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PRnewswire | July 06, 2023

Livent's manufacturing facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina, has resumed operations following the fire which broke out at an onsite warehouse early on Monday morning. All lithium hydroxide, butyllithium and catalyst grade lithium metal production lines are now back in operation, and the majority of Livent personnel have returned to their normal shifts. The company is still assessing the timetable to restore some of its smaller production units, including those for high purity lith...

Chemical Management

Encina Development Group | September 13, 2022

Encina Development Group, LLC announced the first-ever production of high purity aromatics made entirely from end-of-life mixed plastics. Encina has delivered its high purity monomer chemicals to customers and confirms that ongoing production will continue. David Roesser, PhD, CEO of Encina stated, “Encina’s delivery of on-specification, circular chemicals is a major milestone for the company, as it validates our goal to deliver high purity ISCC+ chemical solutions for...

Chemical Technology

Pyrowave | May 22, 2021

As a part of Quebec's Green Economy Week, Pyrowave announced today that it has received an investment from the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. The new investment from the Fonds will support Pyrowave's growth by extending the series B investment round previously closed in April 2020 and led by Michelin Ventures. Additional proceeds will be used to support the fast-growing demand for Pyrowave's leading technology by companies willing to adopt solutions that will help the...

Chemical Technology

Axalta | July 08, 2021

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire U-POL Holdings Limited from Graphite Capital Management LLP and other holders for £428 million (approximately $590 million), subject to certain adjustments stated in the transaction's Sale and Purchase Agreements. U-POL, located in the United Kingdom, was founded in 1948 and is a leading manufacturer of repair and refi...