Asahi Kasei Medical has introduced the Planova™ FG1, a next-generation virus removal filter with enhanced flux, designed for biotherapeutic production, launching in October 2024. The bioprocess segment of Asahi Kasei Medical includes Planova™ virus removal filters and associated equipment used…
Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE: CSL) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation segment of PFB Holdco, Inc., which includes the Plasti-Fab and Insulspan brands, collectively known as “Plasti-Fab.” This Canadian-based company is a leading vertically…
Ducon Infratechnologies Limited (BSE: 534674, NSE: DUCON) made a significant impression at the recent GH2 Summit held at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in Delhi. In partnership with DeltaVision GmbH, Ducon showcased its state-of-the-art fluid control systems designed for hydrogen mobility,…
Actineer, a joint venture between ITM and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) Ltd., has successfully produced Actinium-225 (Ac-225) by irradiating Radium-226 (Ra-226) in a cyclotron. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the venture’s goal to provide GMP-grade Ac-225 to customers…
PPG, a global leader in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, has announced a definitive agreement to sell its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to American Industrial Partners (AIP) for a transaction value of $550 million. The deal…
LyondellBasell (LYB) has announced its acquisition of APK AG, located in Merseburg, Germany. With this acquisition, APK will be fully integrated into LYB, a recognized leader in sustainability within the chemical industry. LYB plans to advance APK’s unique solvent-based technology…
Brenntag, the global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, celebrated its 150th anniversary yesterday in Essen, Germany, where the DAX40 company is headquartered. The event brought together numerous guests from the chemical industry, including customers, suppliers, business partners, and distinguished…
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has announced plans to expand the production facility for its OPL Film™, an optical polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) film, at the Central Japan-Ogaki (Kanda) Plant in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The upgraded facility is expected…
The international plastics trade fair, Fakuma 2024, has begun at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center in Germany, where Wanhua Chemical is showcasing its range of innovative products and material solutions for various industries, including baby care, consumer goods, automotive, medical, and…
Air Liquide is set to invest approximately $150 million to expand its production capacity and pipeline network in Tennessee, as part of a new long-term agreement with LG Chem. The investment will support LG Chem’s upcoming cathode active material plant,…
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group) has announced plans to enhance its production capacity of ion exchange resins, essential for generating ultrapure water used in semiconductor manufacturing. This expansion will take place at Mitsubishi Chemical’s Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant located in Kitakyushu…
SABIC, a leading chemicals industry company, announced that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has chosen its ocean-bound plastic (OBP)-based polypropylene resin for their food vacuum containers. The partners selected SABIC® PP 576P, a high-gloss grade from the TRUCIRCLE™…