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Lygos Partners with UMass Polymers Center

Lygos Inc., a producer of petroleum-free specialty chemicals, recently announced a new partnership with the Center for University of Massachusetts-Industry Research on Polymers.

February 25, 2019

The partnership aims to develop novel high-value applications for the company’s Bio-Malonic™ acid product line.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Wacker Silicone Rubber Expansion Leads the News

News about Wacker increasing its global production capacities for silicone rubber received the most clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Manus Products Receives Supplier of the Year Award

This is the company’s third time receiving the award.

December 26, 2018

Manus Products recently announced it has received Great Dane’s Small Supplier of the Year Award.

Emulsion Polymers Market to Reach $54 Billion

The market was estimated to be worth $32.2 billion in 2014.

December 18, 2018

The global emulsion polymers market is anticipated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over the forecast period.

Water-Based Adhesive Market to Grow 5.7%

Acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive is reportedly the most preferred type of adhesive.

December 4, 2018

The water-based adhesive market size is projected to grow from $15.3 billion in 2018 to $20.2 billion by 2023.

Covestro Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Polymer Joint Venture in Japan

The investment is reportedly part of Covestro’s expansion of its global TPU business.

December 3, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has raised its stake in the joint venture DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.

Solvay’s Corbin Receives Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

Corbin joined Solvay in 2001, and has held several senior level positions prior to being appointed to his current position.

October 25, 2018

Solvay recently announced that the 2018 Winthrop Sears Medal for Entrepreneurial Achievement has been awarded to George Corbin, Ph.D.

Michelman Holds Commitment to Community Day

Teams of employees from offices in the U.S., Belgium, Luxembourg, China, Singapore, India, and Japan volunteered their time.

October 24, 2018

Michelman held its 7th annual Commitment to Community Day.

Covestro Receives 3M Supplier of the Year Award

Only 16 of 3M’s more than 100,000 suppliers reportedly earned this recognition.

October 18, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has received a 2018 3M Supplier of the Year Award.

Braskem Selects Univar as Distributor

Braskem is a producer and supplier of PIBs, as well as other polymers.

October 17, 2018

Univar BV recently announced that Braskem has appointed it to serve as its distributor of polyisobutylenes (PIBs) in the Nordics, France, Italy and Turkey.