The Chem Ledger
TCL #19: Viridien & Matnex’s AI Materials Partnership, Scania’s Battery Expansion, Sherwin-Williams’ $1.5B Deal, Aramco’s Philippine Entry & More
Viridien & Matnex are joining forces to advance AI-powered materials discovery, Scania is acquiring Northvolt’s heavy industry battery business, and Sherwin-Williams has struck a $1.5 billion deal to acquire BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints unit. Plus, Aramco is entering the Philippines’ retail fuel market, ABB & Bilfinger are