Chemicals Newswire

3M to Pay More Than $7 Billion to Settle 'Forever Chemical' Contamination Claims

Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other consumer products. The St. Paul, Minnesota-based company announced …

INEOS completes Runcorn chemicals production acquisition

INEOS Inovyn has completed the acquisition of the UK’s remaining ethylene dichloride (EDC) production asset at Runcorn, bringing the facility and the outstanding shareholding in Runcorn MCP Limited under its ownership. The transaction completed on 30 …

Global safeguards needed to assess health risks of novel chemicals: experts

Over the past century, humanity has invented a dizzying array of novel chemicals for industrial, commercial and domestic use. These synthetic chemicals have been manufactured and released into the world with little caution for the harm they might cause to …

Forever Chemicals in Beauty & Fashion: Navigating PFAS Regulation and Mass Litigation Risks Ahead

PFAS in the Beauty and Fashion industry have been publicly debated before, but their constant detection in fashion and beauty products across the EU has reignited the regulatory debate with new global momentum. Most recently, an EU-wide ban on PFHxA, its …

Rising Gas Prices Increase Margin Pressure on Chemical and Metal Companies

As of early November, German natural gas storage facilities were about 62 percent full. According to current estimates, this will be sufficient to last until the end of the heating season if the winter proceeds normally. However, an unusually cold winter …

Mitsui Chemicals eyes acquisition of JSR for over ¥1 trillion

Mitsui Chemicals is considering acquiring JSR, a major Tokyo-based semiconductor materials maker, in a possible deal worth over ¥1 trillion, sources said Wednesday. The transaction could become the largest acquisition deal in Japan’s chemical industry. …

3M to pay $7.3 Billion to Settle "Forever Chemical" Claims

St. Paul, MN (AP) - Chemical manufacturer 3M will pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by groundwater contamination from compounds used in firefighting foam and other consumer products. The St. Paul, Minnesota- …

BP Taps Shell Chemicals Boss to Head Downstream Unit

3M to settle 'forever chemicals' claims

INDUSTRIAL conglomerate 3M said on Tuesday it would commit nearly $7.35 billion over nine years to settle PFAS "forever chemicals"-related personal injury claims. PFAS are a group of manufactured chemicals used in products resistant to heat, …

US 'engages' with PNG probe into suspected artillery shell

Sydney: The US military has "engaged" with bomb disposal experts in Papua New Guinea after a suspicious object was found in a shipping container, Washington's embassy in Port Moresby said Thursday. The resource-rich but underdeveloped Pacific …

China bizarrely tries to claim bomb is a WINE bottle after its artillery shell was found in another country

CHINA has attempted to claim that a large military-grade explosive found in a shipping container in another country was simply a wine bottle. The 32kg object, cylindrical with a pointed end, is just a “shell-shaped wine bottle”, Beijing insisted. China has …

Grasim and Suzlon Partner to Develop Wind Turbines with Recyclable Blades

Grasim Industries Limited’s Advanced Materials Division and its renewable energy arm, Aditya Birla Renewables Limited (ABRen), partnered with Suzlon Energy Limited to develop, commercialize and scale wind turbines equipped with recyclable blade technology …

3M stock soars following $7.35 billion ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

By Jonathan Stempel, Anshuman Tripathy and Vallari Srivastava Nov 4 (Reuters) – Shares of 3M hit an 8-1/2-year high on Wednesday after the industrial products company agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle litigation by people who said its “forever …

Arkema Secures SBTi Validation for 2035 Climate Targets and 2050 Net-Zero Commitment

Arkema strengthened its climate action strategy after SBTi Services validated its 2050 net-zero target and new science-based emissions reduction targets for 2035. The company is also the first to receive validation under the new Science Based Targets …

Why DuPont Stock Trounced the Market on Tuesday

The chemical industry is in a prolonged global slump these days, so it was heartening to learn that DuPont (DD +1.51%) had a beat-and-raise third quarter despite that considerable challenge. The veteran American chemical company posted its third-quarter …

Advances in Chemical Reactors: Taking Chemistry to New Frontiers

Chemical reactors are at the heart of chemical manufacturing. Advances in reactor design, material selection, catalysis, microreactors and digitalisation are enhancing process efficiency, product quality, safety and sustainability, taking industrial …

Shree Pushkar Chemicals to Invest ₹70 Crore in Ratnagiri Manufacturing Facility

Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers plans to invest ₹70 crore in a chemical manufacturing plant at its Unit 5 facility in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The proposed facility will add 3,000 tons per annum (MTPA) of production capacity, strengthening the …

FluoRok Raises $30 Million to Scale HF-Free Fluorochemical Manufacturing

FluoRok, a UK-based company developing an innovative manufacturing platform for fluorochemicals without using highly hazardous hydrogen fluoride (HF), has raised $30 million (£22.8 million) in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. Orano Venture Fund …

