The unit is part of the firm’s second grassroots petrochemical complex which is expected to extract benzene, toluene and xylenes from pyrolysis gasoline.

Gemü is laying the cornerstone for the latest generation of filling valves – the F40 and F60 valves.

Clariant has recently announced the launch of an expanded portfolio of acetylene selective hydrogenation catalysts in China. The Ole Max catalyst series is highly appreciated in the industry, providing high performance as well as operating flexibility.

The die is cast: Shell Chemical finally decided to increase Alpha Olefins (AO) production at its chemical manufacturing site in Geismar, Louisiana, making the site the largest AO producer in the world. Shell will construct a fourth AO unit, adding 425,000 tonnes of capacity.

Bayer spin-off Covestro plans to shut down its MDI plant in Tarragona, Spain. The remaining assets shall, nevertheless, be retained as a chemical park and center for Polyurethane systems.

Bostik has announced the opening of its new Dallas plant in the US state Texas. The adhesive specialist for construction, consumer and industrial manufacturing markets will produce ceramic tile adhesives (CTA) and floor preparation products at the new site. The company belongs to Arkema which acquired Bostik in early 2015.

In order for nougat to give the sensation of melting in one’s mouth, it must be ground to a precise fineness. One of the secrets behind the full flavor release lies in the correct grain size. The same is true for roasted almonds. Read the article and find out, why a oscillating sieve mill is the best choice for a perfect chocolate flavor...

Fluid Components International (FCI) presents its ST100 Series Thermal Mass Air/Gas Flow Meter in a remote mountable configuration, well suited for applications in hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations.

GF Biochemicals, the largest producer of levulinic acid directly from biomass and at an industrial scale, acquires the assets and intellectual property of Segetis, the main levulinic acid derivatives producer in the US market.

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess completed three-year investment program totaling over EUR 20 million aimed at expanding the company's aromatics network. The comprehensive modernization project focused mainly on facilities that manufacture nitrotoluenes, chlorobenzenes, and their downstream products.