Arkema announced a 20% expansion of its Kynar® PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the new unit expected to start up in 2028. This additional capacity is designed to support the strong and sustained growth in demand for Kynar® PVDF across all key markets, including lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, high-performance coatings, chemical processing industries, semiconductor manufacturing, water filtration, and wire and cable. Read More…

Burgess Pigment Co., a producer of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products and Thiele Kaolin Company, jointly announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement where Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele, a global supplier of kaolin clay and silica products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More…

Alithya announced the expansion of its collaboration with Shamrock Technologies, manufacturer and supplier of specialty additives, following the successful deployment of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management within the company's U.S. operations. Alithya will lead the implementation at Shamrock Technologies’ European headquarters in Belgium. Read More…

Evonik announced the expansion of its collaboration with IMCD into the U.S. market, building on an existing distribution partnership in Brazil and Canada. Read More…

Henkel inaugurated its Inspiration Center Jundiaí, Brazil, a 5,000‑square‑meter complex that will serve as the new Research & Development (R&D) hub for the company’s Adhesive Technologies in Latin America. It is designed to accelerate innovation with a focus on high-performance and sustainable solutions across various industry segments. Read More…

Syensqo has been awarded a new multi-year contract by Boeing to continue providing advanced material solutions supporting Boeing commercial and defense programs. The renewed agreement covers advanced composite and adhesive solutions for a range of applications including primary and secondary structures, interiors, and surfacing. Read More…