In the Marketplace

Trade Associations’ Alignment with Climate Policy: A Strategic Review The Breakdown Unilever has conducted a comprehensive review of the climate policy positions of its key trade associations, benchmarking their engagement and alignment with its own climate targets and net zero ambitions. This review, supported by third-party data and independent advisory,

European Merger Enforcement in Chemical, Steel and Other Basic Industries The Breakdown Industrial companies operating in Europe face a new era of scrutiny as merger enforcement intensifies. High energy costs, revived tariffs, and environmental/social liabilities are forcing strategic shifts—including M&A, joint ventures, and site rationalizations. The European Commission’s evolving approach

Europe Silicone Masterbatch Market 2025 Industry Updates The Breakdown The European silicone masterbatch market is undergoing accelerated transformation, propelled by urgent demand for advanced material functionalities across diverse sectors. Growing requirements for enhanced surface attributes—including scratch resistance, slip improvement, and heat stability—are underpinning a surging appetite for silicone-enabled polymer solutions.

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from U.S. pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer The Breakdown A coalition of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers, through industry groups, is making a coordinated push for blanket exemptions from stringent U.S. federal air pollution regulations. This move is set against the backdrop of a

Need for Technical Standards in India’s Chemical Sector The Breakdown The Indian chemical industry, a key engine of economic growth, faces mounting operational and compliance uncertainty due to a fragmented regulatory environment. To address this, the Indian government has advanced the Indian Chemicals (Management & Safety) Rules (ICMSR), aimed at

First step towards scaling chemical production from CO₂ The Breakdown The specialty chemicals sector stands at the threshold of a transformative leap toward sustainable production, leveraging CO₂ as a feedstock. Evonik Industries, in partnership with Siemens Energy, has piloted the Rheticus platform to convert industrial CO₂ and renewable hydrogen into

PPG Industries (PPG) to Release Earnings on Thursday The Breakdown PPG Industries, a global specialty chemicals and coatings player, is set to release its Q2 2025 earnings, with analysts forecasting robust performance—$2.21 EPS and $4.16B in revenue. Despite mixed revenue trends and a dip from last year, PPG is steering

Bad Chemistry | Union of Concerned Scientists The Breakdown Regulatory dynamics in the chemical industry have reached another inflection point—a large trade association’s sustained influence has effectively shaped chemical policies, impacting everyday market access and public perception. Current practices favor the delay or dilution of new regulations, affecting both risk

Silox India: Strategic Expansion Amid Demand and Supply Chain Uncertainty The Breakdown Silox India, a key player in inorganic specialty chemicals—particularly sodium and zinc formaldehyde sulphoxylate for sectors like automotive, textiles, and coatings—is accelerating its growth plans with a significant greenfield investment of Rs. 500–600 crore in its Dahej production