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Eastman

Global specialty materials company

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Headquarters: Kingsport, United States
Founded year: 1920
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+

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Latest news about Eastman

In short: Eastman implemented extensive price hikes across its chemical portfolios following Q1 2026 results that showed a year-over-year decline in net earnings.

Company announcements

June 15 Eastman

Eastman acquires Jarylec dielectric brand from Arkema

The acquisition includes key trademarks, customer list, technical documentation and intellectual property for dielectric fluids used in high-voltage transformers.

May 27 Eastman

Eastman partners with PepsiCo for recycled Gatorade bottles

The multiyear agreement yields bottles made via molecular recycling, transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-quality packaging.

May 19 Eastman

Eastman achieved ISO 59014 certification for methanolysis recycling

The certification by SCS Global Services covers Eastman's Kingsport facility's material-to-material recycling technology, enhancing transparency and sustainability.

May 14 Eastman

Eastman increases Esters prices on June 1, 2026

The increase covers n-Butyl Acetate, n-Propyl Acetate, and PM Acetate in North America and Latin America.

Media coverage

June 16 Chemical Engineering

Eastman acquires dielectric fluids assets from Arkema

Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, Tenn.) announced it has acquired the brand and certain assets related to the Jarylec™ dielectric fluids business from ...

June 10 Yahoo Finance

EMN: Lowering target price to $77.00

EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $77.000000; an Industry Subrating of High; a Management Subrating of Low; a...

June 3 Corrugman

PepsiCo and Eastman Advance Circular Packaging with Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste | CORRUGMAN

PepsiCo is strengthening its sustainable packaging efforts through a partnership with Eastman that transforms hard-to-recycle plastic waste, including old carpets, textile fibres, coloured bottles and...

June 1 MSN

Eastman experiences major sewage spill after weekend rain, city says in statement

Due to heavy rainfall over the weekend, the city says that their water pumps couldn't keep up, causing the sewage spill. Here's what we know...

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