- May 2025 – LANXESS launched a new low-VOC maleic anhydride-based additive for high-performance lubricants, offering enhanced thermal stability for aerospace and EV applications.
- April 2025 – Huntsman Corporation announced a $100 million investment to expand its MAN capacity at the Port Neches facility, incorporating energy-efficient catalytic oxidation reactors to reduce CO₂ emissions by 18%.
- March 2025 – Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd. commissioned a greenfield plant in Gujarat, India, adding 40,000 MT/year capacity with advanced emission control systems and integrated feedstock recovery.
- February 2025 – Mitsubishi Chemical unveiled plans to develop bio-based maleic anhydride precursors in collaboration with Sumitomo Forestry, targeting biodegradable polymer applications.
- January 2025 – Polynt-Reichhold launched its “ResiOne X3” UPR resin line based on high-purity MAN for use in structural marine composites and wind blade core materials
