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All 10 of BASF’s Performance Materials production sites in Europe are now certified according to REDcert².

Arkema and Catalyxx announced a strategic partnership that aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, biobased acrylic resins.

The Elemica + Agilis joint solution combines digital commerce and network-enabled execution to digitize the chemical buyer journey from product discovery through delivery. 

Two longtime employees at Wacker’s Calvert City site mark a combined 112 years of service, highlighting decades of impact.

Distributors are strategically leveraging artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and predictive analytics to navigate emerging risks, capitalize on new opportunities, and drive sustained business performance and profitability.

KPIs are important gauges of a company’s productivity and efficiency, but simply having KPIs does not guarantee success. This column explores how to improve the KPI process. 

Ingevity Corp. announced plans to sell its North Charleston CTO refinery assets and the majority of its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties product line.

The latest market study reports strong growth in biobased polymers, driven by rising global demand, expanding production capacities, and a shift toward renewable carbon.

Oxea recently announced that due to supply and demand issues, the company will increase prices for carboxylic acid products effective October 1, 2025, or as contracts allow.

Eric R. Byer, president and CEO of ACD, explains how distributors are tackling today’s challenges, leading with technical expertise, and helping industries adapt to a changing global market.