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Chemical Plant in Mableton applies for Air Quality Permit for “new process area” The Breakdown Compass Chemical International LLC, a key player in specialty chemicals and now under Italmatch Chemicals, has moved to expand operations at its Mableton, GA facility, recently submitting an air quality permit application for a new

Interest in mathematics studies is declining, and by opening a Chemistry major, institutions want to solve the problem of staff shortages. The Breakdown Educational institutions are contending with a widening gap in qualified STEM educators. With mathematics and chemistry teaching programs unable to attract or graduate enough new talent, staff

Green Chemicals Market Booming to $300 Billion – Inside the Eco-Friendly Chemistry Revolution The Breakdown The global market for green chemicals—encompassing bio-based and sustainable chemical products—is experiencing unprecedented acceleration. The sector is expected to nearly triple in a decade, surging from a value of $111 billion in 2024 to over $309

Kemira gets investment approval for activated carbon reactivation plant in Sweden The Breakdown Kemira has secured investment approval for a new activated carbon reactivation facility in Helsingborg, Sweden—a move set to enhance Nordic water treatment capacity and meet escalating regulatory and market demands for micropollutant removal. The plant, requiring a

Ultrasonic Acoustic Gas Leak Detector Market: Analysis, Key Players, and Strategic Insights 2025–2032 The Breakdown The market for ultrasonic acoustic gas leak detectors is entering a period of robust growth, fueled by tightening global safety regulations, soaring demand from energy and chemicals sectors, and breakthrough innovations in detection technologies. Forecasted

Sustainable Chemistry Changemakers: The Road Ahead The Breakdown INDRESMAT has rapidly emerged as a force in sustainable construction solutions, transforming from an early-stage start-up to an innovation driver recognized across Europe. Leveraging advanced, bio-based polyurethane materials and proprietary process technology, the firm delivers high-performance, energy-efficient insulation and window systems. Their

Assent identifies 695+ unique PFAS across global supply chains amid rising regulatory scrutiny The Breakdown Global manufacturers face accelerating and complex risks as new insights from Assent reveal a significant rise in PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) across international supply chains. With supplier declarations now confirming the presence of 695

United States Biodegradable Polymer Market (2024-2031): The Breakdown The U.S. biodegradable polymer market is embarking on an accelerated trajectory, projected to grow at a 20% CAGR through 2031. Spurred by sweeping regulatory shifts against single-use plastics, a surge in demand for compostable and marine-safe alternatives has emerged across packaging, agriculture,

India Tops Global Charts in Chemicals Value Growth | The Breakdown India’s chemicals industry has delivered an exceptional five-year total shareholder return of 28%, dwarfing the global average and distinguishing itself as a leader in value creation. Contributions across specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and fertilisers—catalyzed by robust domestic consumption, progressive policy