The joint venture between Evonik and the Chinese company Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co. Ltd., is starting operations at its new fumed silica plant at the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu Province, China.

PROTEX INTERNATIONAL recently announced that it has completed construction of a new production site at an industrial park in Sihui, China, which is located about 50 kilometers from Guangzhou.

Specialty chemical distributor Safic-Alcan recently announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with LABEMA.

Resins and additives supplier allnex recently announced the launch of its latest ECOWISE CHOICE portfolio of environmentally friendly products for building and decorative applications.

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line has taken another step to improve the supply situation by increasing the production capacity of several critical additives.

Nouryon announced plans to build a new production facility to meet the increasing global demand for innovative and sustainable additives for the rapidly growing paints and coatings end-market.

Mayzo Inc. recently announced the appointment of Eduardo Padilla as President of the company and Garry Schoolcraft as Vice President of Global Operations.

Clariant has increased the prices of its additives by up to 25%.

BYK has transformed its well-known Additive Guide into an even more user-friendly and informative resource.

Michelman recently announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.