolio.

When smoke evolves: Symrise ensures authentic flavour sensations for a changing market

BASF Engineering Plastics’ EN 45545-certified solutions support the development of safer and more reliable railway electrical and electronic components.

Atlantic Grupa invests in waterdrop®- a global microdrink brand

trinamiX GmbH has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries.

BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business unit has officially launched three newly established world-scale production facilities for menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and citral in Zhanjiang, China.

BASF Coatings has completed the planned transition of its European production sites to renewable electricity.