$4.5 billion valuation sparks capital pursuit! Ashland officially launches comprehensive sale evaluation
2026-08-12 14:24:02According to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, specialty chemicals company Ashland is evaluating the possibility of a full sale. According to reports, Ashland has hired Citigroup and Lazard Inc as financial advisors to simultane
LYB Releases Q2 2026 Earnings Report
2026-08-12 14:10:09Net profit: approximately $600 million; $1.4 billion excluding certain items. - Diluted earnings per share: $1.71; excluding specific items, $4.30 per share. ■ EBITDA: $1.3 billion; $2.1 billion excluding certain items Continuously
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Coating Failure Prompts Federal Investigation
2026-08-12 13:59:46Federal court documents reveal that the polymer coating of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has exhibited specific failures, directly identifying polyurethane foam as the culprit behind this ongoing controversy. The motion filed by the U.S. Depar
[Overseas News] Adipic Acid Prices Rise Again! U.S. Issues 337 Investigation Ruling; BASF Shuts Down Two Major Care Chemicals Plants in India
2026-08-11 17:46:02International News Digest: Raw Material News - Second Price Increase! Lanxess Adipic Acid Up About 1170 Yuan per Ton! Packaging News – ALBIS Showcases at Medtec China, Assessing Medical Packaging and Device Materials Electronic News - The United Stat
Erima Group Revenue Falls 28% Yet Remains Profitable
2026-08-11 16:09:25This family-owned recycling technology company remains profitable, but delayed customer investments and rising costs in Europe have weakened its competitiveness. The company anticipates a significant increase in market demand for high-performance rec
BASF Shuts Down Two Major Care Chemicals Plants in India
2026-08-11 14:18:55Due to severe overcapacity in the Indian market, high production costs, and continued pressure on profit margins, BASF India plans to shut down its sulfuric acid plant and low-temperature reactor at the Dahej production site by the end of 2026. T
Crude oil plunged by $24/bbl - why are polyolefins still holding firm?
The BOPP market sees weak domestic demand yet buoyant overseas sales, with exports emerging as a new growth driver.
