Raw Materials and Chemicals

BASF in Exploratory Talks Regarding Potential Evonik Takeover

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:02:49 -0400

BASF has confirmed that the company is in exploratory talks with Evonik and RAG-Stiftung, Evonik’s largest shareholder, regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.

Responding to High Energy Prices, INEOS Idles Europe's Last World-Scale Acetyls Plant

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

INEOS recently announced that it is idling all three of its world-scale chemical plants in Hull, UK, as energy prices hit twelve times those in America.

Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From lightweight substrates to digital development tools, multiple trends are changing how adhesives and sealants are formulated and manufactured.

Oxea Announces Price Increases for Oxo Intermediates

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:12:09 -0400

Citing supply and demand, sustained increases in raw material and energy costs, and supply chain costs, Oxea announced that it will increase prices for certain oxo intermediates.

Evonik to Close Two Sites in Germany

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Evonik plans to close two smaller sites in Germany by next year.

ZymoChem Collaborates with Los Alamos National Laboratory in Development of Bio-Based Adipic Acid

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A collaboration administered through the Agile BioFoundry accelerates strain engineering in ZymoChem’s carbon-conserving pathway to bio-based nylon.

Arkema Appoints Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:33:08 -0400

François Desné is joining Arkema as senior vice president, high performance polymers and fluorogases, and a member of the group’s executive committee.

ZymoChem Resumes $5M Bio-Manufacturing Program

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:16:06 -0400

The company has been notified that previously paused work under a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program is officially back on.

Perstorp Announces Price Increases for Polyols and Oxo Chemicals

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:03:01 -0400

Perstorp recently announced price increases for its polyols, oxo chemicals and plasticizers.

Arkema Secures New Glacial Acrylic Acid Storage Capacity in Korea

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:36:45 -0400

Arkema has secured new tank storage capacity of 3,000 m³ for glacial acrylic acid (GAA) at the Ulsan HDOT terminal in Korea.

BASF and UPC Announce Expanded LowPCF Partnership for Plasticizer Feedstocks

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:38:37 -0400

The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of BASF’s LowPCF products and support UPC in addressing evolving sustainability requirements.

PFLAUMER BROTHERS: Curing Agent

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:34:45 -0400

TERAMINE^® 914SF from Pflaumer Brothers is modified aliphatic amine curing agent designed for use with bisphenol A and bisphenol F epoxy resins.

Covestro Expands pMDI Portfolio

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:12:35 -0400

Covestro is expanding its pMDI (polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) portfolio in Europe.

Azelis Announces Expanded Partnership in UK and Ireland

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:41:28 -0400

Azelis has expanded its partnership with SUSONITY through a new distribution agreement for industrial applications in the UK and Ireland.

Azelis and Imerys Expand Distribution Partnership

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:22:59 -0400

Azelis recently announced the expansion of its partnership with Imerys, a leader in mineral-based specialties.

BASF Explores New MDI Investment in India

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:21:10 -0400

BASF is in the advanced stages of a feasibility study for the construction of a methylene diphenyl diisocyanate production complex in India.

Global Chemical Distribution Market Expected to Reach $530.17 Billion by 2034

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:37:55 -0400

A recent study released by Polaris Market Research expects the market size of chemical distribution to reach $530.17 billion by 2034.

ACC Issues Statement on Court Decision Rejecting EPA’s Whole Chemical Approach

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:59 -0400

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has issued a statement about the Fifth Circuit’s decision regarding methylene chloride.

Orion S.A. Plant in France Receives IATF Certification

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:51:29 -0400

Specialty chemical provider Orion S.A. recently announced that its conductive additives plant in France has earned IATF certification, the auto industry’s globally recognized quality benchmark.

BASF Raises Prices for MDI and TDI in ASEAN and South Asia Countries

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:35:36 -0400

With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) basic products and Lupranate TDI (toluene diisocyanate).

ASC Issues Call for Speakers for 2027 Annual Convention

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:24:41 -0400

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has issued a call for speakers for its 2027 Annual Convention, taking place April 19-21, 2027, in Tampa, Florida.

Oxea Announces Price Increases for Carboxylic Acids and Specialty Esters

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:40:24 -0400

Oxea announced that it will increase prices for a range of carboxylic acids and specialty esters effective immediately, or as contracts allow.

Covestro, Fertiglobe and MB Energy to Explore New Options for Ammonia Supply Chain

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:27:27 -0400

Covestro, Fertiglobe, and MB Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration across the ammonia value chain in Germany and Europe.

Oxea Raises Prices for n-Octylamine

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:09:08 -0400

Oxea is increasing prices for n-octylamine effective October 1, 2026, or as contracts allow.

ChemQuest Announces New Member of Leadership Team

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:54:06 -0400

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of Sabina Chatterjee to the firm’s leadership team as executive vice president.

Olin, Huntsman Clear Key Regulatory Step in Merger

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:44:19 -0400

The planned Olin-Huntsman merger has advanced following the expiration of the HSR Act waiting period.

Where AI Meets Human Expertise

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AI may transform how technical work gets done, but technology is only part of the equation. Companies still need to determine where AI can provide practical value.

The New Adhesive Playbook: Competing through Supply Security and Reformulation

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A decade of disruptions has changed how companies manage sourcing, reformulation, and technology development to reduce risk and protect supply.

IMCD Group Appoints Vlad Miller President, US

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:07:03 -0400

Miller has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as vice president of Finance.

LANXESS Raises Adipic Acid Prices Worldwide

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:55:10 -0400

LANXESS is increasing its prices for adipic acid with immediate effect.