Nouryon and Atul successfully started production at Anaven, a new joint venture in Gujarat, India, that will help meet the rapidly growing demand in India's agricultural, personal care and pharmaceutical markets.

OBIC LLC, Bryan, Ohio, announced the expansion of its global presence with the establishment of its new sister company, OBIC Solutions Pvt. Ltd., based in Dehradun, India.

Global coatings manufacturer Hempel celebrated a milestone in China when it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory in Zhangjiagang.

Polynt-Reichhold Group announced a plan to build a 50,000-ton capacity greenfield maleic anhydride plant, to be located at its Morris, Illinois, site.

Safic-Alcan has formed a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Southern Africa, for serving the South African market and its neighboring countries.

BASF has officially launched its smart Verbund project in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China, and commenced building its first plants.

Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., an environmental pollution abatement and energy solutions firm, has expanded its manufacturing operations in Bangkok, Thailand.

Emerald Kalama Chemical celebrated the grand opening of a new office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, that will serve as the company's central hub for European operations.

Union Colours announced the opening of a new office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.