The agreement involves the promotion of UV-curable oligomers, resins, and additives for CASE applications such as adhesives, coatings, 3D-printing resins, and cosmetics.
November 12, 2020
Dymax Oligomers & Coatings recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group as its sales partner for the Eastern U.S.
Developments in the construction of high-solids solvent pressure-sensitive adhesives are enabling a range of new products and increasing the toolbox for formulators.
Sustainability is an ever-present driver for new products and applications. In pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), sustainability is sometimes an underlying influence in the move from solvent- to emulsion-based products. This is not an option for all applications, however, as solvent-based PSAs give increased performance and processability compared to emulsion PSAs.
We’ve seen lots of acquisition activity lately. How do you think these moves will impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.
Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers technology for high-growth materials science-intensive applications.
October 16, 2020
Gelest recently announced that it has completed the sale of Gelest Intermediate Holdings to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.
A high-purity cardanol derived from renewable cashew nutshell liquid offers chemical features that can be successfully used in epoxy and polyurethane adhesives and sealants.
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is a non-edible, bio-based material commonly used as a building block for various resins, hardeners, and modifiers in the adhesives, coatings, and composites industries. A high-purity cardanol, 3-pentadeca-dienyl-phenol, derived from the bio-oil CNSL has been employed to replace nonyl phenol (NP) in various applications, including isocyanate blocking.
Covestro agreed to a purchase price of approximately €1.6 billion (~ $1.9 billion), which will be financed through a combination of equity and debt instruments.
October 5, 2020
Covestro recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Resins and Functional Materials business (RFM) of Royal DSM.
The transaction includes approximately 900 associates and 11 manufacturing facilities globally, where phenolic specialty resins and engineered thermoset molding compounds are produced.
October 2, 2020
Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell multiple businesses to Black Diamond and Investindustrial for approximately $425 million.
Wingtack 102 can reportedly improve the performance of pressure-sensitive and hot-melt adhesive applications.
September 24, 2020
TOTAL Cray Valley recently announced its newest product offering, Wingtack 102, an aliphatic resin with a high softening point and lower molecular weight distribution than typical 100˚C hydrocarbon resins.
The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of 2020, contingent on customary regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.
July 30, 2020
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC for $100 million.
According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.
July 28, 2020
Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.