H.B. Fuller First Quarter 2017 Revenue Rises 6% Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $14.8 million. April 4, 2017 Net revenue for the first quarter of 2017 was $503.3 million, up 6.1% vs. the first quarter of 2016.Read More
2017 Color Trends Report Released The color report draws inspiration from the tension between technology and tradition. April 4, 2017 The annual report reportedly features a trend palette of “colors to watch” for automotive and original equipment manufacturers.Read More
Polyten Receives Canadian Distribution Rights for Marcus’ Wax Products Marcus Oil & Chemical, a division of HRD Corp., was formed in 1987. April 3, 2017 Polyten Inc. recently announced it has been awarded Canadian distribution rights for all Marcus Oil and Chemical’s wax products.Read More
U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries. April 3, 2017 The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in February.Read More
Rising Demand from End Users in Asia-Pacific is Leading Global Automotive Adhesives Market The global automotive adhesives market is estimated to reach $6.05 billion by 2021. March 31, 2017 Globally, body in white application held the largest share of the automotive adhesives market, in terms of volume, in 2015.Read More
PPG Begins Colorful Communities Project The Colorful Communities program intends to bring color and vitality to various communities. March 31, 2017 PPG recently announced the start of a Colorful Communities™ project in Huntsville, Ala.Read More
ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Global Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity by 250,000 Tons Per Year Demand for hydrocarbon fluids is reportedly increasing globally due to strong growth in the industrial sector. March 30, 2017 The capacity expansions will help the company produce higher volumes of differentiated fluids, as well as a broader portfolio of hydrocarbon fluids.Read More
Steven Named Palmer Holland President; Irvine Appointed CEO Steven reportedly brings many years of experience leading and managing companies as president and vice president. March 29, 2017 Palmer Holland recently announced it has named C. Bradley Steven as president. Bryn Irvine will assume a new role as chief executive officer.Read More
R.D. Abbott Expands Distributor Agreement with 3M The agreement is effective April 1. March 29, 2017 R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently signed a revised distribution agreement with 3M for select fluoropolymers and additives accounts within the U.S.Read More
Chromaflo Opens Indian Facility Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced the inauguration of Chromaflo India's new manufacturing facility. March 28, 2017 Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced the inauguration of Chromaflo India's new manufacturing facility.Read More