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LyondellBasell announced that it has successfully completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets, and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA as a key milestone in the company’s European strategic assessment. The transaction follows completion of required employee information and consultation processes and satisfaction of customary regulatory and closing conditions.

Evonik has strengthened its epoxy curing agent offering for the Americas region to address challenging application conditions with Ancamine® 2868 and Ancamine® 2844. Both solutions are designed to support epoxy formulators in protective, marine, and industrial coatings requiring rapid cure, productivity, and reliable performance under demanding temperature and humidity conditions.

TBC Corporation has launched the all-new Doral Powerline portfolio, which includes a new rugged-terrain tire, the Rugged Path RTTM. The new tire accompanies enhancements to the catalog’s highway terrain, all terrain, and passenger tires along with the addition of several new sizes; all exclusively distributed across North America by TBC Corporation.

Lubrizol announces the introduction of Solsperse™ W90C, a high efficiency aqueous polymeric dispersant engineered to enhance pigment dispersion, stability and color development in a wide range of water-based coatings and inks.

Titan International is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of Titan Rubber Tracks, marking its entry into the rubber track market, a move long anticipated by customers. Developed specifically for compact track loaders (CTLs) and mini excavators, Titan Rubber Tracks represent a new product category for the brand, extending its trusted capabilities beyond wheels and tires.

Myers Industries Inc. reported a sharp increase in first-quarter profit and margins, driven by cost reductions, improved product mix and ongoing transformation initiatives, while also announcing continued portfolio restructuring efforts.
Gross profit increased 12.6% to $56.5 million, while gross margin expanded to 34.4%, up 330 basis points from a year earlier.

Borouge International announces the global launch of Borcycle™ GE2331SY, a new high-performance, recycled polypropylene (PP) compound designed for demanding structural automotive components. The material is a finalist in the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe (PRAE) 2026, reflecting its role in supporting a more sustainable, low-carbon future for mobility.