OCSiAl

Daikin Industries has become a shareholder of OCSiAl, the world's largest producer of graphene nanotubes, following a share subscription agreement. The valuation of OCSiAl is about USD $2 billion. The companies also signed a cooperation agreement to develop graphene nanotube solutions for Li-ion batteries and fluoropolymers.

OCSiAl plans to launch the first train of a new synthesis facility in Luxembourg in 2023, with an annual capacity of up to 100 tons.

Specialty chemicals distributor Azelis has partnered with nanotube manufacturer OCSiAl to distribute its graphene nanotubes in France and the UK, targeting CASE, R&PA and building industries.

Azelis and OCSiAl announced a partnership for Azelis to distribute OCSiAl's TUBALL single wall carbon nanotube range in France and the UK, effective immediately, targeting CASE and R&PA markets.

Union Chemical Ind. and OCSiAl signed a three-year agreement for OCSiAl to supply 1.7 tonnes of TUBALL single wall carbon nanotubes to Union Chemical for manufacturing conductive concentrates for the Chinese market.