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Chasing Value in the Acrylic Chain
In 2024, prominent integrated producers in the acrylic value chain with a significant global footprint reported shrinking profits from polymer...
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DCM Shriram's Strategic Leap: Acquiring HSCL for ₹375 Crore
On June 12, 2025, DCM Shriram Ltd. announced a transformative step in its growth journey, approving a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity...
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Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: How This Common Baking Ingredient is Being Used in Biofuel and Oleochemical Production
Baker’s yeast isn’t just for bread anymore. In a breakthrough study published in Nature Communications (DOI: 10.1038/ncomms11709), researchers...
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EU Anti-Dumping Investigation into 1,4-Butanediol Imports
On April 3, 2025, INEOS Solvents SA lodged a complaint prompting the European Commission to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into imports of...
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ClimeCo Champions Integrity in Adipic Acid Protocols for High‑Impact Climate Action
In a pivotal step toward tackling greenhouse gas emissions, ClimeCo has supported the approval of the Climate Action Reserve’s (CAR) US and China...
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APLA Logistics Meeting: Panama to Host Key Event for Chemical Logistics Leaders in 2025
In an industry where timing, efficiency, and innovation shape success, the 27th APLA Logistics Meeting stands out as one of Latin America's most...
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Now Is the Time to Reconnect: The Strategic Value of Attending the 2025 World Chlor-Alkali Conference in Uncertain Times
In an economic landscape marked by volatility, inflationary pressures, shifting regulations, and geopolitical uncertainty, every business decision,...
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Understanding the Caustic Soda Shortage: The Downstream Impact of Weak PVC Demand
The global caustic soda market has experienced a notable shortage in recent months, primarily driven by reduced demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...
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Thermoplastics Take Flight: Boeing and Airbus Look to Lightweight Composites for Next-Gen Jets
As the aerospace industry braces for a new era of high-speed production and sustainability, Airbus and Boeing are setting their sights on a...
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Engineering Thermoplastics: The Future of High-Performance Materials in the Chemical Value Chain
Engineering thermoplastics—high-performance polymers like polyamide (PA), polycarbonate (PC), polyacetal (POM), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and...