Chemicals
Godrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: 'At Godrej Industries, We craft'
The film captures the shared purpose, people, and ambition that connect the Group s diverse businesses Key takeaways: Godrej Industries Group has unveiled its new corporate brand film, At Godrej Industries, We Craft , bringing its purpose, Crafting tomorrow since 1897 , to life Produced by Zoya Akhtar and directed by Aakash Bhatia, the film captures the people, businesses and ideas shaping the Group across consumer products, agriculture, real estate, financial services, chemicals and ventures The film explores crafting as a mindset rooted in care, imagination and responsibility, reflecting the Group s shared ambition to create, innovate and build for the future
Aarti Industries Delivers Promising Q1 FY27; Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook
MUMBAI, India , July 30, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The results were approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held earlier today. The Company delivered a strong start to FY27, reporting approximately 79% year-on-year and 13% quarter-on-quarter EBITDA growth, driven by an optimised product mix, inventory, and forex gains despite volume degrowth in a challenging global operating environment.
GracoRoberts Announces Strategic Investment from Tinicum
Partnership Will Accelerate GracoRoberts Growth as a Trusted Supplier of Mission-Critical Materials to the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry ARLINGTON, Texas , July 23, 2026 -- GracoRoberts ( GracoRoberts or the Company ), a leading value-added distributor of specialty chemicals and advanced composite materials to the aerospace and defense industry, today announced a strategic investment from Tinicum, L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated ( Tinicum ). GracoRoberts management team is retaining a significant interest in the Company and will continue to lead the business.
LBB Specialties and Ruby Bio Partner to Advance Market Readiness for Fermentation-Derived Emulsifiers
Collaboration combines Ruby Bio s innovative biomanufacturing platform with LBBS s commercial expertise to help prepare the market for a new generation of clean-label, palm-free emulsifiers produced from renewable and upcycled feedstocks. NORWALK, Conn. , July 8, 2026 -- LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients , today announced a commercial relationship with Ruby Bio to advance market readiness for Ruby Bio s fermentation-derived emulsifier platform across North America. The collaboration will focus on customer engagement, market development, and commercialization planning to help prepare manufacturers for the introduction of a new generation of fermented, clean-label, palm-free emulsifiers produced from renewable and upcycled feedstocks.
LBB Specialties Named Authorized Distributor for Borregaard BioVanillin Solutions in the United States and Canada
Partnership expands access to Borregaard s wood-based BioVanillin offering, helping manufacturers balance flavor performance, supply realities, and sustainability goals. NORWALK, Conn. , July 1, 2026 -- LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients providing technical solutions with a customer-first approach, today announced that, effective immediately, it has been appointed an authorized distributor in the United States and Canada for Borregaard s BioVanillin line of products. The relationship expands access to Borregaard s wood-based vanillin offering and strengthens support for manufacturers seeking a scalable vanilla flavor solution that pairs performance with a differentiated sustainability profile.
DCM Shriram Chemicals' Jhagadia Site Joins World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network with Distinction in Productivity
BHARUCH, India , June 26, 2026 -- The DCM Shriram Chemicals manufacturing site at Jhagadia, Bharuch District, Gujarat, part of DCM Shriram Ltd., has been recognised by the World Economic Forum s Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) with Distinction in Productivity, becoming one of only 16 industrial sites globally selected for the network in 2026. The Global Lighthouse Network is a World Economic Forum initiative that identifies manufacturing facilities and value chains that are leading the adoption and scaling of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to drive measurable impact in productivity, sustainability, agility and operational excellence. With this recognition, the Jhagadia site joins a prestigious community of 238 leading manufacturing facilities worldwide that are setting new benchmarks for industrial transformation.
SI Group and Shengxiao Group Establish Joint Venture to Accelerate Biphenol Capacity Expansion in China
Shengnova Advanced Materials enhances in-region Biphenol supply to meet rising demand across Asia Pacific SHANGHAI , June 25, 2026 -- SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates, and Shengxiao Group, a global leader in liquid crystal polymer (LCP) monomers and specialty chemicals, announced today the formation of a joint venture to accelerate additional capacity of Biphenol in China. Based in Sichuan, China, Shengnova Advanced Materials combines Shengxiao Group s established Biphenol manufacturing asset and regional market access with SI Group s proprietary technology and global Biphenol expertise. By bringing these capabilities together, the joint venture is designed to increase local supply of this unique molecule.
