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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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ICIS: Chemical Industry Braces for Regulatory Shifts and Trade Tensions in 2025

Expert details impact of new administration on environmental policy, tariffs and manufacturing.
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Chemical Industry Outlook 2025: Gradual Momentum Builds

After years of stagnation, industry anticipates 1.9% output growth driven by investment and easing monetary policy.
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How Much Do Chemical Engineers Make in 2024? Chemical Industry Salaries Continue to Rise

Annual survey reveals continued positive job outlook and earnings despite a dip in hiring.
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How Will Trump Impact Regulations?

Let us know how the upcoming Donald J. Trump administration may impact your company.

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Ineos CEO: UK Chemical Industry Near ‘Extinction’ as Company Closes Last Ethanol Plant

Jan. 14, 2025
CEO Jim Ratcliffe warns sector is on life support as high energy costs and carbon taxes force shutdown of Scotland facility, highlighting broader challenges facing British manufacturing...
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Teijin Group, Circularise to Partner on Supply Chain Traceability

Dec. 17, 2024
Partnership aims to enhance the traceability of high-performance materials in a circular economy.
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Mergers and Acquisitions

The Business Side: Hexion, ABB and Siemens Report Acquisitions

Dec. 4, 2024
The latest business moves aim to expand industry offerings in AI technology, NEMA vertical pump motors and high-pressure fire suppression technology.
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Arkema Buys Dow's $250M Packaging Adhesives Business

Dec. 3, 2024
French chemical firm expands Bostik segment, expects $30M EBITDA synergies by 2029.
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Chemical Processing Book Club: Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations

Dec. 19, 2023
What happens when five consultants introduce five principles for supply-chain health? You get a new book.
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Chemical Industry Salaries: More Giving Than Taking – 9 to 5 Insights

Oct. 3, 2023
The 2023 salary and job satisfaction survey reveals that compensation, recognition and challenging work are reasons to sing a happy tune.

ACC: U.S. Chemical Manufacturers Continue to Face Declining Activity

Sept. 8, 2023
The American Chemistry Council’s latest Chemical Manufacturing Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) points to an increasingly pessimistic short-term outlook.

Chemical Industry Economist Predicts Short, Shallow Recession Followed By Rebound

July 14, 2023
American Chemistry Council’s economist notes the industry will see the recovery happen before other manufacturing sectors.