Specialty Chemicals News news

Updates on the production and development of specialty chemicals in Europe: manufacturers, investors, new plants, expansions and more.

9 December 2024
BASF Lemförde Expands Sustainable Offerings
Lemförde site gains ISCC PLUS and REDcert, enabling biomass-balanced products with lower CO2 footprints, supporting customer sustainability goals with mass balance certification.
4 December 2024
FUCHS SE completes acquisition of STRUB & Co. AG
The acquisition secures Swiss market access, retains STRUB's brand and management, and adds a research and production plant. STRUB employs 40, with EUR 15M sales in 2023.
2 December 2024
Arkema Completes Acquisition of Dow's Packaging Adhesives Business
The acquisition expands Arkema's packaging solutions, adding $250M in sales and 280 employees, with expected synergies of $30M EBITDA in 5 years, based on a $150M enterprise value.
24 November 2024
Elkem Advances Circular Economy for Silicones in Lyon
A pilot project in Lyon uses patented recycling to reduce silicone waste, cut emissions, and support the green transition, funded by France 2030 and EU's NextGenerationEU.
19 November 2024
Polish Firms Sign Cooperation Agreement for Explosives Production
The agreement aims to boost Poland's nitrocellulose and propellant production for ammunition, enhancing national security and creating jobs.
17 November 2024
Bolder Industries Partners to Launch E.U. Facility for Sustainable Materials at Antwerp Port
The new facility will boost sustainable material production, processing 3M tires annually, with reduced CO2 and water use, supported by strategic partners for design and project management.

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Owners & Investors

Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Specialties projects:

BASF, WACKER, Arkema, Evonik, Lanxess AG, Mitsubishi, WCGC, Northvolt, PowerCo, and Solvay.