Economics

Today, many plants run on slim profit margins, so best practices and trends highlighting ways to save costs, minimize expenses and reduce overspending are more prudent than ever.

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U.S. economic outlook faces turbulence
The American Chemistry Council's chief economist says strong labor productivity, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing should help the U.S. economy endure challenges.
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Trade War between U.S. and Canada
Head of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada discusses the potential impact of a trade war with the U.S. and his hopes for the industry’s future.
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Canada-U.S. Tariffs
Industry leaders warn proposed duties could disrupt $60 billion in cross-border chemical commerce and destabilize critical supply chains.
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Expert details impact of new administration on environmental policy, tariffs and manufacturing.

News

BASF
Alsachimie Chalampé site
July 2, 2025
Chemical giant buys out DOMO's stake in Alsachimie joint venture to strengthen European PA 6.6 production capabilities.
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Industrial tanks with Linde logo
June 23, 2025
Linde's $400 million investment in an air separation unit will support the production of 1.4 million metric tons of low-carbon ammonia annually at a plant in Louisiana, set to...
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Aditya Birla Group
June 9, 2025
Company plans to more than double production capacity within two years.
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Executive report
June 2, 2025
Despite profit forecasts, executives cite structural problems forcing supply chain overhauls and delayed green investments.
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DuPont logo on a wall.
May 7, 2025
DuPont has reduced its tariff exposure from hundreds of millions to $60 million by shifting procurement and rerouting production.
Huntsman
Huntsman E-GRADE amines at Conroe, Texas site
May 6, 2025
The new unit in Conroe will produce low-trace metal amines used in advanced chip production.
DyStar
DyStar at Hilton Davis
May 6, 2025
The company will relocate dye and performance chemical production from sites in Ohio and North Carolina to its Reidsville, North Carolina, facility by 2026.
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The business side- chemical processing
April 23, 2025
Strategic agreements, certification milestones and third-party emissions targets highlight recent progress in sustainability, supply chain transformation and advanced materials...