The Lubrizol Corporation announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Maharashtra to purchase a 120-acre plot in Aurangabad, India, where it plans to construct a new manufacturing facility to initially support the region’s growing transportation and industrial fluid markets. The initial phase of the project represents a projected investment of approximately $200 million — the company’s largest ever in India. Read More…

AkzoNobel has upgraded and automated its production line at its Suzhou site in China to boost daily capacity by more than 40% and meet growing demand. This demand includes a focus on high-performance antifoulings and wind power solutions and is being met by the company’s International, Intersleek, RELEST and Chartek products. Read More…

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC broke ground on INEOS Hickerson Solar, a new 310-megawatt solar project located in Bosque County, Texas. This follows the recently signed renewable power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy Resources, a generator of renewable energy from wind and sun, and a provider in battery energy storage. Read More…

Elementis, a supplier of specialty chemicals for paint, coatings, and industrial aqueous applications, announced the expansion of its NiSAT (Non-Ionic Synthetic Associative Thickeners) technology production in China. Elementis says this initiative will deliver performance and eco-friendly features to the Chinese architectural market and beyond. Read More…

Henkel Adhesive Technologies, has reached a sustainability milestone: all manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region now operate on 100% renewable electricity. Read More…

Arkema announced new manufacturing processes that integrate up to 40% post-consumer recycled content from end-of-life packaging products into its powder coating resins. According to the company, this technology will empower end markets to better respond to increasing societal expectations to preserve resources and reduce climate impact. Read More…