On Jan 2026, 6 MT of Diethyl hydroxyl Amin (DEHA) has been delivered.
Idemitsu to consolidate Pasir Gudang SM, PS plants under unified entity
February 14, 2026 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Malaysia’s Petrochemicals (Malaysia) will transfer its business operations – which includes its polystyrene (PS) business – to a new entity on 1 April, the company said on Friday. Petrochemicals (Malaysia), a subsidiary of Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan, operates a PS plant with a capacity of 110,000 tonnes/year at Pasir Gudang, while fellow Idemitsu subsidiary Idemitsu […]
Sika to acquire Turkey-based manufacturer Akkim Sealants & Adhesives
February 14, 2026 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Sika has agreed to buy Turkey-based adhesives manufacturer Akkim Sealants & Adhesives, the Swiss specialty and construction chemicals major said on Friday. Akkim operates two facilities in Turkey and Romania producing polyurethane (PU) foams, adhesives, sealants, coatings and other chemicals, with an additional site in Turkey in the works. The company generated net sales […]
India inflation at 2.75% under new CPI base in January
February 14, 2026 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–India’s annualized inflation rate stood at 2.75% in January 2026, as the country moved to a revised base year index of 2024. The inflation rate spiked primarily due to a massive surge in gold and silver jewelry prices. Food price inflation, which now accounts for about 36.8% of the consumer price index (CPI) basket, […]
EU gas-fired power expansion faces delay amid soaring data center demand for turbines
February 14, 2026 By
LONDON (ICIS)–EU plans to expand gas-fired generation face long delays amid rising global turbine demand, particularly in the US, Hernan Arrigone, principal, energy infrastructure at global investment firm Actis told ICIS. European countries plan to add some 80GW of new gas-fired power by 2030, with 12GW alone receiving EU approval for Germany earlier in January. […]
Pumps and Spares
February 14, 2026 By
For us, sustainability is more than an initiative—it’s integral to who we are. Famico not only supplies chemicals and raw materials, but also provides a wide range of pumps and equipment suited to different applications and needs. These pumps are of Italian origin. The complete assembly of vertical multistage Calpeda pumps is currently underway for […]
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
February 14, 2026 By
Famico is working with one of the largest manufacturers in China to supply high-quality Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), ensuring customer requirements are fully met. HPMC 65HD50 as a dispersant, can effectively improve the suspension and dispersion, and particle shape can improve and enhance the absorption properties of the plasticizer.
Pigment
February 14, 2026 By
We take pride in our role as a trusted supplier of a wide range of chemicals, tailored to our customers’ requirements. Famico is providing pigments customized to meet each client’s needs from one of reputable and well-stablished international brand. This pigment is the synthetic form of a mineral called Lazurite. Ultramarine Blue has got a […]
Japan inflation rises 2.8% in Tokyo; supports central bank rate hike
November 29, 2025 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)– Japan’s core inflation rate in Tokyo rose 2.8% year on year in November, holding steady after October and supporting a rate hike in the near future, official data showed on 28 November. Budget to tackle short-term inflation Factory output grows on robust automobile production Weakness in yen suggests rate hike to ease price […]
South Korea petrochemical restructuring could cut production by up to W6.7 trillion
November 29, 2025 By
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–South Korea’s petrochemical restructuring will put downward pressure on economic growth in the short term, but will also allow companies to become more competitive via research and development (R&D) when global demand recovers, the Bank of Korea (BoK) said. Industrial production losses in 2026 up to won (W) 6.7 trillion, says BoK High reliance […]
