BASF Could Raise Evonik Offer if Talks Begin, Reuters Reports PCI Editorial Staff October 9, 2026 No Comments Reuters reports BASF could improve its rejected €10.3 billion approach, but no revised proposal has been made and Evonik says talks are not underway. Read More
Prasol Chemicals Opens ₹500 Crore IPO September 26, 2026 No Comments The specialty chemical producer serves paints, inks, construction and adhesives among its five principal end-market groups. Read More
Evonik to Close Two German Sites September 20, 2026 No Comments About 90 employees are affected as operations move to larger facilities amid weak demand, low utilization and competitive pressure. Read More
TOR Minerals Names Michael Dalton CEO September 19, 2026 No Comments The specialty minerals supplier promoted a longtime executive to lead the company, which serves paints, industrial coatings and other formulated-material markets. Read More
Perstorp Plant Closure Sets Nov. 2 Start for Ohio Layoffs September 4, 2026 No Comments A newly posted state filing sets Nov. 2 as the start of permanent layoffs at the Toledo facility. Read More
William Blythe to Combine With U.S. Specialty Chemicals Company August 14, 2026 No Comments The deal broadens an additives platform with direct relevance to performance coatings and polymers. Read More
ALTANA Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal With 85-Point Score August 1, 2026 No Comments The specialty chemicals group improved its sustainability rating by one point and ranked within the top 5% of assessed companies. Read More
WACKER Adds New European Pillar to Specialty Silicones Network July 23, 2026 No Comments The Czech Republic site will serve several high-growth markets and is expected to create up to 200 jobs by 2028. Read More
DKSH Expands U.S. Portfolio Following Specialty Chemicals Deal July 19, 2026 No Comments The expanded agreement brings lower-emission alternatives to traditional solvents into coatings and other industrial markets. Read More
Bodo Möller Expands India Aerospace Capabilities July 14, 2026 No Comments A new Bengaluru facility adds specialized cold storage and certification capabilities for temperature-sensitive adhesives, resins and other materials. Read More