Aarti Industries Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating 2026, Ranking Among the Top 1% of Companies Globally
EcoVadis score rises to 87/100, reflecting a decade-long sustainability journey and reinforcing Aarti s position among the world s leading sustainability performers. MUMBAI, India , June 4, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Rating 2026, achieving an outstanding score of 87/100 and securing a position among the Top 1% of companies assessed globally by EcoVadis.
Laminar Names Sanjay Rajan Chief Revenue Officer
Seasoned manufacturing software executive elevated to lead commercial growth as Laminar accelerates global expansion BOSTON , May 19, 2026 -- Laminar, the only AI platform that powers fully autonomous process manufacturing today announced Sanjay Rajan, Head of Go-to-Market, as Chief Revenue Officer. As CRO, Rajan will guide Laminar s sales, go-to-market, partner, and marketing strategy as Laminar continues a trajectory of rapid global growth. Rajan joined Laminar in 2025 as Head of Go-to-Market, where he shaped the company s commercial strategy following a Series A fundraise, driving adoption of Laminar s Chemical-Process AI among the world s leading manufacturers. The company expanded its growth across midmarket and global enterprise companies in verticals including Food & Beverage , Health & Beauty , Consumer Packaged Goods , Adhesives , Pharmaceuticals , and Chemicals .
Aramco and Pasqal launch Saudi Arabia's first Quantum Computer and Middle East's first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service platform
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia , May 18, 2026 -- Aramco, one of the world s leading energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today officially inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s first quantum computer. Aramco and Pasqal also unveiled the first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform in the Middle East, opening a new chapter in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials and industrial sectors.
ABB is first in world to offer a magnet-free IE6 motor for hazardous areas
Boosting energy efficiency in hazardous areas is critical for operators seeking to reduce their operating costs while also meeting sustainability targets Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements enables IE6 technology to be deployed in hazardous areas IE6 Hyper-Efficiency SynRM motor reduces energy losses by 60 percent over a standard IE3 induction motor, making it the ideal upgrade solution for pumps, fans and compressors ZURICH , May 14, 2026 -- ABB is the world s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. The new IE6 Increased safety motor, based on ABB s magnet- and rare earth- free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, offers up to 60 percent lower energy losses than the IE3 induction motors commonly used in Zones 1 and 2. This enables operators to realize a major boost in energy efficiency and avoided carbon emissions in industries where gas, vapor or dust might be present, such as chemicals, marine, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and food & beverage.
Aarti Industries Delivers Resilient Performance in Q4; Strengthens Global Positioning Amid Volatile Macro Environment
MUMBAI, India , May 4, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The company s audited results were approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held earlier today. The quarter was marked by a complex global operating environment, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting supply chains, logistics, and input costs across the chemical industry. Despite these headwinds, the company demonstrated resilience through proactive market diversification, stable demand across key segments, and disciplined execution of its strategic priorities.