Jindal Lifestyle Inaugurates Powder Coating Facility at Pathredi, Haryana

Jindal Lifestyle, a subsidiary of India’s largest stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, commissioned a state-of-the-art powder coating facility at its Pathredi plant in Gurugram, Haryana. With an annual production capacity of 5,000 metric tonnes …

Top 8 Nonwoven Forming Belt Companies in 2026

A market-focused overview of forming and conveying belt solutions for nonwoven production lines, including equipment compatibility and process requirements. CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrial …

Atheer Introduces AI Agents and Industry Accelerators to Bring Governed AI to Operations and Frontline Teams

New Agents and Industry Accelerators help companies speed AI adoption and raise productivity with every decision governed and under control SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atheer, the AI-powered intelligent work …

ReElement Announces $46 Million in Non-Dilutive Federal NMTC Allocation to Support Critical-Minerals Refining Expansion

Capital-efficient financing supports domestic refining, 189 projected advanced manufacturing jobs and a $2.1 million workforce-training commitment FISHERS, IN, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ReElement Technologies Corporation (…

CleanGo Innovations Announces, Media Launch of a 12-Part Series to Market CleanGo's Certified Green Products

CleanGo Innovations Announces New to the Street 12 Part Series HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CleanGo Innovations Inc. (CSE: CGII) (OTC: CLGOF) (FRA: APO2) (“CleanGo” or the “Company”) CleanGo Innovations Inc., to …

Top 7 Polyester Dewatering Belt Suppliers for 2026 Industry Review

A practical overview of supplier capabilities, product configurations, and application considerations for sludge dewatering and solid–liquid separation. CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seven suppliers of …

Five Reputable Sanitary Valve Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Hygienic Flow Control and Compliance

A Practical Overview of Capabilities, Applications, and Compliance Priorities CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WENZHOU, China, November 5, 2026 — China's sanitary valve sector enters 2026 with rising …

Five Leading Waste Incineration System Companies in China 2026: Meeting EU Emission Standards

A 2026 guide to five leading Chinese companies in waste incineration systems. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A 2026 guide to Chinese waste incineration system suppliers examines five companies against the …

Top Bare Conductor Manufacturer: Hebei Hualun Cable Advances Overhead Transmission Solutions

CANGZHOU, HEBEI, CHINA, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As electricity demand continues to increase and power networks undergo modernization, the performance of overhead conductors has become an important consideration for utilities, …

Five Reputable Pharmaceutical API Companies in 2026: Advancing Global Supply Resilience and Manufacturing Excellence

A closer look at how five API companies are strengthening supply resilience, quality systems and manufacturing capacity in 2026. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHANGZHOU, China, Nov. 5, 2026 — …

Five Reputable Heat Resistant Silicone Glove Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Industrial Safety

A 2026 guide to five reputable Chinese manufacturers of heat resistant silicone gloves. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2026 — Sourcing of heat resistant silicone gloves in China is …

Five Reputable Butterfly Valve Manufacturers in China 2026: Advancing Industrial Flow Control

Highlighting Manufacturing Capabilities, Product Quality, and Industrial Applications CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China, November 5, 2026 — Five Chinese butterfly valve manufacturers — Tianshun Valve Co …

Top Glass Lined Reactors Manufacturer: Zibo Taiji Advances Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

ZIBO, SHANDONG, CHINA, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries continue to expand, demand for reliable corrosion-resistant industrial equipment is becoming increasingly important. …

Vazyme Establishes New Benchmarks as a China Reliable Nucleic Acid Extraction Reagents Supplier

NANJING, JIANGSU, CHINA, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a China Reliable Nucleic Acid Extraction Reagents Supplier, Vazyme provides a comprehensive range of DNA and RNA extraction reagents, purification kits, and automated instruments for life …

Top Custom Drawing OEM Manufacturer: Qingdao Tianhua Yihe Strengthens Metal Fabrication Capabilities

QINGDAO, SHANDONG, CHINA, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global manufacturing industries continue to demand greater precision, flexibility, and efficiency, custom drawing manufacturing has become an increasingly important part of modern …

the Global Ilumya Market Is Experiencing a Rapid Growth Phase

The Business Research Company’s Ilumya Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ilumya market is experiencing significant attention …

Imfinzi (durvalumab) Market Report Covers Key Segments, Regional Developments, and Leading Competitors

The Business Research Company’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The imfinzi (durvalumab) market is …

Insuman Market Forecast Report with Segment Analysis and Strategic Industry Insights

The Business Research Company’s Insuman Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The insulin market, specifically focusing on Insuman, …

Inmazeb Market Insights Report Examining Demand Patterns and Competitive Landscape

The Business Research Company’s Inmazeb Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Inmazeb market is gaining significant attention …

Imlygic Market Report Analyzes Market Trends, Segment Details, and Business Strategies

The Business Research Company’s Imlygic Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Imlygic market is positioned for significant …

Detailed Inflectra Market Report Includes Forecasts, Innovations, and Industry Perspectives

The Business Research Company’s Detailed Inflectra Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Inflectra market is set for notable …