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BASF has finalized the purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ 49% share in the Alsachimie joint venture, making BASF the sole owner.

Specialty chemicals provider Orion S.A. plans to discontinue production at three to five of its carbon black lines at multiple facilities in the Americas and EMEA. 

Dow announced that, as a follow-up to the European asset actions first announced in April 2025, its board of directors has approved the shutdown of three upstream assets in Europe.

Cargill and ASU are teaming up to explore how Cargill™ Priamine™ — a biobased dimer diamine used in high-performance adhesives — can enhance the speed, efficiency, and sustainability of semiconductor technology.

The decision highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing supply security and customer proximity in Asia.

The expansion strengthens Covestro’s ability to deliver faster, tailored solutions to customers across Asia Pacific.

The companies represent diverse segments of the adhesive and sealant supply chain, including raw materials suppliers, manufacturers, and affiliate technical and business consultants.

Global specialty chemicals producer Orion S.A. has received 10 safety awards from the International Carbon Black Association.

If I were to sum up the general vibe experienced in the world over the last five-plus years in one word, the word I would choose is uncertainty. 

Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead.