Category: Industry News

The Mass Balance Approach to Sustainable Chemical Production

As the global focus on sustainability continues to grow, industrial manufacturers are under increasing pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices. This is sometimes a sore spot for users of chemicals, since the chemical industry has a reputation for being heavily reliant on fossil fuels and petrochemicals.  So how can you increase the sustainability of your... Read more »

The Current Challenges of Global Shipping

In a recent development, major shipping companies like Denmark’s Maersk and Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd have announced the continued avoidance of the Red Sea route, a crucial passage for accessing the Suez Canal. The decision follows a weekend attack on one of Maersk’s vessels by Yemen-based Houthi militants. The ripple effects of these disruptions pose significant challenges... Read more »

Formulating 101: Paints and Coatings

Coatings have been around since ancient times by using sap, berry juices and eggs. In 1880, Sherwin Williams produced the first gallon of premixed paint and since then the industry has been growing into a multibillion-dollar industry. The main markets for coatings are architectural, automotive, marine, industrial and specialty. Within these markets the typical coating... Read more »

The Future of E-Fuels: Unveiling the Challenges & Opportunities

In an era where the global community is seeking sustainable energy alternatives, the spotlight is increasingly turning towards e-fuels. Milind Phadke, Senior Director of Engineering and Quality at NOV, defines e-fuels being made buy reacting green hydrogen (hydrogen generated by renewable energy) with captured carbon dioxide. It is said to be a “drop-in” replacement for... Read more »

Implications for Lubricant Manufacturers from Mexico’s Petroleum Theft Issue

In recent years, Mexico has faced a significant challenge in combating fuel theft, leading to substantial economic losses and environmental hazards. To address this issue, The Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) and Ministry of Economy published a modified agreement on October 23, 2023 “prohibiting importation into Mexico of 68 tariff categories of petroleum products, including... Read more »

NACD Is now ACD – Alliance for Chemical Distribution

  Alliance for Chemical Distribution Empowered Performance. Unrivaled Expertise. Congratulations to the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (Formerly NACD) on its new name! ChemCeed is proud to be a part of an organization that champions the chemical distribution experts the world depends on! About ACD ChemCeed is a proud member of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution, the... Read more »

Revolutionizing Waste: Turning Rubber into Gas

The world is facing an increasing waste crisis, and one of the most challenging materials to manage is rubber. With the vast amounts of rubber tires, industrial components, and customer products being discarded each year, finding innovative and sustainable solutions for rubber waste is more crucial than ever. Turning rubber into gas is one such... Read more »

ChemCeed Receives Bronze Metal Rating in Sustainability Through EcoVadis

ChemCeed announced today that it has received a bronze metal rating in sustainability through EcoVadis, the world’s leading provider of business sustainability ratings. EcoVadis assesses companies on their environmental, social, and ethical performance. ChemCeed’s bronze metal rating is a testament to its commitment to sustainability and its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. EcoVadis medals... Read more »