Sakata INX signs capital alliance with CONNECTEC JAPAN for semiconductor materials

Sakata INX has signed a capital and business alliance with CONNECTEC JAPAN Corporation, a contract developer of semiconductor assembly and packaging, to accelerate its entry into semiconductor materials. The companies…

Huntsman Reports Higher Q2 Revenue on MDI Pricing, Plans Olin Merger

Huntsman Corporation reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $1,663 million, up from $1,458 million a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA of $120 million versus $74 million. Polyurethanes revenue rose 16%…

Dangote Refinery Backed by Nigerian Government as Industrial Cornerstone

The Nigerian Federal Government, through Minister of State for Industry Senator John Owan Enoh, toured the 700,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Petrochemicals complex and Dangote Fertiliser Limited in Lagos…

Azelis returns to organic growth in first-half 2026 results

Azelis reported H1 2026 revenue of EUR 2.2bn, up 3.2% in constant currency, with organic growth of 0.3% and a 2.9% contribution from acquisitions. Q2 revenue rose 6.3% in constant…

RIKEN TECHNOS Demonstrates PFAS Degradation in River and Dam Water

RIKEN TECHNOS and Niihama College, part of National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), confirmed degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in river and dam water using a photocatalytic technology under…

dsm-firmenich reports 5% H1 2026 sales growth, keeps full-year outlook

dsm-firmenich reported H1 2026 sales of €4,664 million, up 5% on a like-for-like basis, with Q2 LFL growth of 6% and adjusted EBITDA of €900 million at a 19.3% margin.…

NewMarket Corporation Plans Ammonium Perchlorate and Hydrazine Capacity Expansion

NewMarket reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $133.8 million, or $14.54 per share, up from $111.2 million a year earlier, with first-half net income of $251.8 million. Petroleum additives operating…