Arkema announced a 20% expansion of Kynar® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity at its Changshu, China, manufacturing platform, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028. The project is positioned within Arkema’s global PVDF network, alongside recent capacity additions in the United States and existing European production.
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PPG installed an IPG PhotoniCURE™ laser curing pilot finishing line at its Strongsville, Ohio powder facility and a laboratory system at its Coatings Innovation Center for feasibility work. Pilot trials with Whirlpool are underway to evaluate powder coating formulations and throughput effects on a range of appliance components.
Lubrizol has implemented an LED-driven photochemical chlorination reactor at its Louisville, Kentucky CPVC resin facility, with the company reporting gains in thermal stability, processing cycle times and energy efficiency. The installation is described as a first step toward wider deployment across the company’s CPVC manufacturing network and may have operational, regulatory and intellectual property implications for downstream users and competitors.
Inhance Technologies has begun domestic production of packaged fluorine and custom fluorine-inert gas mixtures at its Catoosa, Oklahoma plant following recent capacity investments. The offering is intended to serve semiconductor, pharmaceutical, industrial, and specialty chemical customers with U.S.-based supply and tailored purity options.
LBB Specialties announced an authorized distribution agreement with Kemitura to supply KemituraSil® fumed silica to C.A.S.E. markets in North America. The arrangement may raise manufacturing, supply‑chain, regulatory and intellectual property considerations for counsel working on product safety, specification and commercialization matters.
NOVA Chemicals has announced commercial-scale production of two recycled polyethylene (rPE) grades intended for conversion into packaging and non-food consumer products. The announcement may raise technical, regulatory and intellectual property considerations for manufacturers, buyers and counsel engaged with polymer supply chains and sustainability claims.
Nucleus Incorporation, operating under a license from Stanley Black & Decker, announced manufacturing and market release of Stanley Chemical-branded spray foam insulation, polyurethane sealants, construction adhesives, caulks, and technical aerosols. The product set raises issues for counsel and regulatory professionals including materials specifications, manufacturing controls, labeling, IP licensing, and applicable environmental and building-code approvals.
NEXTCHEM, via its CONSER unit, has been awarded a licensing and Process Design Package to deploy its proprietary NX CONSER™ MAN and NX CONSER™ Duetto technologies for co‑production of 1,4‑butanediol (BDO) and dimethyl succinate (DMS) in China. The award covers process integration for downstream biopolymer manufacture and anticipates subsequent tenders for catalyst and proprietary equipment supply.
The collaboration between Fertiglobe, Covestro, and TA’ZIZ establishes a vertically integrated supply chain for low-emission ammonia across the Middle East, United States, and China. This strategic alignment focuses on securing ammonia as a primary feedstock for the production of isocyanates and advanced polyurethane polymers.
The expansion of the distribution agreement between Westlake Epoxy and Brenntag introduces specialized epoxy resins and curing agents to the Indian construction and industrial sectors. This strategic move impacts supply chain liability and regulatory compliance frameworks for manufacturers utilizing these high-performance polymers and adhesives.
Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical have announced the commercial availability of their PMMA chemical recycling technology, enabling the conversion of end-of-life PMMA polymers into high-purity MMA monomer suitable for re-polymerization. The licensed process supports closed-loop recycling of acrylic polymers and is positioned to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions relative to conventional fossil-based PMMA production.
Ellsworth Adhesives and Surrey NanoSystems Expand Global Access to Vantablack® 310 Through Qualified Distribution Partnership
Discover how the Penetron System waterproofed a massive concrete water tank at Braskem’s thermoplastic resin plant in Brazil, to protect production of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
NxLite opens its $9M AIM Center in Michigan to scale cutting-edge coatings and polymer materials for energy-efficient windows, refrigeration, and transportation.
Meridian Adhesives Group strengthens its presence in Asia with the launch of the Penang Application Development Center, advancing adhesive technology for electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries.
Solvay introduced two new COVID-19 fighting products: a long-lasting antimicrobial spray agent and a yarn that incorporates antiviral/antibacterial agents and may offer increased production for masks and other textiles.
Henkel and 6 companies partner to develop a patch that allows continuous, remote, and wireless monitoring of respiration, heart rate, and soon temperature of patients.
LANXESS has donated one ton of its Rely+On Virkon disinfectant to hospitals in Wuhan and two surrounding cities to help fight coronavirus.
Henkel recognized its top suppliers for their best-in-class performance at the 2020 American Cleaning Institute Annual Meeting.
PPG announced investment in a 2100-square-foot automotive adhesives and sealants lab on the company’s manufacturing and research center.
Dow and Evonik form exclusive technology partnership to use a method for directly synthesizing propylene glycol from propylene and hydrogen.
Covestro announced the winning team of its start-up challenge focuses on improving Li-ion batteries for electromobility.
ADNOC, Adani, BASF, and Borealis plan joint feasibility study for establishing a chemical complex in Mundra, Gujarat, India.
Arkema has begun a new production line for ultra-high performance polyamide 12 powders at the Mont plant in France.
PPG has announced a 3-year, $275,000 grant to renovate the interactive chemistry laboratory at the National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci in Milan.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announced that a US substance patent for biomass-resource derived aliphatic diols and derivatives has been granted.
INEOS Phenol announced it will build a world scale, state-of-the-art cumene unit in Marl Germany.
AkzoNobel announced plans to add three new production lines at its Changzhou powder coatings plant in China, which constitutes a €3 million investment.
Evonik plans to increase production capabilities for Polyalkylmethacrylate (PAMA)-based viscosity modifiers to meet rising demand.
Covestro has delivered its first commercial order of polyurethane resin for wind blades to China. The resin may enable longer and stronger blades than traditional materials.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies business unit announced in a press release that it has launched a new production facility for aerospace applications.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation won the 2018 Catalysis Society of Japan Award in the Industrial Field.
Two technologies from Dow, as well as DOW’s coating materials research division won BIG awards. along with Anuvia Plant Nutrients.
Twelve companies from eight different companies receive the JEC Innovation Award.
Samsung Electronics is Minimizing and Replacing Plastic Packaging with Sustainable Materials
Ceapro Inc won the Most Innovative Raw Material Award at the 2018 Cosmetics 360 Salon.
Fortune Magazine has announced its 2019 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” and in the Chemical Industry category, six companies have made the list.
SABIC has announced the production of its first certified circular polymers as part of what is known as a ‘market foundation stage.’