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Proactive manufacturers are leaning on predictive demand planning processes to estimate and get ahead of changing capacity and down-the-line supply chain needs.

LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the propylene oxide/styrene monomer (POSM) production unit (PO11) at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands. 

The installation of giant columns at Arkema’s Carling acrylic acid plant in eastern France marks the first stage of a project that began in 2024 and has required years of preparation. 

Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, recently announced the launch of Eka^® HP Puroxide^™, a new low-carbon hydrogen peroxide product.

The global chemical company OQ Chemicals is set to begin dedicated heptanoic acid production in Oberhausen, Germany, in June 2025. 

Pilot Chemical Co. has named a vice president of growth and innovation responsible for leading and driving the company's growth strategy.  

FEICA is inviting industry experts to share their knowledge and experience with an international audience of industry leaders and stakeholders at the FEICA 2025 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference.

Momentive Performance Materials Group has signed a definitive agreement with Jiangxi Hungpai Material Co. Ltd. to establish a joint venture focused on the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of silanes in Asia.  

Based on WACKER’s Alpha³ technology, these novel polymers can be formulated into tin-free sealants and adhesives that are highly elastic and achieve a low modulus of elasticity. 

Huntsman recently announced that its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification.