INEOS Group chairman discusses Project ONE progress and European energy costs

INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe, interviewed by Director of Corporate Affairs Tom Crotty and filmed on 20 July, outlines the company’s views on the European chemical industry and competitive energy.…

Jotun signs Carnival Cruise Line agreement for robotic hull cleaning

Carnival Cruise Line has signed an agreement with Jotun to implement the Hull Skating Solution, becoming the first cruise operator to use this robotic proactive hull cleaning technology. The system…

Eastman Chemical’s Cristal One PET resin chosen for KANEBO luxury overcap

Japanese cosmetics brand KANEBO has selected Eastman’s Cristal One IM812 specialty PET resin for the thick-walled black overcap of its Generating Essentials Treatment Lotion, launched in January 2026. The material…

Perstorp raises prices on Oxo chemicals and plasticiser intermediates globally

Perstorp Oxo AB is increasing selling prices globally for 2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Propylheptanol, n-/isoButyraldehyde, Emoltene 100 and Pevalen, effective immediately or as existing contracts allow. Europe increases are EUR 75-100/mt for 2-Ethylhexanol,…

Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal to Expand U.S. Rubber and Plastics Distribution

Univar Solutions has acquired H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives, adding it to the Performance Materials business within the Ingredients + Specialties division. H.M.…

Toyo-Morton Switches Saitama Plant to Net-Zero Carbon Offset City Gas

Toyo-Morton, part of artience group, has switched all city gas used at its Saitama factory in Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, to carbon offset city gas with net-zero CO2 emissions starting…

Sanyo Chemical’s KESYUNAL Additive Adopted for Kia Ocean Plastic Trunk Liner

Sanyo Chemical Industries says its odor-reducing additive KESYUNAL RP-11D has been adopted for a trunk liner in Kia’s EV3 electric vehicle, marking the first adoption of the KESYUNAL series. The…