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Polimeros Sinteticos Selects EMCO Chemical Distributors

EMCO will distribute Polimeros’ product line throughout the Midwest.

November 5, 2021

Polimeros Sinteticos and EMCO Chemical Distributors have signed an exclusive distribution agreement.

Photo of Mayzo president Eduardo Padilla

Mayzo Celebrates Milestone, Announces Personnel Changes

The company has named Eduardo Padilla its new president and Garry Schoolcraft its vice president of Global Operations.

November 4, 2021

Mayzo Inc. recently announced that it celebrated its 35th anniversary this year and reports that its succession plan is complete.

Arxada and Troy Announce Merger

Arxada will benefit from Troy’s technical expertise, customer relationships, and portfolio of performance products as well as a long history of innovation.

November 4, 2021

Arxada and Troy Corp. recently announced that they have entered into an agreement to combine the two companies.

DuPont Wins 2021 ASC Innovation Award; Kraton and Arkema Named Runners-Up

The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.

November 1, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.

Arkema Showcases Diverse Product Range at 2021 Adhesive and Sealant Conference

The company will discuss innovations in binders, rheology modifiers, and toughening agents at tabletop 100.

October 26, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it is showcasing its full range of products and technologies for formulators of adhesives and sealants at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2021 Annual Convention & EXPO.

LANXESS to Present Expanded Portfolio for Adhesives and Sealants at ASC Convention & EXPO

The company will feature plasticizers, modifiers, urethane systems, and biocides at booth 308.

October 25, 2021

LANXESS recently announced that it will participate in the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Convention & EXPO, which is taking place October 25-27 in ChampionsGate, Fla.

Photo of opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang, China.

Evonik Fumed Silica Plant Begins Production in China

The plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the AEROSIL brand name.

October 19, 2021

The joint venture between Evonik and Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co., Ltd., recently held an opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant located in the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu province, China.

Minerals for Performance Enhancement of Hybrid Medium-Modulus Sealants

The right mineral choice is key to optimizing processing and performance for silane-modified sealants.

Shamila Grigorieff

October 15, 2021

Hybrid sealants are best defined as a fusion of technologies: the best performance properties of urethanes combined with the best of silicones.

Arkema to Build New Bio-Based Polyamide 11 Powders Plant in China

The new facility will support demand in Asia for advanced bio-circular materials.

October 14, 2021

In parallel with its project to increase global capacity of bio-based polyamide 11 by 50% in Singapore, Arkema has announced the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant on its Changshu platform in China.

Optimizing Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

Highly compatible with additives, specialty hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers enable product and process optimization for adhesives, sealants, and coatings formulators.

Wayne Sheu

Bear Wang

October 8, 2021

Hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBCs) are suitable for elastomeric adhesive applications. They are used in hot-melt adhesives (HMAs) and solvent-based adhesives, as well as in plastics modification for consumer and industrial applications