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An experienced chemicals industry executive has been appointed president and CEO of Westlake, and Albert Chao and James Chao will remain as executive chairman and senior chairman of the board, respectively.  

OQ Chemicals announced that due to current market dynamics, the company will increase prices for certain products produced in Bay City, Texas.

Ultrapolymers Group will leverage the company's sales and technical teams across Europe to maximize sales of Ingevity’s Capa Bioplastics products.

Yohann Trang discusses Arkema’s Adhesives Solutions segment, how the company is focusing on sustainability, and trends he sees in the industry.

The heat battery offers a sustainable alternative to steam generation with fossil fuels, storing intermittent renewable electricity and delivering continuous high-temperature steam.

The acquisition will add capacity of 50,000 metric tons of recycled materials annually to advance progress towards Dow's 2030 Transform the Waste goal. 

The company reports renewable energy increased by 5%, with 18% of the electricity consumed by Trinseo coming from biomass, wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources.

RAMPF Advanced Polymers was established by merging RAMPF Eco Solutions, RAMPF Polymer Solutions, and RAMPF Tooling Solutions. 

Covestro recently announced that the company has entered into concrete negotiations with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.

The Mexican government has lifted its prior water intake restrictions, enabling the company to resume normal operations at its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico.