News and industry insights on Chemicals for construction applications, including concrete admixtures, sealants, and protective coatings.
AkzoNobel will file an SEC Form F‑4 to advance its Axalta merger, rejecting a rival cash offer. PPG Q1 2026 results showed modest organic growth and new price actions, and it broadened Traffic Solutions by acquiring Ozark Materials. Brenntag will distribute Nouryon’s Bermocoll cellulose ethers in Brazil.
Winter‑ready coatings advanced as Evonik launched Ancamine 2868 and 2844 plus ultra‑low‑emission Ancamine 2873. BASF rolled out ELASTOSPRAY BMB isocyanate, and Cromology will use BASF’s Acronal Ccycled binder in Tollens Maxiline+ to attribute tire‑derived feedstock via mass balance.
Regional supply for construction materials advanced. Evonik started an expanded specialty‑amine plant in Nanjing serving epoxy and PU systems. In building plastics, Arkema at Chinaplas 2026 spotlighted PVDF and bio‑based polyamides for infrastructure, while POLYVANTIS will introduce PLEXIGLAS and LEXAN sheets in India.
Cement decarbonization progressed. Heidelberg Materials commissioned the Airvault kiln line with higher alternative fuels and lower CO2, while Worley was named Owner’s Engineer for Holcim CCUS projects. Heidelberg deepened its footprint via a majority stake in Akçansa and a 10% stake in AmeriTex.
Upstream reshaped inputs. BASF will sell its silicates business to PQ, and INEOS Inovyn will sell Italian chlor‑alkali operations to Esseco Industrial, reshaping inputs for coatings, geotechnical and PVC chains. In the UAE, TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi outlined ~$10 bn new capacity and secured $2.0 bn methanol financing.
Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Construction Chemicals projects:
Essar , ArcelorMittal , TA'ZIZ , Alouette , Mesabi Metallics , Breakwall Capital LP , POSCO , Bolton , and ADH .
