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Solstice Advanced Materials to Acquire Element Solutions in Transaction Valued at $14.5B
- By Solstice Advanced Materials
- Added on Jul 08, 2026
Solstice Advanced Materials has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion, including net debt. The combined company is expected to expand Solstice’s reach across electronics, AI infrastructure, thermal management, data center cooling, refrigerant solutions, and specialty materials markets. read more

Global Chemical Leaders Invest in the Future of High-Performance Materials
- By ChemNet
- Added on Jul 06, 2026
Global chemical companies are making strategic moves to strengthen their high-performance materials businesses. Recent acquisitions, divestitures, and spin-offs from Covestro, BASF, INEOS, and Honeywell point to continued innovation, stronger supply networks, and growth across industries connected to polyurethanes, coatings, adhesives, and spray foam. read more

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

Univar Solutions and BASF Expand Distribution Partnership Across North America
- By Kerry Pianoforte- Coatings World
- Added on Sep 09, 2025
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced that Univar Solutions and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., (the Ingredients + Specialties division from Univar Solutions) have been appointed the exclusive distributors in the United States and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications. read more

Evonik Develops Breakthrough "Debonding on Demand" Concept to Meet the Growing Requirements of Today's Manufacturing Industry
- By Evonik
- Added on Apr 03, 2025
Evonik has developed a breakthrough "Debonding on Demand" concept to meet the growing requirements of today's manufacturing industry to increase circularity by improving the sustainability of adhesives. Developed in collaboration between Evonik's strategic innovation unit and business incubator, Creavis, and advanced polyurethane experts from the Comfort & Insulation business line, this innovative technology aims to address the pressing need for adhesives that can be easily removed for recycling read more

Huntsman Building Solutions’ HEATLOK XT High Yield Spray Foam Enhances Reliability Excellence Center
- By Huntsman Building Solutions
- Added on Oct 18, 2022
Huntsman Building Solutions, a global leader in high performance, sustainable building envelope solutions, today announced its HEATLOK XT High Yield Spray Foam was specified and installed as part of a facility enhancement to the Reliability Excellence Center (REC) located at Huntsman’s world scale polyurethane production site located in Geismar, Louisiana. read more

ACC Projects Positive Outlook for U.S. Chemical Industry
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Jun 25, 2018
According to the American Chemistry Council’s Mid-Year 2018 Chemical Industry Situation and Outlook, the U.S. chemical industry in 2018 is looking positive. read more

Chemours CEO Receives Top Industry Honor for Innovation & Professional Impact
- Added on May 23, 2018
The Chemours Company President and CEO Mark Vergnano received the 2018 American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Government and Industry Leaders Award. read more

ACC Report: NAFTA Critical to Growth and Job Creation by U.S. Chemical Manufacturers
- Added on Mar 07, 2018
New Data Confirms NAFTA Has Driven Historic Growth; Highlights Potential for Modernized Trade Pact to Boost U.S Chemical Exports, Support Trade Balance read more

U.S. Chemical Production Accelerates as Manufacturing Sector Advances
- Added on Jan 29, 2018
During December, chemical output increased in all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast, Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southeast regions. read more

Chemical Activity Barometer Continues Steady Climb; Consumer and Business Confidence Strengthening
- Added on Mar 13, 2017
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), posted a strong gain in February of 0.4 percent, following a similar 0.4 percent gain in January. read more