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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.

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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.

Huntsman Corp. recently reported results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenues of $1,458 million compared to $1,574 during the same period in 2024.

Arkema has reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025, posting sales of €2.4 billion, which represents a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year at constant exchange rates. 

South Coast Terminals LLC, headquartered in Houston, Texas, announced the acquisition of Lindau Chemicals Inc., a leading specialty organic chemical manufacturer.

Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its portfolio by taking over exclusive distribution of Rain Carbon Inc.’s NOVARES^® hydrocarbon resins and RUETASOLV^® solvents in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. 

With a globally certified acrylic monomer network, Arkema can support easy, fast, and cost-effective lower product carbon footprint projects from customers across the acrylic value chain.

Global chemical company Oxea announced the appointment of Ed Ray as chief financial officer. 

BASF has reached a major construction milestone at its Zhanjiang Verbund site with the successful mechanical completion of the first batch of plants in the acrylics complex.