- In February 2024, Koppers, a global leader in treated wood products and chemicals, announced that its subsidiary, Koppers Utility and Industrial Products Inc. (UIP), would acquire Brown Wood Preserving Company, Inc. for approximately $100 million. Brown Wood specializes in pressure-treated wood utility poles, and the acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2024, subject to customary closing procedures
- In January 2022, In January 2022, LANXESS partnered with Matrìca, a joint venture between Versalis (Eni) and Novamont, to produce sustainable biocide preservatives derived from renewable resources. This collaboration aims to enhance the production of eco-friendly preservatives, addressing the growing market demand for sustainable solutions while promoting environmentally friendly chemical products in the biocide industry
