Global coatings, paints and specialty materials supplier PPG has recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Whitford Worldwide Company, which supplies nonstick and low-friction coatings for consumer products and industrial applications. Financial terms regarding the transaction were not …
The American packaging giant Ball Corporation (BLL) has recently announced plans to sell its beverage packaging and end manufacturing facilities to the Chinese packaging company ORG Technology Co. Ltd., in a USD 225 million deal. According to sources familiar with the matter, the overall $225 …
The exclusive collaboration agreement would be for the distribution of Eastman Chemical’s solvent named Tamisolve NxG. The solvent is a highly effective, has low toxicity, and an innovative product developed for the agrochemical industry. Clariant AG (Clariant), a renowned Switzerland-based specialty chemical company, has reportedly …
ExxonMobil has reportedly announced that its network of lubricant blending & packaging plants, has obtained the zero waste to landfill silver level validation from UL. This validation apparently, has made ExxonMobil the first company of petroleum products to receive UL’s validation. For the record, the …
The new merged business will hereby operate under ProChem Energy Services. The combined customer base would take advantage of the enlarged team of field personnel, bigger geographic reach, and enhanced capabilities. ProChem Energy Services has reportedly made it to the headlines for its agreement with …
The Center for Process Innovation (CPI), a science & technology innovation center based in the UK, is reportedly collaborating with industry partners to promote the development of an eco-friendly packaging system. According to a report by The Northern Echo, the CPI is utilizing its polymer …
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has recently announced that one of China ZhenHua Oil’s subsidiary companies has acquired 4 percent stake of the state-owned oil company’s onshore oil concession. Apparently, the stake in question was earlier held by CEFC China Energy Company. Adnoc said …
Reports indicate that Rotterdam based multinational chemical company LyondellBasell Industries N.V. and a United Steelworkers (USW) local union have initiated talks over a new contract for 485 workers at the Houston oil refinery of LyondellBasell. This report came a day after the employees rallied outside …