News and industry insights on High-value, specialized chemicals for niche applications, such as coatings, adhesives, and catalysts.
Olin and Huntsman agreed an all-stock merger forming OlinHuntsman, aligning chlor-alkali feedstocks with polyurethane systems and advanced materials; >$400m synergies are targeted. Stahl expanded in LATAM by agreeing to acquire the Weilburger Graphics packaging coatings business in Brazil. Eastman bought the Jarylec dielectric fluids brand to strengthen transformer and grid specialties.
WACKER opened a Karlovy Vary specialty silicones site to expand European production. Kemira and IFF shifted the Alpha Bio program to the Hanko manufacturing site, revising start‑up to 2029. Evonik began ISCC Plus‑certified ULTRASIL eCO output in Turkey for circular silica in tire and rubber.
MAIRE/NEXTCHEM buys 70% of ETEK to add metals recovery from complex wastes via TBRC‑enabled pyromet/hydromet flowsheets. Eni and Hera inaugurated the Ravenna Environmental Hub for special‑waste pretreatment, soil biorecovery and on‑site renewable power and storage. Brands gained clarity as PureFive resin qualified as PCR in New Jersey, while Evonik introduced low‑carbon peracetic acid via mass balance.
Evonik received two Pharma Excipients Awards for EUDRAGIT coatings and EUDRACAP colon capsules. Croda launched Malvallin botanical active for skin resilience. To widen delivery options, Avanti Polar Lipids partners with NovoArc to add novel lipids for complex medicines. U.S. formulators gained a new UV filter as BASF’s Tinosorb S secured FDA approval.
UPM’s Adhesive Materials 2025 Climate Review reported 58% scope 1–2 intensity cuts and broader supplier data, with LCA services embedded in quotes. Symrise renewed a €750m revolving credit facility, extending tenor and flexibility for specialty growth.
