Chemicals

Ashland's 7% sales jump in Q3 signals strong demand, but a profit dip reveals the lingering impact of production snags and cost pressures. What's next?

A truce between Ashland and activist Ancora brings two new directors and a powerful new committee. This is more than a settlement—it's a deep look into the changing power dynamics between boardrooms and their biggest shareholders.

A new volunteer program isn't just about a fresh coat of paint. It's a strategic fusion of product innovation, color psychology, and community partnership.

As CEO Peter Vanacker accepts a major award for corporate reinvention, he's asking investors to trade today's dividends for tomorrow's sustainable future.

Valtris Specialty Chemicals appoints four new leaders from industry giants to drive a major transformation focused on customer service and operational excellence.

Matrix Adhesives' strategic acquisition of IPS Adhesives, backed by TruArc, signals a major play for global market share and advanced technology leadership.

With its second global plant in Thailand, NatureWorks doubles down on Asia, challenging the plastics industry and testing the limits of a green economy.

A slight revenue dip masks Robertet’s masterful navigation of a split market, with strategic investments in fragrance and emerging economies paying off handsomely.

Tinicum's investment in GracoRoberts isn't just a financial deal; it's a strategic move to secure the mission-critical materials powering global aerospace and defense.

With over $3B invested, the DAPEK cluster in Ceyhan isn't just a project; it's a strategic move to redefine Türkiye's economy and global trade routes.

Vibrantz Technologies' $200M deal with Finacity isn't just a loan; it's a masterclass in using receivables to fuel global growth amid financial pressure.

The deal for Latin America's largest urea plant not only diversifies Maire's portfolio but also aims to reshape Argentina's economy by monetizing Vaca Muerta gas.

CN Energy Group is again facing delisting from Nasdaq. A look beyond the notice reveals a history of compliance struggles and a fractured business model.

3TREES didn't just build the world's largest showroom. It transformed a derelict factory into a replicable model for sustainable urban renewal.

With its first major acquisition and a new VP of Growth, specialty ink firm Nocopi Technologies is executing a deliberate strategy to scale its operations.

Nassef Sawiris’s investment firm NNS now holds over 55% of OCI, a decisive move to end a strategic impasse and dictate the chemical giant's future.

Nagase America's new website is more than a facelift. It's a strategic move in the digital arms race to win the loyalty of modern technical buyers.

Greentown Labs partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate advanced carbon materials, signaling a strategic shift as energy giants seek growth beyond fossil fuels.

As Olin and Huntsman clear a key SEC hurdle, the strategic rationale behind their merger comes into focus: a calculated move to build a resilient, vertically integrated powerhouse.