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Olin and Huntsman to Merge, Creating $12B North American Chemicals Leader
- By Olin Corporation; Huntsman Corporation
- Added on Jun 16, 2026
Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating a major North American chemicals company with expanded polyurethane systems, advanced materials and upstream chemical capabilities. The combined company, to be named OlinHuntsman, expects more than $400 million in cost synergies and integration benefits, with the transaction anticipated to close in the first half of 2027. read more

BASF Advances China Expansion as Zhanjiang Site Targets €5B Sales
- By MarketBeat
- Added on Jun 09, 2026
BASF says its new Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong, China, has started operations on schedule and below budget. The facility is expected to generate €4 billion to €5 billion in sales by 2030, with EBITDA turning positive from 2027 as production ramps up. The company is positioning the site as a low-carbon, digitally enabled hub powered by 100% renewable energy. read more

Remembering Karen Haight Huntsman: A Life of Faith, Family, and Service
- By Spray Foam Magazine Team
- Added on Jun 08, 2026
Karen Haight Huntsman, beloved matriarch, philanthropist, and lifelong advocate for compassionate care, passed away on June 1, 2026, at age 88. Her legacy of faith, family devotion, and service lives on through the institutions she helped shape, the countless lives she touched, and the generations of family who carry forward her love and example. read more

Huntsman Marks Grand Opening of Operational Unit Expansion in Petfurdo, Hungary
- By Huntsman Corporation
- Added on Mar 21, 2026
Huntsman Corporation opened its expanded Performance Products facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, boosting global capacity for JEFFCAT® catalysts and supporting sustainable, next-generation products in polyurethane and coatings industries. read more