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The action is due to intensifying force majeure conditions and operational failures experienced by multiple suppliers of raw materials essential to the production of acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) products. 

Management consultancy Kearney has released a new report that discusses industry trends and makes predictions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the chemicals sector for the coming year.

Together, Dow and Freepoint Eco-Systems are building a recycling system that converts plastic waste into valuable materials and fosters a circular economy for plastics in North America. 

With the new agreement, Univar Solutions is expanding its portfolio of essential materials that help improve the durability, flexibility, and reliability of products such as plastics, vinyl, rubber, and adhesives.

The certification of the Clear Lake facility follows the same certifications in Taixing, China, in January of 2024 and in Carling, France, in October of 2022.

With over 1,000 attendees from more than 30 countries, RadTech 2024, which took place May 20-22 in Orlando, Florida, grew by 40% from the 2022 event. 

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. is establishing a new company in Zhejiang Province, China, and building a new silicone products plant to expand its silicone business.

The Chemours Co. is complying with a request from the government in Mexico to temporarily minimize water intake, which has led to a pause in production at its Altamira Titanium Dioxide manufacturing facility.

Albion Engineering announced the expansion of its staff and the implementation of new systems, marking a step forward in the company’s commitment to excellent customer service.

By participating as a strategic partner in BioBTX, Covestro is enabling the construction of the world’s first innovative demonstration plant for the BioBTX ICCP-Technology in the Netherlands.