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.

Articles

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One Big Beautiful Bill
Trade groups praise R&D tax breaks and battery incentives but warn new foreign entity rules and clean energy credit cuts could hinder chemical investment strategies.
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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.

News

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Eastman
Aug. 6, 2025
The chemical company is appealing the Trump administration's funding cancellation and exploring alternative ways to scale its methanolysis recycling technology at other sites....
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engineered wood products
July 23, 2025
Deal strengthens Bakelite’s sustainable materials portfolio with 100% bio-based adhesives used in engineered wood applications, according to the company.
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Sign and logo on Arkema's headquarters in the Paris La Défense business district.
July 11, 2025
New Singapore unit to triple production of bio-based transparent polyamides; India site earns ISCC PLUS certification for mass balance resin tracking.
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Dow Chemical plant in Bohlen Germany
July 9, 2025
Dow will close upstream sites in Germany and the UK to reduce high-cost capacity and improve operational margins across its European portfolio.
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Honeywell sign
May 27, 2025
The deal adds nearly 2,000 catalyst specialists to Honeywell’s workforce and reportedly strengthens its ability to support low-emission fuel production across global markets.
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Business Side News Roundup
May 20, 2025
Recent activity in the chemical manufacturing sector includes rebranding efforts and a strategic acquisition aimed at expanding capabilities and improving operational efficiency...
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 A sign with the word
May 13, 2025
Chloroprene rubber production in Louisiana has been halted indefinitely due to operating challenges and market conditions.
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The Business Side Chemical Processing
May 12, 2025
Lutz-Jesco, Datacor, and Aster Chemical make strategic moves to boost manufacturing tech, digital tools and regional production capacity.