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AkzoNobel to Divest Decorative Paints Southeast Asia Business

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:02:13 -0400

AkzoNobel has entered into binding agreements to sell its Decorative Paints business in Southeast Asia to Nippon Paint.

Pilot Chemical Company Names VP of Growth and Innovation

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:53:22 -0400

The new vice president of growth and innovation will lead Pilot’s enterprise growth agenda, overseeing innovation and commercialization, market development, technical service, strategic partnerships, and inorganic growth.

Following Their Merger, AkzoNobel and Axalta to be Called Axanzo

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:17:58 -0400

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems announced Axanzo as the name of the combined company following completion of their intended merger.

Arkema Inaugurates Acrylic Acid Purification Unit in Carling

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:11:12 -0400

Arkema has inaugurated a new acrylic acid purification unit featuring an innovative process at its Carling site in France.

Sika Names New Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:59:45 -0400

Sika recently named an experienced capital markets and communications professional to be its head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations.

ChemQuest Adds Strategic Growth and Operations Leader to Team

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:52:49 -0400

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that Anthony J. Wilson is assuming a new role as a director, bringing strategic growth and operations acumen to the firm.

Sika Acquires UK Landscaping Products Manufacturer

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:11:50 -0400

The acquisition expands Sika's UK landscaping portfolio and creates new opportunities for growth, cross-selling, and manufacturing efficiencies.

H.B. Fuller Announces Debt Offering to Help Fund AMS Acquisition

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:04:14 -0400

H.B. Fuller announced that the company plans to raise $850 million by issuing new debt that it will use to help fund its acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS).

PPG to Invest $70 Million in Huntsville Aerospace Operations

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:48:56 -0400

PPG announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies site in Huntsville, Alabama.

ROSS Mixers and AutoRICH Collaborate at Upcoming Battery Show

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:09:45 -0400

Manufacturer of industrial mixing equipment, ROSS Mixers, and AutoRICH, provider of advanced automation solutions, are collaborating at The Battery Show.

Adhesion Society Extends Deadline for 2027 Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:16 -0400

The Adhesion Society has extended the deadline for industry professionals to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the 2027 program for its Annual Meeting.

Intertape Polymer Group Acquires Clysar

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:05:27 -0400

Intertape Polymer Group has acquired Clysar, LLC, a North American manufacturer of polyolefin shrink film.

Henkel Closes Stahl Acquisition

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:32:08 -0400

Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the Netherlands-based Stahl Group.

iGM Opens Flagship Office for APAC Business in Shanghai

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:41:48 -0400

iGM Resins has opened the company’s new Shanghai office, located in the Hongkou District of Shanghai.

Henkel to Expand Its Global STEM Initiative

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:54:47 -0400

On the occasion of its 150^thanniversary, Henkel is planning a new STEM center at Henkel’s headquarters in Düsseldorf and four additional Researchers’ World labs around the world.

Nova-Institute Launches Advanced Recycling Database

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:39:13 -0400

The new Advanced Recycling Database reduces complexity by providing industry stakeholders with up-to-date expert-reviewed intelligence.

Univar Solutions Makes Time’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2026 List

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:26:36 -0400

Univar Solutions LLC has been recognized on Time magazine's list of Best Companies for Future Leaders 2026.

Kraton Receives EcoVadis Platinum Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:18:08 -0400

Kraton Corp. has maintained its EcoVadis Platinum rating for its sustainability management system.

DuPont, Chemours and Corteva Reach Agreement to Resolve PFAS-Related Claims in North Carolina

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:06 -0400

DuPont, together with The Chemours Co., and Corteva Inc. and its subsidiary EIDP Inc., has entered into a settlement with the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities that were excluded from the U.S. Public Water System Class Settlement approved in 2024.

New Henkel and CALB Center Targets Faster Battery Material Qualification

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:59:41 -0400

Henkel and CALB have opened a joint Battery Innovation Center in China that aims to bring safer, higher-performing, and more sustainable battery technologies to market faster.

H.B. Fuller Launches Fusion Bonded Spacer Portfolio

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:27:28 -0400

H.B. Fuller has launched a new product portfolio platform based on the company’s 4SG technology for insulating glass (IG) applications.

AkzoNobel Sells AkzoNobel Pakistan to Packages Group

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:44:43 -0400

AkzoNobel has completed the sale of Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, which is part of the Packages Group.

New Hydrogen Unit Begins Operation at Arkema’s Jarrie Site

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:35:15 -0400

Arkema has commissioned a new hydrogen production unit at its Jarrie, France, site, marking the first phase of a major investment plan extending through 2028.

Abdallah Dabaghi Takes Expanded MEA Role at Bodo Möller Chemie

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:24:44 -0400

Bodo Möller Chemie is expanding Abdallah Dabaghi’s leadership responsibilities as the company looks to strengthen its presence and pursue new business opportunities across the Middle East and Africa.

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.

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.

Ancora Submits New Proposal to Acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:02:08 -0400

Ancora Holdings Group, shareholder of H.B. Fuller, has sent a letter to H.B. Fuller’s board of directors that enhances its proposal to acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions (BAS) segment.

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.