In a move to ensure operational continuity, Kraton Corporation has finalised service agreements with International Paper for its Savannah, Georgia facility. As a leading global producer of specialty polymers and biobased pine chemical products, Kraton will continue to receive essential site services from International Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging. This arrangement guarantees an uninterrupted production and supply of critical pine chemicals for the global market.

The agreements solidify both companies' shared commitment to reinforcing the pine chemicals value chain and providing reliable service to their customers. For Kraton, this partnership provides stability as it makes strategic infrastructure investments at the Savannah plant. These planned upgrades are designed to facilitate the site's long-term independent operations, supporting Kraton’s broader focus on business resilience and future growth. This initiative reinforces Kraton's position as a global leader in delivering high-performance, sustainable, bio-based solutions.

Minco van Breevoort, President, Kraton Pine Chemicals, said, “Securing this agreement reinforces our unwavering commitment to our customers and the pine chemicals industry. It’s business as usual. Our teams are fully aligned to ensure reliable operations, and this agreement provides continuity of supply to pine chemical markets as we invest in our long-term capabilities.”

Chris Roeder, Vice President and General Manager, Pine Chemicals and Low Carbon Solutions, International Paper, said, “We are pleased to renew and extend our partnership with Kraton. This arrangement confirms our long-standing relationship with Kraton and our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner to Kraton and participant in the pine chemicals markets for years to come.”

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of functional additives for the manufacture of tyres and speciality rubbers. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by 15 to 50 percent.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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Orion S.A., a global speciality chemicals company, has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of speciality carbon black. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by up to 25 percent.

In a strategic move to address persistent market volatility, the company is also implementing a variable surcharge on top of the base price increase. The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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