Michael Stubblefield will serve as CEO of the combined entity.

U.S. coatings consumption was 8.4 billion lbs solids (dry weight) worth $26.6 billion in 2015, and is growing at a mature 1% annual rate, according to “The U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2015-2020,” a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The architectural segment leads in volume with 47% of the dry weight and is equal to the OEM segment in value, with each representing 38% of the value. The OEM segment was 28% of the dry poundage. Special-purpose coatings were just over one-quarter of the volume and 24% of the value. The coatings industry is still recovering from the effects of the 2009 recession, with volume off more than 10% from the 2006 total.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo will take place October 17-19 in Indianapolis.

The sustainability index reportedly ranked Clariant among the top 3%.

The 2016 Polyurethanes Technical Conference is scheduled for September 26 in Baltimore, Md.

Pine chemicals add tremendous value to customers and society. In addition to their use in adhesives and sealants, our products are found in flavors, fragrances, lubricants, inks, tires, pharmaceuticals, and many additional applications.

Covestro has joined the recently launched campaign “Energy Productivity 100.”

Maroon Group reportedly met the criteria for the Achievement Level of the agency’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence Program.