Amanda Joshi

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Braskem Advances Olefin-Paraffin Separation Technology, Exits Mechanical Recycling Venture

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Braskem Advances Olefin-Paraffin Separation Technology, Exits Mechanical Recycling VentureEngineering work is underway for the first commercial deployment of the membrane-based separation process following a successful pilot. Braskem announced June 9 that it has completed a joint development program with Ardent Process Technologies to advance membrane-based olefin-paraffin separation.
Slideshow: Chemical Industry Products to Watch - June 2025

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Amanda Joshi | Managing EditorAmanda Joshi has more than 18 years of experience in business-to-business publishing for both print and digital content. Before joining Chemical Processing, she worked with Manufacturing.net and Electrical Contracting Products. She’s a versatile, award-winning editor with experience in writing and editing technical content, executing marketing strategy, developing new products, attending industry events and developing customer relationships.
Chemours Appoints Nathan Blom to VP of Liquid Cooling Portfolio

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Chemours Appoints Nathan Blom to VP of Liquid Cooling Portfolio Blom will oversee efforts to scale Chemours’ liquid-cooling technologies for broader industrial and data center use. Chemours Co. appointed Nathan Blom to vice president of its liquid cooling portfolio, the company said June 10. The move helps Chemours’ grow its presence in the liquid-cooling market, which the company identifies as a key driver in its business expansion, Chemours said in a press statement.
MIT Makes Hydrogen from Soda Cans and Seawater

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

MIT Makes Hydrogen from Soda Cans and Seawater A lifecycle assessment shows the process could match other green-hydrogen technologies in emissions while enabling localized, on-demand production. A new hydrogen production method developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could help reduce emissions and simplify logistics by enabling on-demand generation from recycled aluminum and seawater, according to an MIT study.
Aditya Birla Acquires Cargill Specialty Chemicals Facility in Georgia

2 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Aditya Birla Acquires Cargill Specialty Chemicals Facility in GeorgiaCompany plans to more than double production capacity within two years. Indian multinational company Aditya Birla Group has acquired Cargill’s specialty chemical manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia. Aditya, based in Mumbai, said June 5 it purchased the 17-acre site through its U.S. subsidiary, Aditya Birla Chemicals Inc.
CSB Faults Safety Lapses in Fatal Molten Salt Explosion at TS USA Facility

3 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

CSB Faults Safety Lapses in Fatal Molten Salt Explosion at TS USA FacilityThe CSB issued seven recommendations aimed at improving process safety across parent company HEF Groupe’s operations. Amanda Joshi | Managing EditorAmanda Joshi has more than 18 years of experience in business-to-business publishing for both print and digital content. Before joining Chemical Processing, she worked with Manufacturing.net and Electrical Contracting Products.
Chart, Flowserve to Merge, Forming New Industrial Process Technology Company

3 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Chart, Flowserve to Merge, Forming New Industrial Process Technology CompanyThe combined company will have a global installed base of over 5.5 million assets across more than 50 countries. Chart Industries and Flowserve Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, creating a new industrial process technology company. The companies are headquartered near Atlanta and Dallas, respectively.
Mitsui Eyes Spinoff; BASF to Fully Acquire Alsachimie JV

3 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

Mitsui Eyes Spinoff; BASF to Fully Acquire Alsachimie JVThe two chemical companies are restructuring core operations to sharpen their focus on green growth and supply chain resilience. Two chemical giants are reshaping their operations to sharpen strategic focus: Mitsui Chemicals is preparing to spin off a major business unit, while BASF is moving to take full control of a key production joint venture.
CSB Finds Systemic Failures Behind Honeywell Hydrogen Fluoride Releases, Bio-Lab Fire

4 weeks ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

CSB Finds Systemic Failures Behind Honeywell Hydrogen Fluoride Releases, Bio-Lab FireSeparate incidents at Honeywell and Bio-Lab facilities exposed gaps in safety systems, equipment integrity and chemical storage practices. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released findings from two incident investigations, detailing safety breakdowns at the Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies facility in Geismar, Louisiana, and at the Biolab, Inc.
The Business Side: Goodyear, Novopor and Yokogawa Deals Reshape Operations

1 month ago | chemicalprocessing.com | Amanda Joshi

The Business Side: Goodyear, Novopor and Yokogawa Deals Reshape OperationsThree separate acquisitions across the polymer, specialty chemical and digital services sectors signal continued alignment of capabilities and expansion strategies. Recent developments in the chemical and industrial sectors point to a trend of targeted acquisitions aimed at deepening specialization and accelerating global reach.