With an aim to meet the growing demand for polyamides in China, Domo Chemicals has inaugurated a new polyamide production plant in Jiaxing. The company has invested 14 million euros for the project which is expected to double its current capacity of polyamides.

Neste will be supplying 1,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel to the Singapore Airlines Group under an agreement signed between both the parties. This move will also mark the first direct supply of Neste’s SAF to airlines at Changi Airport in Singapore.

The chemical industry is striving to accomplish decarbonization in its overall operations in order to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. For this purpose, the sector is exploring many existing as well as innovative technologies to help it transform like never before.

The startup firm Heartland specializes in the production of natural fiber plastic additives. The hemp-based materials have the capacity to reduce the carbon footprint of plastics on an industrial scale.

With an aim to meet the growing demand in Latin America, Sika has launched a new production facility which will produce synthetic macro fibers. Synthetic macro fibers are based on an advanced technology for the constructive and static reinforcement of concrete structures.

Engineering firm KBR has secured a contract to offer engineering services for First State Hydrogen, aiming to explore the viability of establishing the U.S. mid-Atlantic's first clean hydrogen production plant powered by renewable energy.

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a new Smart-Ex 03 smartphone that can be used in hazardous areas across diverse industries. The 5G- and Wi-Fi 6-enabled smartphone ensures outstanding connectivity and supports the latest technical standards.

Lyondell Basell will be establishing its integrated plastic waste recycling hub in Knapsack, Germany. The project is expected to be complete in phases and will combine various advanced sorting and recycling operations.

Christoph Kowitz who currently heads Wacker’s Corporate Research Department has been appointed as the President and CEO of Wacker Chemical Corporation in the USA. He will succeed David Wilhoit who is retiring from the firm.

Umicore has concluded a 350-million-euro loan from the European Investment Bank to support European research, development and innovation in rechargeable battery materials technologies for electric vehicles EV and the recycling of EV batteries.