Chemicals

With three new directors appointed, the AkzoNobel-Axalta merger moves closer to reality. This finalized board is designed to navigate a complex integration.

After shareholder pushback ended a $14.5B merger, Solstice Advanced Materials pivots hard, backing its own resilient strategy with a massive share repurchase.

Akron's Flexsys narrows its 6PPD replacement to two molecules, partnering with USGS for independent testing in a strategic move to solve an environmental crisis.

An industry veteran is bypassing boardrooms and targeting bookshelves, using a children's book to teach the next generation about proactive wildfire defense.

As the EU's strict new packaging laws loom, a Shanghai lab offers a vital lifeline for Asia-Pacific exporters, turning a complex compliance hurdle into an innovation race.

A Japanese firm is challenging the industrial coatings market with a nanotech shield anyone can apply, aiming to democratize asset preservation globally.

H.B. Fuller’s board spurns a $1.2B offer for its building adhesives unit, setting up a clash over strategy, valuation, and deep operational integrity.

As Orion S.A. heads to key investor conferences, it will showcase its leadership in sustainable carbon black while management faces tough questions on financial performance.

Ascent Industries heads to a key investor conference to sell its growth story. With a fresh turnaround and an aggressive M&A plan, can its CEO win over a skeptical market?

As the AIM Act tightens the supply of common refrigerants, the HVAC industry faces a crisis. Innovation in reclamation and new tech offers a path forward.

Beyond the headlines, Asahi Kasei’s plant expansion is a calculated move in Japan's national strategy to dominate the future of clean energy technology.

Ingevity's spot on TIME's list isn't just an award; it's a signal of a masterclass in strategy where financial rigor, sustainability, and culture converge.

A new credit facility for SolvChem reveals a powerful playbook for middle-market growth, blending regional banking muscle with expert financial advisory.

A legacy lubricant maker's strategic pivot into high-tech thermal management signals a critical shift in how we build the future of artificial intelligence.

DCW Limited is pouring ₹250 crore into its pigment business, aiming to boost capacity by 50% and capture a growing global market. This isn't just expansion; it's a calculated move to secure a more profitable future.

As the chemical sector faces a critical talent drain, The Chemical Summit's new award seeks to identify and elevate the next generation of leaders.

Beyond a 23% profit surge, ILCO's latest results reveal a blueprint for resilience through strategic IPOs, dividends, and a diversified portfolio.

Beyond a vibrant tribute to Kashmir's culture, Asian Paints' new art initiatives are a masterclass in brand strategy amid rising competition. Here's the real story.

A materials science firm unveils a platform to build industrial plants at a fraction of the cost, starting with a hydrogel set to transform global farming.

FutureFuel's stunning $25.6M profit swing reveals a blueprint for resilience, powered by regulatory tailwinds in biofuels and reshoring in chemicals.