Praana Group Completes Acquisition of Multi-Chem Business
MUMBAI, India , May 4, 2026 -- Praana Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of Multi-Chem, now operating as Sterling MultiChem within the Sterling Specialty Chemicals platform. The acquisition strengthens Praana Group s specialty chemicals platform and expands its energy-sector capabilities. The combination brings together Sterling Specialty Chemicals expertise in specialty chemical manufacturing, polymer technologies, and advanced surfactant systems with Multi-Chem s field service capabilities, enhancing its ability to support oil and gas operators with high-performance chemical solutions and technical expertise across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Cellenkos, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance to Initiate Phase 2 Clinical Trial of CK0801 (Allogeneic Cord Blood-Derived Tregs) for Aplastic Anemia
Phase 2 multicenter, open-label study (NCT07499102) will evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of CK0801 Tregs in transfusion-dependent aplastic anemia. HOUSTON , April 27, 2026 -- Cellenkos , Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, developing allogeneic, tissue-targeted regulatory T cell (Treg) therapies, today announced the receipt of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to initiate CK0801 Phase 2 clinical trial , for the treatment of aplastic anemia. Aplastic anemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder, continues to present a significant challenge for thousands of patients who fall outside the reach of current standard treatments. Aplastic Anemia develops because of an autoimmune attack on the bone marrow, due to unchecked immune imbalance, resulting from exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, certain medications, and specific viral infections, though in many cases the cause remains unknown. Characterized by bone marrow s failure to produce essential red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, the condition can be fatal within just three months if left untreated. While medical advancements such as intensive immunosuppressive therapy and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation have saved many lives, a stark unmet need remains, especially for older Americans > 65 years of age, and patients with minority ethnic background who have difficulty finding a matching donor. These patients are often forced into a lifelong cycle of chronic blood and platelet transfusions . This dependency, coupled with frequent hospitalizations due to severe infections, leads to a drastically diminished quality of life.
Laminar Wins Gold 2026 Edison Award for Physical AI that Powers the Self-Driving Factory
Top honor recognizes Laminar s innovation and transformation in the CPG manufacturing industry BOSTON , April 22, 2026 -- Laminar , a physical AI solution helping the world s leading manufacturers run more productive and sustainable factories, announced that it received a Gold 2026 Edison Award in the Manufacturing & Logistics category . The award recognizes Laminar for enabling food and beverage manufacturers to unlock new levels of productivity and sustainability through innovation running faster production lines while cutting water, chemicals, and downtime.
Heavy industry could grow global output while using up to 45% less energy by 2050
30-50% of costs for heavy industry come from energy consumption 25-45% reduction in energy use across aluminium, aviation, cement, plastics & chemicals, shipping and steel is achievable through energy productivity measures including longer product lifetimes and higher recycling rates A c.40%-60% reduction in green premiums for aviation and shipping is possible by combining energy productivity with decarbonisation LONDON , April 15, 2026 -- Improving energy productivity can meet rising needs for housing, mobility and goods while reducing reliance on expensive fossil fuels and the need for new energy infrastructure, says a new report from the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) and Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) published today.
LBB Specialties and DMC Biotechnologies Partner to Bring Fermented Inositols to the U.S. Market
NORWALK, Conn. , April 7, 2026 -- LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients providing technical solutions with a customer-first approach, today announced a new partnership with DMC Biotechnologies (DMC), a U.S.-based ingredient supplier pioneering sustainable fermentation technologies. Through this agreement, LBB Specialties will serve as the distributor of DMC s KeyPura fermented myo -inositol and D-chiro -inositol in the United States and Canada two next-generation ingredients produced through precision fermentation serving the Human Nutrition, Food, Personal Care, and Life Science markets.
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase
DALLAS , April 3, 2026 -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will further increase the price of Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc , Selvol Ultalux , and Selvol Premiol products up to the amounts shown in the table. Region Increase: North America 350/mt Latin America 350/mt Asia 650/mt EMEA 550 /mt Sekisui Specialty Chemicals remains committed to meeting customers needs with high quality products. The increase will take effect on April 15, 2026, or as contracts and agreements allow. Customers should contact their local Sekisui sales representative for more details.
DCW Limited Deploys Solulever's Brabo Platform to Elevate Operational Intelligence at Dhrangadhra, Gujarat Site
Successful AI-powered implementation unlocks measurable gains in boiler efficiency, signalling a scalable roadmap for future-ready manufacturing. NEW DELHI and SCHIPHOL-RIJK, Netherlands , April 2, 2026 -- DCW Limited , a long-standing leader in India s chemicals sector, has successfully deployed the Brabo Platform by Solulever at its Dhrangadhra facility marking a major leap in its operational intelligence journey. This implementation delivers a step-change in how critical equipment is monitored, understood, and optimised, using advanced analytics and machine learning to drive data-led improvements in asset efficiency.
Aarti Industries Limited named 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
MUMBAI, India , March 20, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, has received the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for Employee Engagement. The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award recognises organisations worldwide that set the benchmark for employee engagement and performance excellence. Winners demonstrate an exceptional ability to create an environment in which employees are deeply engaged, empowered, and aligned with the organisational purpose.
Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Announces Global Price Increase
DALLAS , March 12, 2026 -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase the price of Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc , Selvol Ultalux , and Selvol Premiol products up to the amounts shown in the table. Region Increase: North America 250/mt Latin America 250/mt Asia 500/mt EMEA 450 /mt Sekisui Specialty Chemicals remains committed to meeting customers needs with high quality products. The increase will take effect on April 1 st , 2026, or as contracts and agreements allow. Customers should contact their local Sekisui sales representative for more details.
Aarti Industries Limited Secures USD 150 Million Medium-Term Supply Contract with Global Agrochemical Major
MUMBAI, India , March 12, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global manufacturer of speciality chemicals, has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with a top global agrochemical innovator for the supply of a critical agrochemical intermediate used in crop protection formulations. This agreement elevates the current annual engagement to a structured supply contract through 31st March 2030, with a significant increase in volumes. The agreement is expected to generate revenue of approximately USD 150 million over the contract period, providing AIL with enhanced revenue visibility in the medium to long term.
Infineum Inaugurates New Blending Facility in India to Support the Country's Growing Mobility and Energy Needs
MUMBAI, India , March 9, 2026 -- Infineum, a global leader in specialty additives, today inaugurated its new blending facility in India. Operated exclusively for Infineum by LSR Specialty Oils, a specialist in high-quality blending and contract manufacturing for the lubricants and specialty chemicals sector, the facility marks a significant expansion of Infineum s local presence and reinforces its long term commitment to one of the world s fastest growing mobility and energy markets, while supporting the nation s ambition toward Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The world's largest brain research prize awarded for groundbreaking discoveries on how we sense touch and pain
The Brain Prize 2026 is awarded to Professors David Ginty (US) and Patrik Ernfors (Sweden) for their pioneering discoveries on how the nervous system detects and processes touch and pain. Their work has rewritten textbooks and opened new avenues for the development of targeted treatments for conditions such as chronic pain and hypersensitivity to touch. COPENHAGEN, Denmark , March 5, 2026 -- The somatosensory system provides us with the sense of our own body and its physical interactions with the world. Our sense of touch enables us to perceive a passing breeze, feel the shape and texture of objects in our hands or the physical contact of others. It provides crucial sensory feedback that controls how we move our body and respond to the outside world. The somatosensory system also encompasses our ability to feel pain. Pain can be caused by mechanical stimuli, heat and noxious chemicals. While unpleasant, it is essential for our survival, acting as a warning system that protects us from what is harmful. Disruptions in our normal ability to sense touch and pain can lead to severe and debilitating conditions, including hypersensitivity to touch - observed in many developmental disorders - and chronic pain which affects millions of people worldwide.
LBB Specialties Expands Industrial Specialties Portfolio with Kemitura
NORWALK, Conn. , Feb. 24, 2026 -- LBB Specialties (LBBS), a North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients , today announced a new authorized distribution partnership with Kemitura to offer Kemitura s fumed silica products to customers across the United States and Canada. Through this partnership, LBB Specialties will distribute KemituraSil fumed silica into the C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) markets, further strengthening its Industrial Specialties portfolio. The collaboration expands LBB Specialties ability to support customers with high-performance materials and application-driven technical solutions.
Praana Group Advances Strategic Expansion with Appointment of Darpan Parikh
Praana Group Appoints Darpan Parikh as Board Member of Praana Group and CEO of Galata Chemicals Amid Strategic Global Expansion MUMBAI, India and JERSEY CITY, N.J. , Feb. 17, 2026 -- Praana Group , a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning specialty chemicals and fiberglass, and Galata Chemicals, a global leader in specialty additives and performance chemicals, have announced the appointment of Darpan Parikh as the Member of their Board and Chief Executive Officer of Galata Chemicals. This appointment marks an important milestone in the Group s continued evolution as a globally integrated specialty chemicals and advanced materials platform.
altM Launches Integrated Biorefinery Pilot to Advance Post-Petrochemical Materials
BENGALURU, India , Feb. 9, 2026 -- altM , a deep-tech materials company developing sustainable alternatives to fossil-derived chemicals, today announced the launch of its fully integrated biorefinery pilot plant in Bengaluru, marking its transition from laboratory R&D to pilot-scale manufacturing. The facility validates the company s ability to produce industrial-grade, bio-derived materials with drop-in compatibility across existing manufacturing systems.
