BASF's Coatings division has renewed its agreement to procure 100% renewable electricity at its automotive OEM coatings manufacturing operations in Shanghai, China. Through a combination of Renewable Direct Power Purchase (R-DPP), International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), and other measures, the company says it will continue to power its BASF Shanghai Coatings Minhang and Caojing sites, as well as the BASF Coatings' resin plant in Caojing, solely with green power. Read More…

Sika, a specialty chemicals company, announced the opening of its Marion Regional Distribution Center in Marion, Ohio. Read More…

Sheboygan Paint Company announced the acquisition of Bradley Coatings Group from United Paint & Chemical Corporation. The companies will partner to ensure a successful transition for customers with production being absorbed into Sheboygan Paint Company’s facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More…

Clariant and OMV announced their intended collaboration to explore and develop new strategies to meet sustainability targets in the ethylene supply chain and reduce their carbon footprint. According to the companies, in response to increasing consumer demand for more sustainable options, and with a particular focus on Europe, the partnership will help both companies meet their sustainability targets and deliver on their customers’ carbon reduction strategies. Read More…

The Lubrizol Corporation announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Maharashtra to purchase a 120-acre plot in Aurangabad, India, where it plans to construct a new manufacturing facility to initially support the region’s growing transportation and industrial fluid markets. The initial phase of the project represents a projected investment of approximately $200 million — the company’s largest ever in India. Read More…

AkzoNobel has upgraded and automated its production line at its Suzhou site in China to boost daily capacity by more than 40% and meet growing demand. This demand includes a focus on high-performance antifoulings and wind power solutions and is being met by the company’s International, Intersleek, RELEST and Chartek products. Read More…

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC broke ground on INEOS Hickerson Solar, a new 310-megawatt solar project located in Bosque County, Texas. This follows the recently signed renewable power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, a generator of renewable energy from wind and sun, and a provider in battery energy storage. Read More…

Elementis, a supplier of specialty chemicals for paint, coatings, and industrial aqueous applications, announced the expansion of its NiSAT (Non-Ionic Synthetic Associative Thickeners) technology production in China. Elementis says this initiative will deliver performance and eco-friendly features to the Chinese architectural market and beyond. Read More…