Feb 16, 2026 | News
BASF’s Intermediates division is taking decisive steps to further strengthen supply security for its European customers in the 1,4‑butanediol (BDO) value chain. By gradually increasing production output at its BDO plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF aims to support...
Feb 11, 2026 | News
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...
Feb 5, 2026 | News
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...
Jan 30, 2026 | News
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...
Jan 30, 2026 | News
Covestro, a leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, has launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The...
Jan 30, 2026 | News
LANXESS is raising its prices for adipic acid with immediate effect. The increase amounts to an average of EUR 100 per ton and applies worldwide. This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases. These include significantly higher raw material costs....
