NEWS
Olin and Huntsman to merge
Olin and Huntsman have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, creating a leading North American chemicals company named Olin- Huntsman. The vertical integration of the two com- panies will bring together a range of complementary upstream and downstream assets. “This combination
provides a compelling opportunity for Olin and Huntsman to create a more resilient and value-focused chemicals company anchored in North Ameri- ca,” said Ken Lane, President and CEO of Olin. He said that by integrating Huntsman’s polyurethanes business and advanced materials portfolio with Olin’s chemicals assets and operations, an industry leader with greater flexibility to serve custom- ers across the value chain will be formed.
OlinHuntsman will serve diverse end markets including automotive, construction and infra- structure, and industrial applications. �
www.huntsman.com �
https://olin.com
Toray to build PPS compounding facility
Toray Industries has an- nounced that its India-based business is building a new production facility for Torelina material at its site in Suri City, Andhra Pradesh. The high-performance polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) resin offers excellent heat and chemical resist- ance, mechanical strength, and flame retardancy. Production capacity is estimated to be around 3,000 tonnes/yr, with operations starting in early 2027.
With GDP growth of
around 7%, Toray said the Indian market offers considerable potential. Demand for automobiles, appliances, and other luxury and high-value-added goods is expanding with income levels. Under the
Make in India initiative, which aims to transform the nation into an industrial powerhouse, domestic manufacturers are stepping up their efforts and demand is therefore robust for locally manufactured and sourced resin materials. The PPS facility will augment polyamide and PBT compounds that Toray already produces in India. It will expand its range of
engineering plastics for automotive electrical components and engine parts to optimize product design and process condi- tions to ensure quality and accelerate production ramp-ups, it said. Toray is further strength- ening its support system in India by opening a new office in Pune, Maharashtra, in July 2026. �
www.toray.com
Syensqo seals new agreement
Syensqo has extended an agreement with flexible food packaging provider Sealed Air to ensure supply continuity and accelerate innovation for high-perfor- mance packaging using Ixan, Syensqo’s high-barrier polymer resin.
“We look forward to delivering solutions that continue to meet the evolving needs of global markets and support Sealed Air’s leadership in barrier packaging,” said Floryan De Campo, Life Solutions Market VP at Syensqo.
The collaboration
facilitates the development of new high-barrier packag- ing solutions that could help protect fresh food products, extend shelf life, and support production efficiency. �
www.syensqo.com �
www.sealedair.com
Maag launches new underwater pelletiser
With the new M²-USG generation of underwater pelletisers, Maag says it is introducing a system designed to deliver enhanced process stability, higher throughput, and consistently superior pellet quality, enabling
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customers to improve operational efficiency. A newly designed cutting head simplifies operation and maintenance while minimising the risk of operator error. The rotor diameter has increased
from 162.5 mm to 200 mm and the number of blades has been increased from 30 to 36. This upgrade enables significantly higher throughput while extending service life by 20%. �
https://maag.com
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: TORAY
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