The unique Veova Silane resin can be used by paint producers and formulators for moisture-curing, isocyanate-free, and high-performance coatings. This is also the maiden commercial scale production of a resin based on Hexion's innovative Veova Silane Technology.

The ‘Westküste 100’ project in Germany has received funding confirmation from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy. The mega project is claimed to be the first large-scale hydrogen project in the country.

Lonza has extended its manufacturing agreement with Servier for producing L-asparaginase API. The new plant in Switzerland will be responsible for supporting Servier with API for acute lymphoblastic leukemia therapies.

Sanofi and GSK are in advanced discussions with the European Union to supply up to 300 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine. If everything goes well between the parties, the doses will be manufactured in European countries including France, Belgium, Germany and Italy.

The energy-efficient amine gas treatment technology Oase sulfexx is expected to assist petroleum refiners and gas processors meet regulatory requirements of the future, reduce operating costs and increase capacity. The technology is capable of selectively removing hydrogen sulfide, while minimising co-absorption of CO2 from gas streams.

Under an agreement signed between Nusaned Investment, a company owned by Sabic, and a local Saudi firm Suhul Alkhalej, the two companies will own and operate a factory to manufacture wood-plastic composite profiles.

Wacker is expanding its existing vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions production facilities in the United States. The Munich-based chemical company will add a new reactor with an annual capacity of 85,000 metric tons at its Calvert City site, investing an amount of around €50 million in the site’s capacity and infrastructure.

Nestlé Australia’s upgrade includes expanding its Blayney factory’s existing production areas and installation of new equipment which is expected to increase production capacity as well as export growth. With this mega investment, the total amount invested in the site amounts to 144 million dollars in the past 10 years.

Many systems in raw material automation have highly automated processes which are controlled by a process control system, such as the Azo Kastor production control system, that generates a large amount of data: This is where smart data comes up.

With the deal, DSM will be able to offer customers rapid product development iterations for filaments and pellets based on their requirements. The acquisition will also assist the company to strengthen its engineering grade filament, pellet and powder portfolio.