Infineum P6188: Next Generation Additive Technology Approved Against Volkswagen's Latest Standards
ABINGDON, England , Feb. 6, 2026 -- Infineum, a global leader in specialty chemicals for lubricants and fuels, has launched its new Volkswagen (VW) SAE 0W-20 product. Marketed as Infineum P6188, it is a next-generation product that enables finished oils to be approved against the latest VW 50800 / 50900 specifications. These recently updated VW standards set a new benchmark for engine oils by ensuring that vehicles run cleaner, more efficiently and stay protected for longer. The approval comes at a pivotal time for the automotive industry. As regulators and automakers worldwide tighten requirements on efficiency and emissions, demand is rising for advanced engine oils that deliver cleaner operation, fuel savings, and long-term protection. Infineum P6188 is built to address these evolving standards, supporting the latest generation of vehicles with OEM-approved performance.
Aarti Industries Delivers Robust Sequential Growth in Q3 FY26 Amid Global Volatility; Advances Portfolio Integration and Balanced Growth Strategy
MUMBAI, India , Feb. 2, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Q3FY26 unfolded in a challenging and dynamic global operating environment, marked by persistent geopolitical, evolving trade realignments and continued uncertainty around global demand. Trade actions and tariff-related disruptions in the U.S. remained a key overhang for the sector, necessitating agility and swift recalibration across markets. These actions resulted in selective margin pressure during the quarter, though proactive market rebalancing and operating discipline helped mitigate the overall impact.
UGRO Capital and Dun & Bradstreet Unveil 4th MSME Sampark Report Showcasing India's MSME Resilience
Despite tariff pressures and slowing exports, India s MSMEs continue to expand credit uptake and strengthen their role in driving economic growth. MUMBAI, India , Jan. 22, 2026 -- UGRO Capital Ltd., a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending, has released the 4 th edition of the MSME Sampark Report, prepared in collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet. The report features findings drawn from an analysis of over 73,000 MSMEs across eight key sectors, alongside an exclusive nationwide survey of more than 5,000 MSMEs. It highlights how global trade challenges, including rising US tariffs and slowing exports, are affecting MSME revenues in sectors such as textiles, automotive, chemicals, food processing, and electrical equipment. However, India s MSMEs continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, expanding their credit footprint and sustaining growth momentum in a shifting global trade landscape.
Infineum Announces Strategic Framework Agreement with Rianlon to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Supply Chain
SINGAPORE , Jan. 21, 2026 -- Infineum, a global leader in specialty chemicals for lubricants and fuels, has signed a strategic framework agreement with Rianlon Corporation, a specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Tianjin, China. This partnership brings together Infineum s global formulation and market expertise with Rianlon s strength in component manufacturing and regional supply capability.
GracoRoberts Acquires Sky Mart to Accelerate Latin American Expansion, Anchored by Miami Hub
Transaction Enhances MRO Scale, AOG Readiness, and Lubricants Market Leadership ARLINGTON, Texas , Jan. 15, 2026 -- GracoRoberts ( gracoroberts.com ) today announced the acquisition of Sky Mart ( skymart.aero ) to advance its international footprint in Latin America, leveraging the company s corporate headquarters in Miami as a gateway to the aerospace-rich Latin American region. The acquisition significantly bolsters GracoRoberts reach into the 6.5B Latin American MRO market, scales its AOG capability, and offers its customers access to a considerable breadth of in-stock lubricants, amplifying the acquirer s already sound position as the largest, fastest, and most technically focused aerospace specialty chemicals distributor in the world.