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C&EN | March 17, 2020

As measures to contain the coronavirus—SARS-CoV-2—sweep across the US, the heads of privately owned chemical and instrument companies find themselves in uncharted territory trying to keep their companies going and their employees safe. C&EN reached out to CEOs of several such firms to learn what they are doing to keep business moving forward. We heard stories about setbacks, as expected supplies didn’t come through, but also small triumphs, as needed safety equipment was fi...

S&P Global | April 07, 2020

Following are key facts about the unprecedented challenges and uncertainty faced by the European petrochemical industry due to the coronavirus pandemic and government restrictions on movement in an attempt to limit its spread. As supply-chain concerns in Europe continue to rise, market players will be faced with the prospect of cutting rates regardless of margins. Talks of end product production closures are expected to feedback into feedstock petrochemicals in the coming months. "Europe cu...

University of Alicante | July 18, 2020

Researchers from the University of Alicante (Spain) and the Universidad Nacional del Sur (Argentina) have designed and validated a low-cost 3-D printed device that, connected to a smartphone, makes it possible to conduct chemical analyses. This technology presents a simple solution for on-site testing, in developing countries or remote locations, without the need to step into the laboratory or access advanced technology. Smartphones have a wide range of options beyond everyday sim...

PR Newswire | March 16, 2020

Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announces its agreement to acquire CVC Thermoset Specialties, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer serving the industrial composites, adhesives and coatings markets. CVC Thermoset Specialties is part of Emerald Performance Materials LLC which is majority owned by affiliates of American Securities LLC. CVC Thermoset Specialties has annual revenues of approximately $115 million with two manufacturing facilities located in Akron, Ohio, and Ma...