Syensqo has opened new microbiology, (eco-)toxicology, and biotechnology laboratories in Lyon, France—its largest microbiology facility to date. The site will serve as a reference center for biodegradation and (eco-)toxicology testing and is intended to support early-stage product development under Syensqo’s Renewable Materials and Biotechnology Growth Platform. Read More…
DKSH Performance Materials has inaugurated its newly renovated Specialty Chemicals Innovation Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The upgraded facility features advanced technologies to support customized formulation development, technical training, and application expertise for a wide range of industrial uses. Read More…
Iron oxide pigment manufacturer OXERRA broke ground on a 120,000 square-foot warehouse at its Augusta, Ga. site for a regional distribution center to support its growing customer base. Read More…
Allredi, a North American distributor of surface preparation, abrasives, and safety products to industrial contractors, has entered into a partnership with GMA Garnet Group (“GMA”), providing Allredi with access to GMA’s abrasive product line across its supply chain throughout the United States and Canada. Allredi is backed by Capstreet and Ridgemont Equity Partners. Read More…
Lubrizol opened a new office in Hammersmith, London. This new location will be home to a variety of business functions, including sales and European leadership, adding to its existing footprint across the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, France and Germany. Read More…
Michelin has announced the construction of its first industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule. Located on the Osiris platform in Péage-en-Roussillon, France, the company says its new facility will have an annual production capacity of 3,000 metric tons, making it the largest production site for 5-HMF in the world. Read More…