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Chemical Management

JIOS Aerogel | November 17, 2022

JIOS Aerogel, a leading innovator in critical components for electric-vehicle batteries, has unveiled a plan to commission a state-of-the-art factory in Singapore to produce cutting-edge technology for battery manufacturers. The facility will use a breakthrough, automated production process that was developed with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board. The first manufacturing equipment will be delivered to the factory in December 2022, with output from the compan...

Products and Technologies

Westlake | November 25, 2021

Westlake Chemical Corporation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hexion Inc. to acquire Hexion’s global epoxy business for approximately $1.2 billion. Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Hexion’s epoxy business is an industry leader in the manufacture and development of specialty resins, coatings and composites for a variety of industries, including high-growth and sustainability-oriented end-uses such as wind turbine blades and light-weight automotive s...

Chemical Management

APA Corporation | January 04, 2024

APA Corporation and Callon Petroleum Company have entered into a definitive agreement under which APA will acquire Callon in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.5 billion, inclusive of Callon’s net debt. Under the terms of the transaction, each share of Callon common stock will be exchanged for a fixed ratio of 1.0425 shares of APA common stock. The transaction is expected to be accretive to all key financial metrics and add to APA’s inventory of high quality, s...

Chemical Management

Novolex | June 07, 2022

Hilex®, a Novolex® brand, announced the introduction of the ProWAVE® Tote, a new recyclable, reusable tote bag that makes e-commerce even more convenient for supermarkets, restaurants and retailers as well as their customers. The innovative new bag, made with 20% recycled content, is designed for curbside pickup, home delivery or carryout use. The bag features folded handles and a double-ply top that provides stiffness so the bag stays open, making loading easier and m...