- In April 2025, ExxonMobil, in partnership with Cyclyx International and Jefferson County, launched a county-wide plastic recycling initiative aimed at advancing the circular economy and strengthening recycling infrastructure. The collaboration includes a monthly steering committee to guide program development and increase residential recycling volumes. This effort aligns with ExxonMobil’s broader strategy to scale advanced recycling technologies, capable of converting hard-to-recycle plastics into valuable raw materials. By reducing reliance on virgin aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents, the initiative supports more sustainable manufacturing practices and highlights the potential for cross-sector environmental impact
- In August 2023, PPG Industries inaugurated a Center of Excellence at its Quattordio site in Italy, backed by investment. This advanced facility focuses on automotive color development and application, integrating artificial intelligence tools to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and enhance color performance. By combining development and application in a single workflow, PPG aims to optimize costs and improve quality control. The initiative reflects PPG’s continued commitment to innovation in paints and coatings, a key sector for aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents and thinners, and supports its broader sustainability and productivity goals
- In August 2023, AkzoNobel completed its acquisition of Sherwin-Williams’ Chinese Decorative Paints business, including the well-known Huarun brand and its Guangdong production base. This strategic move strengthens AkzoNobel’s presence in China’s paints and coatings market, particularly in tier-three to tier-five regions. With annual revenues of approximately €100 million and a workforce of around 300 employees, the acquisition reflects ongoing industry consolidation and AkzoNobel’s commitment to expanding its footprint in key growth markets. It also underscores the importance of the paints and coatings sector, a major end-user of aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents
- In June 2023, Henkel broke ground on a new Adhesive Technologies manufacturing facility at the Yantai Chemical Industry Park in Shandong Province, China, investing approximately €120 million. Named Kunpeng, the plant spans over 150,000 square meters and features advanced automation and an 8,000 m² smart warehouse. It is designed to meet rising demand across industries such as electronics, automotive, medical, and aerospace. The facility will operate on 100% renewable electricity and incorporate sustainable technologies to reduce CO₂ emissions and water consumption, reinforcing Henkel’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in adhesives—an important application for aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents
- In July 2023, Molyslip launched SLIPCLEAN RD, a high-performance cleaner and degreaser designed to remove a wide range of industrial soils and contaminants, including oil, grease, carbon deposits, inks, and semi-cured adhesives. Formulated with high-purity hydrocarbons and alcohols, SLIPCLEAN RD offers rapid drying, zero residue, and compatibility with most industrial substrates. It is also NSF K1 registered, making it suitable for use on food processing equipment. This product launch highlights Molyslip’s commitment to innovation in cleaning and degreasing solutions, a key application area for aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents in industrial maintenance
