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Arkema Acquires Dow’s Packaging Adhesives Business

Arkema agreed to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a leading producer in this market with annual sales of approximately $250 million (€233 million). This acquisition will expand Arkema’s flexible packaging solutions portfolio, positioning the group as a key player in the industry.

Ineos Completes Acquisition of LyondellBasell’s Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business

Ineos Oxide and LyondellBasell have completed the sale of LyondellBasell’s Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives (EO&D) business and associated production facilities located in Bayport, Texas to Ineos.

Clariant Completes Acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

Clariant, a specialty chemical company, announced it has completed the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a provider of high-value ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, from IFF for an Enterprise Value (EV) of $810 million (€746 million). The purchase price will be subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments.

EU Chemical Industry Confidence Shows Upward Trend

In its Chemical Trends Report for March, CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council, states that Europe has been more impacted by the energy crisis than other regions and structural issues need to be addressed.

AstraZeneca to Buy Fusion Pharmaceuticals for Up to $2.4 Billion

AstraZeneca has agreed to acquire Fusion Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation radioconjugates (RCs).

Ineos Completes Acquisition of TotalEnergies’ Petrochemical Assets at Lavera

Ineos has completed the acquisition of Naphtachimie, Gexaro and Appryl, which were 50:50 Joint Ventures between Ineos and TotalEnergies at Lavera in Southern France.

Merck Invests in New Production Site for its Life Science Business

Merck is pouring over €300 million into a new Bioprocessing Production Centre in Daejeon, South Korea. This marks the largest investment by Merck's Life Science sector in the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting its commitment to growth in the area. The investment is projected to generate around 300 jobs by 2028.

Revolutionizing Green Chemical Production with Ultrasound

Converting Low-Value Woody Biomass into High-Value Green Chemicals


18.03.2024 - Biorefining allows low-carbon feedstocks – such as lignocellulosic biomass – to be processed into intermediate chemicals that can be made into renewable plastics for the automotive industry. Sonichem has developed a breakthrough biorefinery technique that uses ultrasonic energy alongside mild organic acids to fractionate softwood sawdust into hemicellulose sugars, microcrystalline cellulose and high-quality lignin.

AstraZeneca to Buy Amolyt Pharma for up to $1.05 Billion

Britain's AstraZeneca is to acquire Amolyt Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel treatments for rare endocrine diseases, more than $1 billion.

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FECCIA response to the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the European Works Council Directive 2009/38/EC

Successful kick-off of the #ChemSkills blueprint!

Congratulations and a big thank you to Anni, Emma, Chiara and Eleonora for a successful kick-off of the #ChemSkills blueprint!