Company Dynamic

Belgian specialty chemicals giant Vynova has announced the permanent closure of its 225,000-ton-per-year PVC plant in Beek, Netherlands, effective November this year.

BASF reported Q2 2025 sales of €15.77 billion, down 2.1% year-on-year amid falling prices and negative currency effects across all divisions, especially chemicals.

Orion has announced plans to shut down 3 to 5 carbon black production lines across its plants in the Americas and EMEA by the end of 2025, in a move to focus investment on more efficient operations.

INEOS Styrolution has achieved a major breakthrough with the commercial rollout of its 100% bio-based polystyrene, Styrolution PS 158K BC100, now used in food trays for a leading Japanese retailer.

Kuraray has validated that its heat-resistant polyamide GENESTAR™ can withstand up to 900 volts without tracking failure, setting a new safety standard for electric vehicle (EV) components.

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have revoked the licenses of four pharmaceutical companies after uncovering their involvement in the secretive trade of addictive medications.

A groundbreaking $15 million investment is set to transform the global hydrogen market, with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Toyota joining forces to tap into underground “natural hydrogen” in Australia.

BASF’s Chemetall plant in Pinghu has achieved a major sustainability milestone, becoming the first facility in the local industrial zone to reach 100% renewable electricity coverage.

BASF has made a decisive leap in the European polyamide market by acquiring the remaining 49% stake in Alsachimie from DOMO Chemicals, taking exclusive ownership of the key facility based in Chalampé, France.

BASF has further strengthened its position as an innovation leader and essential ingredient provider for the Home Care and I&I industries by expanding its liquid enzyme portfolio.

• BASF

LyondellBasell (LYB), a global chemical leader, is expanding its long-term collaboration with Polynt, a specialist in specialty polymers and intermediates, to develop high-performance marine resins using LYB’s Styrene +LC (low carbon) solution.

• LyondellBasell

The multinational company Eurofragance has inaugurated its expanded production facility in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain.

• Eurofragance

Understand the key distinctions between LPG and propane to choose the right fuel for your specific needs.

• LPG
• propane
• gasification
• butane

INTEOS Styrolution, the world’s leading styrenics manufacturer, has successfully commercialized its 100% bio-based polystyrene, Styrolution PS 158K BC100.

• INEOS Styrolution

Ashland Inc. announced updates on its $60 million manufacturing network optimization initiative, a key component of its execution strategy.

• Ashland

Symrise subsidiary SFA Neroli opened its new perfume campus in Saint-Cézaire-Succiagne, near Grasse in southern France last week.

• Symrise
• SFA Neroli

Jakarta has announced a landmark move as Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power inked two MOUs totaling $10 billion.

ENEOS and Mitsubishi Chemical have completed a cutting-edge chemical recycling plant at the MCC Ibaraki site, leveraging Mura Technology’s Hydro-PRT process to turn discarded plastics into valuable oil.

A major breakthrough from Bayer could change the daily lives of breast cancer survivors.

Eisai Pharma, a global leader in human health care, has announced its ambitious move to launch a state-of-the-art Global Capability Center (GCC) in Visakhapatnam.