# Americas Canonical URL: https://chemexworld.com/en/categories/regions/americas ## Latest Articles - [Retired Wind Turbine Blades Repurposed for Road Infrastructure](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/retired-wind-turbine-blades-repurposed-for-road-infrastructure.md): Structural engineers at the University of Houston have demonstrated that decommissioned wind turbine blades can bypass traditional energy-intensive recycling or landfilling to serve directly as primary load-bearing infra... - [Shell Draws $8B Bids for US Chemical Assets](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/shell-draws-8b-bids-for-us-chemical-assets.md): Energy major Shell has received non-binding preliminary bids for its US chemical manufacturing portfolio from suitors including ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Apollo Global Management, and the chemicals division of Kuwait P... - [Toray and Partners Back US Army Drone Program with Advanced Composites](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/toray-and-partners-back-us-army-drone-program-with-advanced-composites.md): Toray Advanced Composites, Lacks Carbon Fiber, and IGCS International have formed a joint initiative supporting the US Army’s Drone Dominance Program. The partnership integrates carbon prepreg materials, high-volume auto... - [Braskem and Lallemand Partner on Bio-Acetone Technology](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/braskem-and-lallemand-partner-on-bio-acetone-technology.md): Braskem and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) have unveiled a joint technology to produce bio-acetone from corn ethanol without impacting fuel yields. Aiming for commercial supply by 2028, the drop-in renewab... - [Sika Opens Largest U.S. Mortar Production Plant in New Jersey](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/sika-opens-largest-us-mortar-production-plant-in-new-jersey.md): Sika has opened a new modern production facility for mortar products in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The site is the company’s largest mortar production plant in the United States and will strengthen its ability to serve key m... - [Layoff Wave Accelerates in the U.S.](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/abd-companies.md): Companies across the United States are ramping up restructuring efforts as they pivot toward automation and efficiency gains, driving a sharp increase in layoff announcements in January. According to Challenger, Gray & C... - [Dumping Alert: Vantage Triggers U.S. Investigation Process](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/dumping-alert-vantage-triggers-us-investigation-process.md): U.S.-based Vantage Specialty Chemicals has filed anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions, arguing that imports from Indonesia and Malaysia are creating “unfair competition.” The company is seeking protective measu... - [U.S. Industry Accelerates Green Chemistry Innovation](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/us-industry-accelerates-green-chemistry-innovation.md): Chemical and manufacturing companies in the United States are speeding up green chemistry innovation as sustainability expectations and regulatory pressures intensify. Analysts say firms that act early are likely to secu... - [FAR Chemical Is Now Part of Novopor](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/far-chemical-is-now-part-of-novopor.md): Novopor Advanced Science has added specialty chemical manufacturer FAR Chemical to its portfolio as part of its growth strategy in the United States. With this move, the company aims to further expand its capabilities fr... - [US Pressure Over Greenland Puts EU Trade Framework Under Strain](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/us-pressure-over-greenland-puts-eu-trade-framework-under-strain.md): US pressure on Denmark over Greenland and the threat of additional customs duties have made the Washington Europe framework agreement contentious before it even reaches the formal approval stage. Rising tensions point to... - [Security Features Rise in US Cosmetics Packaging](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/security-features-rise-in-us-cosmetics-packaging.md): Tamper-resistant packaging solutions for cosmetic products are gaining wider adoption in the United States as brands prioritize consumer safety and product integrity. Industry experts say these solutions not only enhance... - [US Department of Energy Launches AI and Robotics Platform to Accelerate Bioeconomy Research](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/us-department-of-energy-launches-ai-and-robotics-platform-to-accelerate-bioeconomy-research.md): The US Department of Energy (DoE) is launching the AMP2 platform, a robotics and AI-driven system designed to accelerate research on anaerobic microbes for applications in chemicals, biomaterials, energy and fuels. Locat... - [TURKIYE’S DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ARE EXPANDING IN GLOBAL MARKETS](https://chemexworld.com/en/news/turkiyes-dietary-supplements-are-expanding-in-global-markets.md): The dietary supplements and aromatherapy sector continues to grow globally, with Türkiye emerging as a key player thanks to its rich botanical diversity and production capacity. Talya strengthens the international visibi...