Chemical
From Silicon to Sustainability: Huntsman’s High-Purity Chemicals Push
May 26, 2025 – Huntsman Bolsters Semiconductor Chemicals Portfolio with Conroe Plant Expansion Global chemical leader Huntsman Corporation has unveiled a major investment to expand its specialty products facility in Conroe, Texas, targeting soaring demand for ultra-high-purity chemicals in the global semiconductor industry. The move addresses critical raw material needs for advanced-node chip manufacturing, where purity…
Röhm’s 15-Year Shanghai Journey: From Production Base to Innovation Powerhouse
May 23, 2025 – During Shanghai’s recent “Face-to-Face with Headquarters” initiative, journalists accompanied officials on an exclusive tour of Röhm Chemical’s integrated production base and Asian Technology Center in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. As a global leader in methacrylate chemicals, Röhm has, over the past 15 years since establishing its first Shanghai facility in…
Guoneng Chemical Secures Landmark Central Asian Order, Sets New Export Benchmark
May 20, 2025 – In a significant milestone for Guoneng Chemical Corporation, the company has secured a landmark order from Xinjiang Yansheng International Trade Co., Ltd., a Central Asian client, for the procurement of 2,552 tons of Guoneng’s polyolefin products. The consignment is set to be transported directly to the Sirdaryo Station in Uzbekistan under…
Trade Turbulence Spurs Strategic Move: WanKai Bets Big on Indonesia with $2.02B Production Hub
May 19, 2025 – As global geopolitical tensions intensify, trade protectionism surges, and international supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, chemical enterprises face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Amid this landscape, a growing number of Chinese chemical firms are adopting strategic moves to secure new growth avenues, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key battleground for expansion….
SK chemicals Shines at 2025 China Beauty Expo with Circular Packaging Innovations
May 14, 2025 -At the 2025 China Beauty Expo, Asia’s largest beauty trade event, SK chemicals stole the spotlight with its groundbreaking innovations in circular recycling materials for packaging, solidifying its dominance in the cosmetic container market. Held from May 12th to 14th at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the 29th edition of the…
Paint Sludge: Unraveling the Chemical Complexity and Environmental Threats
May 9, 2025 – In the realm of industrial production, paint sludge, a common type of waste, has drawn significant attention from both the environmental protection and chemical industries. Generated mainly from residues and waste in the paint production process, its complex chemical composition has turned the handling and management of paint sludge into a…
Middle East’s ADNOC Eyes Chemicals Dominance with Covestro Takeover
May 9, 2025 – According to a Reuters report on May 6, the €14.7 billion (about $16.6 billion) acquisition of German chemical producer Covestro by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is set to receive unconditional antitrust approval from the European Commission. This landmark deal, ADNOC’s largest to date, signals a significant strategic shift among…
Tariff Turmoil: BASF Sounds the Alarm on US – Led Global Chemical Industry Crisis
May 6, 2025 – The recent tariff hikes by the United States have drawn intense attention from the international chemical industry. On May 2, BASF Group, the German chemical giant, issued a stern warning regarding this matter, stating categorically that the unilateral actions of the US are inflicting severe damage on the global industrial chain….
Mitsubishi Chemical Invests Billions to Expand Flame – Retardant Functional Resin Capacity in China and France
April 30, 2025 – Mitsubishi Chemical Unveils Ambitious Capacity Expansion Plans for Flame – Retardant Functional Resins in China and France Mitsubishi Chemical, a global titan in the chemical industry, has recently made significant moves in its production capacity layout. In a strategic bid to align with market trends and meet the surging demands of…
Sinopec – SK’s TPO Product Sails to Europe: A Milestone in China’s Chemical Innovation
April 30, 2025 – A New Chapter Unfolds: Chinese – Developed TPO Waterproofing Material Sets Sail for Europe A journey laden with China’s chemical innovation achievements recently kicked off. On April 27, a truck loaded with 24 tons of thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) waterproofing membrane special material rolled out of the Sinopec – SK Petrochemical Co.,…