The US site produces precursors for agrochemicals however; Evonik now has plans to focus more on its specialty chemicals business and intends to do away with assets that are not in line with its growth businesses.

Maximum ease of cleaning, maintenance, and internal inspection are the qualities that make the horizontal paddle vacuum dryer from Italvacuum a good drying solution for multi-product applications. To create an even better system, the company asked its most demanding customers about their urgent production requirements – and took the resulting lessons to heart.

Lyondell Basell and its joint venture partner Covestro, started operation of a large investment project at their site in Maasvlakte-Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Circular Steam Project incorporates an innovative technology into the existing production plant to convert its water-based waste into energy.

The 31st Chemspec Europe takes place this year at Messe Basel. The event has long been promoted as a must-attend event in the industry. On 1st and 2nd June, visitors can expect top-class workshops and conferences in addition to the exhibition..

Sinopec cooperates with Farsoon to develop 3D printing materials. Cooperation project mainly involves the development of powdered elastomer material and SLA epoxy resin.

Oxychem plans to ramp up its production in Geismar, Louisiana: The American company has announced intends to invest some US $ 145 million in a new production line for next-generation refrigerants.

India's government plans to boost the country's 'pharmerging' success story with six new pharma park projects. The Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Ananth Kumar has recently released recommendations of the task force on development of manufacturing capabilities in each medical vertical in pharmaceutical production.

Evonik Industries has developed a new hollow-fiber membrane for the separation of nitrogen from air.

The system leak-tightness is a basic prerequisite for a safe reaction in chemical synthesis under pressure. The design is as critical as the selection of suitable components in this context.

One of the world’s biggest seawater desalination plant operates at maximum efficiency with minimal engineering costs — Plant Pax process control system from Rockwell Automation helps Sorek Desalination Project set new performance benchmark in terms of output and costs.