Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022, new report finds
Marco Mensink, Cefic’s Director General said: “It’s no longer a question of being five minutes before or after twelve. The sector is under severe stress and breaking. The rate of closures has doubled in a year, and even worse, annual investments are half and close to...FEICA Adhesives and Sealants Market Report 2025-2030A critical tool for strategic planning
This comprehensive report, prepared by Smithers on behalf of FEICA, provides essential insights into market trends, growth drivers, and sector-specific opportunities across Europe*. It delivers market statistics based on extensive desk research and direct interviews...Sustainable Polyurethane Production Without Toxic Isocyanate
Polyurethanes (PUR) are found in many products, such as upholstered furniture, foam or insulation materials, flooring, paints and even medical catheter tubes. The production of these high-demand plastics, however, relies on toxic isocyanate. Fraunhofer researchers...Covestro Expands TDI Production Capacity in China
Covestro has successfully completed a major debottlenecking project at its TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production facility in Shanghai, China. The company has increased the annual production capacity from 310,000 to 370,000 metric tons, representing a 20 percent...
