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Century Lithium plans commercial-scale chlor-alkali plant The Breakdown Century Lithium has announced an ambitious move to construct a dedicated, commercial-scale chlor-alkali manufacturing facility in the Western United States. Designed to serve both its Angel Island Lithium Project and broader regional demand for key reagents, the plant aims to reinforce domestic

Microplastic-Free Soluble Films Market Size, Share & Forecast 2036 The Breakdown The global market for microplastic-free soluble films is advancing rapidly, as regulatory scrutiny and packaging sustainability drive adoption across major economies. Growth outlook from 2024 through 2036 is strikingly robust, with national compound annual growth rates (CAGR) ranging from

Himadri Speciality Chemical Schedules Virtual Analyst Interaction On September 28 The Breakdown Himadri Speciality Chemical is spotlighted in the upcoming Goldman Sachs India – Hidden Gems virtual series on September 28, 2026, following consecutive quarters of robust revenue and margin performance. On the heels of a Board-approved demerger to integrate

Kazakhstan’s Factory Expansion Faces a Skilled Labor Shortage The Breakdown Kazakhstan is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its industrial landscape, with over 200 new projects—including metallurgical, engineering, and chemical plants—scheduled to come online from 2026 onward. Backed by government and international investment totaling billions of dollars, this wave

Tata Electronics, Sumitomo Chemical to boost India’s chip supply chain The Breakdown Tata Electronics and Sumitomo Chemical have signed a memorandum of understanding that marks a strategic alignment between India and Japan to advance India’s semiconductor ambitions. Through targeted collaboration, Sumitomo will supply specialized high-purity chemicals and advanced semiconductor materials

High-Durability Conductive Additives Market Size, Share & Forecast 2036 The Breakdown High-durability conductive additives are entering a critical period of global growth, driven by capital investments in electronics, battery storage, and advanced manufacturing. Leading economies—France, USA, Germany, and China—are all forecast to achieve CAGRs between 11.7% and 11.9% through 2036.

Evonik to Cut 3,200 Jobs and Offload Two Units as Morgan Stanley Turns Cautious The Breakdown Evonik’s latest transformation signals decisive action in the face of intensifying industry headwinds. With a plan to eliminate 3,200 jobs globally and divest its Oxeno and Syneqt business units, the specialty chemicals leader sets

Cationic Softening Polymer Concentrates Market Forecast to 2035: Premium Fabric Care Demand Drives Growth – News and Statistics The Breakdown The global market for cationic softening polymer concentrates is entering a pivotal growth phase, propelled by the accelerating demand for premium fabric care products—especially in emerging markets across Asia-Pacific and

Why Sulphur Has Become India’s Next Fertiliser Headache, ETChemicals The Breakdown India’s fertiliser sector is encountering a pivotal challenge as sulphur, long treated as a byproduct, redefines itself as a strategically critical and high-volatility input. With imported sulphur prices surging to historic highs—more than doubling year-on-year—Indian producers face both increasing