After an anemic growth of 2% in 2016, major players in the chemicals industry are struggling to bring profitable expansion to their businesses. In the case of the chemical companies involved in petroleum-based products, the decline in the prices of oil has had a...
Can Oleochemicals Reduce America’s Dependence on Petrochemicals?
Oleochemicals is one of the best substitutes for petrochemicals and is being widely applied in several industries across the globe. Derived from animal and plant fats, these chemicals and its derivatives have gained popularity due to its performance, functional...
Construction Chemicals– Making Green Buildings a Reality
A niche segment of the chemical industry, construction chemicals improve the overall quality and durability of the buildings. Widely used as bonding agents, tile adhesives, expansion & crack joint filters, and plasticizers, these chemicals increase the overall...
Challenges in the Agriculture Chemicals Market – Is Going Digital the Answer?
As farmers turn to technology, agriculture chemicals manufacturers are bracing up to meet the new challenges in the agriculture industry. Especially when it comes to the agrichemical supply chains, the industry is still struggling with synchronizing the entire work...
Shale Gas Revolution Could Stem Decline in Chemical Production in the US
New applications of existing natural gas extraction technologies are providing significant advantages for US-based chemical companies. The on-going shale gas revolution in the US is shifting market dynamics in the Global Chemical industry. As per estimates, the US has...
A New Era of Refinancing in the Chemical Industry
The extraordinary restructuring and debt buildup that had taken place in the Chemical industry from 2006 to 2008 has resulted in the industry going through a phase of refinancing, which is expected to drive consolidation over the next few years. The next five years...