Nouryon opened its newest innovation center in Shanghai. Nouryon says the innovation center more than doubles the space of the company’s previous facility in Shanghai and significantly enhances its technical capabilities with investments in testing and analytical equipment focused on high-growth sectors like agriculture, electronics, construction and pharmaceuticals.  A highlight of the new facility specific to the personal care sector is the customer experience center. Read More…

WILsquare Capital, a private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply ("ACS"), has completed the acquisition of Smetzer Paint & Supply ("Smetzer"), a regional distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products based in Northern Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More…

Covia Holdings LLC has opened a new laboratory facility in Concord, N.C., to expand its network of innovation capabilities. The innovation center, which includes modular lab space, meeting rooms, and office space, will serve as a hub for customer engagement and product development. Read More…

Materion Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to supply beryllium fluoride for use in fusion power plants. Read More…

Siltech has unveiled their new 180,000 sq.ft manufacturing facility in Fort Erie, an investment of over 75 million USD. The new facility is a significant addition for Fort Erie, Niagara Region and the Province of Ontario. Read More…

The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its presence in Mexico by acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company (BCC). The merger has created additional capacities for sales and technical support in Mexico’s core industrial regions. Read More…