Press Releases

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced a critical production network optimization step in support of the ‘Grow & Fortify’ strategy of its Engineered Materials business. Over the past several years, Celanese has taken significant measures to ensure reliability of supply by investing in world-class compounding assets globally and by working to provide its customers with engineered materials products of superior quality

Air Products (NYSE:APD), the global leader in the production of gas separation and purification membranes, today hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration at the new $70 million expansion of its Missouri Manufacturing and Logistics Center in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis, Missouri. The expansion, which is Air Products Membrane Solutions' largest ever investment in a single location, is driven by growing product demand in biogas and hydrogen recovery applications, as well as custome

First Graphene Limited (ASX: FGR; "First Graphene" or "the Company") (FRA:M11) (OTCQB:FGPHF) is pleased to announce that it has entered a binding Sale Agreement ("Agreement") to acquire all product lines, manufacturing equipment and intellectual property of MITO® Material Solutions, Inc ("MITO"). Importantly, the acquisition will expand First Graphene's capability to functionalise graphite, graphene and graphene oxide — increasin

Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams today announced that they have decided to end their efforts to jointly acquire AkzoNobel. The decision follows AkzoNobel's previously disclosed rejection of both joint all-cash offers put forward by Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams. About Nippon Paint Group Nippon Paint Group is a global leader in paint and adjacencies businesses—No. 1 in Asia and No. 4 worldwide—delivering innovative solut

ICIS, a global leader in commodity intelligence, announced it has acquired the AMI Plastics Market Intelligence Dataset, strengthening its ability to provide customers with deeper, more connected insight into global polymer demand. The acquisition will strengthen ICIS' supply and demand expertise while broadening its downstream analysis of how materials are used across virgin polymers, recyclates, compounds, masterbatch and additives. This results in a clearer view of where demand is evol

Eni Industrial Evolution and FIB (Seri Industrial Group) have reached an agreement for the joint development of an integrated industrial supply chain in the lithium iron phosphate battery sector. Following the agreements reached today, in execution of the framework agreement of May 16, 2026, the closing will be completed within the contractual deadline of five days from today. The initiative aims to create and develop an integrated industrial platform that includes the production of

Wanhua Chemical successfully participated in the globally anticipated INDEX 2026, held at Palexpo in Geneva. As one of the world’s leading exhibitions for nonwovens and nonwoven technologies, INDEX brought together international industry pioneers to showcase cutting-edge innovations across raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and finished nonwoven products. At the exhibition, Wanhua Chemical presented its high-performance Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) products designed for

Lummus Technology, a global leader in process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commercial launch of Thermacrack™ C5. The new technology will help producers increase production efficiency and reduce capital investment for specialty chemicals. Enhanced Efficiency, Reliability and Product Quality This launch builds on the success of the widely adopted Thermacrack™ C4 process, commercially demonstrated for MTBE and ETBE

Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams note today's press release issued by AkzoNobel regarding their proposal to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of AkzoNobel (the "Joint Proposal"). The Joint Proposal was rejected by the Boards of AkzoNobel, and Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams are considering their next steps, if any. Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams carefully considered AkzoNobel's all-stock merger with Axalta announced on 18 Nove

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful operation of its FAMAX formaldehyde catalysts at two world-scale production facilities operated by Yihua Group in China. The advanced catalyst technology, integrated with process technology from engineering partner Wuxi Xiyuan Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., is delivering exceptional performance at both the major 100 kt/a formaldehyde plant in Inner Mongolia and the 120 kt/a formaldehyde plant in H

Entries are now open for the 25th anniversary edition of The Plastics Industry Awards 2026, with two new categories introduced this year: EPR Leadership and Smart Manufacturing. Companies and individuals from across the UK and Republic of Ireland plastics industry are invited to enter online at: www.plasticsawards.com. Award winners will be announced at a black-tie gala awards ceremony, featuring a champagne reception, dinner and live entertainment, at the five-star InterContinental

Rajoo Bausano has introduced its advanced Three-Layer PP Silent Pipe Plant technology, designed to meet the growing demands of modern infrastructure and high-rise drainage applications. Powered by advanced European extrusion technology and precision engineering, the plant is engineered to manufacture high- performance Three-Layer PP Silent Pipes that deliver exceptional noise reduction while maintaining superior mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and long service life.