Oxea Announces Price Increases for Carboxylic Acids

Oxea recently announced that due to supply and demand issues, the company will increase prices for the following products effective October 1, 2025, or as contracts allow. In the North America/Mexico region, valeric acid will increase $0.05/lb. OXLUBE L9-TMP, pelargonic acid, and heptanoic acid will increase $0.04/lb. In Europe, valeric acid will increase €100/mt. OXLUBE […]
Oxea Names New Chief Financial Officer

Global chemical company Oxea announced the appointment of Ed Ray as chief financial officer. The appointment becomes effective Aug. 18, 2025. Ray will lead the company’s long-term financial strategy, focusing on driving sustainable growth and maximizing shareholder value. Ray brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in the global chemicals industry. Most recently, […]
OQ Chemicals Is Now Oxea

OQ Chemicals announced the company is rebranding as Oxea. Following its acquisition by funds managed by Strategic Value Partners LLC (SVP) and by Blantyre Capital, the global chemical company is rebranding to Oxea effective May 19, 2025. The new name reflects a renewed strategic vision focused on innovation, operational excellence, and dynamic global growth. The […]