Rory Chandler, Business Development Manager at Albis UK, explains the factors processors should consider when comparing materials, moving away from a cost-only approach to maximize productivity. Albis For a long time, purchasing decisions in

As electric vehicle battery voltages rise, NexPoint’s thermoplastic resins provide performance support backed by data for next-generation electrification designs. NexPoint Materials’ two engineering thermoplastics—Lexan BPL1000 and Cycoloy C2950 resi

Headlines Digest: Raw Material News-The United States initiates anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on Chinese amine compounds, with the highest tariff rate.352.32% Automotive News-Volkswagen Group plans to freeze employee wages unti

The European Commission has selected 77 projects for €3.4 billion in support from the Innovation Fund, including initiatives focused on plastic recycling and biopolymer production. European CommissionSelected 77 from 23 countries in the Europea

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Sumitomo Chemical, from Japan, has completed the acquisition of Syensqo’s liquid crystal polymer (LCP) pure resin business assets. By integrating Syensqo’s products and technologies through this acquisition, Sumitomo Chemical will strengthen its abil

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Market participants in the European petrochemical industry are increasingly concerned that persistently low water levels in the Rhine River could further disrupt logistics, raise delivery costs, and tighten supply chains in the fourth quarter. Howeve

According to reports from prominent international news outlets such as Mergermarket and Dealreporter, citing multiple informed sources, German chemical giant BASF has initiated preliminary discussions in 2026 regarding a potential merger with its pee

Ascend Performance Materials LLC announced force majeure on adipic acid last month, citing a disruption in the supply of its raw material, cyclohexane. In an August 17 letter to customers, the company stated, “Despite actively taking remedial measure