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With the official relaunch of OXEA in April 2025, the company has taken decisive steps to redefine its strategic direction, sharpen its market focus, and strengthen its global presence. 

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson.

Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers.

After more than two years of contraction, the manufacturing sector showed renewed momentum in January, with economic activity expanding for the first time in 12 months, according to the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. 

BASF Corp. announced that it will increase selling prices for select acrylic monomer products in North America.

At the end of 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a review of 1,3-butadiene, finding potential unreasonable health risks for workers who breathe in this chemical at their jobs in 11 specific industrial settings.

Global consulting firm The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced it is marking its 50^th anniversary this year. 

LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, recently announced a new authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura.

Outstanding supply management, flexibility, excellent service were only some of the qualities that 3M used to praise WACKER as "Supplier of the Year 2025."

Westlake Corp. recently announced that Westlake Epoxy is expanding its longstanding distribution relationship with Brenntag.