Press Releases

DAP, a leader in the home improvement and construction products industry, is introducing the Plastic Wood™ Wood Rot Repair Kit, an outstanding solution for addressing one of the biggest consumer frustrations, wood rot damage, with ease and precision. This comprehensive kit combines two advanced products—a fast-drying wood hardener that strengthens soft, damaged wood and a heavy-duty epoxy filler with a self-mixing nozzle that resists shrinking and cracking—delivering durable

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation has released the group's significant achievements in promoting high-quality development and supporting China's modernization process for the very first time at a special event on October 10th in Beijing, China. The 10 significant achievements cover the scopes ranging from energy security, industrial development, green and low-carbon progress to technological innovation, improving livelihood and more, and they are vivid epitome

SLB’s OneSubsea™ joint venture was recently awarded a major contract by Petrobras, following a competitive tender, for the Roncador project, offshore of Brazil. As part of the project scope, OneSubsea™ will provide two subsea production manifolds, one electro-hydraulic distribution unit and additional related services. Why it matters The project supports the further development of the Roncador field in the Campos Basin.

Evonik is now publishing life cycle assessment (LCA) information for its VESTAMID® polyamide and TROGAMID® transparent polyamide products in its High Performance Polymers Plastics Database. The strategic move further demonstrates the business line’s commitment to transparency and accountability to customers, regarding the circularity and sustainability of its products and services. At the moment, there is LCA data published for over 100 products, and data expected for more produ

Complementing its RENYCLE range of engineering polyamides made from recycled nylon, at Fakuma 2024 RadiciGroup launches BIONSIDE, a line of bio-based products comprising innovative engineering polymers obtained from renewable source raw materials. The new BIONSIDE offering of bio-based grades is part of the Radilon® family of products and includes both the products being sold under the Radilon® D (PA610) brand and the ones currently undergoing testing (PA56 – PA510 – PA101

Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company, today unveiled its expanded Asia Technology Center (ATC) in Pudong New Area in Shanghai, China. Equipped with world class technical capabilities and talent, the enhanced center demonstrates the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and services while contributing to the long-term success of its customers and the community both in Asia and globally. The Celanese ATC brings together industry-leadi

An organization supporting both nonprofits and the business community in North Dakota’s state capital has named Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Mandan refinery one of the metro area’s Top 10 Workplaces for 2024. The Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals (YP) Network presented the honor during a recent luncheon at the refinery. “This award takes into consideration recruitment and retention, professional development opportunities, volunteerism and benefits

Encina Development Group, LLC and Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte Ltd. (Blue Planet) announced today the signing of a Global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of hard-to-recycle waste streams to be used as feedstock for Encina’s circular manufacturing process. Encina is focused on decarbonizing the global chemicals industry by producing ISCC PLUS circular chemicals from waste streams. Blue Planet is a Singapore-based global leader in sustainable waste management s

BASF India Limited announced today that it has relocated its head office to Godrej One, a LEED Platinum certified building in the central location of Vikhroli, one of Mumbai's thriving business districts. This move aligns with BASF’s commitment to the Future of Work (FOW) approach, sustainability, and innovation, while prioritizing employee well-being. Around 500 BASF employees from across various businesses and functions will work together under one roof as a result

Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc.  today announced the acquisition of Performance Chemical Company ("PCC"), a leading provider of specialty chemical solutions primarily serving midstream and production operators in the oil and gas industry. This marks Imperative's second acquisition of the year, following the successful integration of Western Chemical, and represents a key step in expanding its depth and breadth of services, primarily to midstream customers throughout the

Evonik and BASF have announced an agreement for the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcertTM grade. This continued collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to providing products with a reduced product carbon footprint (PCF). With its ammonia BMBcert, BASF offers Evonik a solution with a PCF that is at least 65% lower than conventional products*. Both, BASF and Evonik are broadening their product portfolios by introducing ammonia-based products that utilize a

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS today signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBE Corporation. The enterprise value amounts to €460 million with expected proceeds of around €500 million. With this transaction LANXESS exits the last remaining polymer business. The Urethane Systems business comprises 5 manufacturing sites globally as well as application laboratories in the USA, Europe and China. UBE Corporation will take over all operations fr