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This issue of ASI features the annual raw materials and chemicals overview from the experts at ChemQuest. 

Lignin and other biobased feedstocks are gaining traction as low-carbon alternatives in the race for greener chemical production.

Emery Oleochemicals recently announced the appointment of Manuela Eggert as the company’s global sustainability manager.

Sun Chemical announced that the company has earned a silver rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings. 

As demand for sustainable materials grows, a new biobased monomer is offering a high-performance, recyclable, and compostable alternative to traditional polymers—potentially transforming the future of adhesives and sealants.

Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI derivates in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas.

Univar Solutions and its Canadian affiliate have been appointed the exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications.

The annual raw materials and chemicals overview explores current raw material cost drivers, an overview of today’s feedstock landscape, and an outlook for key industry raw materials.

From Sept. 10–12, 2025, FEICA brings industry leaders together to explore innovation, sustainability, and regulatory trends — all in the stunning coastal city of Donostia–San Sebastián.

Organik Kimya, a global provider of sustainable polymer chemistry, has brought a new reactor online at its Istanbul site, adding significant capacity for its water-based liquid emulsion polymers.