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Huber to Acquire Remaining Stake in MAGNIFIN Joint Venture

MAGNIFIN has been producing and selling premium magnesium hydroxide products since 1991.

May 24, 2021

J.M. Huber Corp. recently signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire its 50% ownership stake in the companies’ 50/50 joint venture, MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.

Prince International to Acquire Ferro in $2.1 Billion All-Cash Transaction

The board of directors of Ferro unanimously approved the agreement.

May 18, 2021

Ferro Corp., a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp.

Hexion Completes Sale of Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine, and European-Based Forest Products Resins Businesses

The company sold the businesses for approximately $425 million to Black Diamond and Investindustrial.

May 12, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has completed the sale of its Phenolic Specialty Resin, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins businesses.

How Does Mineral Selection Impact Water-Based Adhesives?

The selection and control of the physical properties of minerals are critical in improving an adhesive’s performance.

Shamila Grigorieff Erik van Dijnen Jane Trewolla

May 7, 2021

Water-based adhesives for paper lamination are typically formulated with different types of binders, including: natural polymers (e.g., dextrins and starches), inorganic “polymers” (e.g., sodium silicates), and oil derivative-based polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate).

Songwon Establishes New Entity in China

The new organization will ensure Songwon remains positioned to provide high-quality products and service to customers in the region.

May 5, 2021

Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., recently announced the establishment of its new business entity in China, Songwon International-Qingdao Co., Ltd.

MAYZO: Phenolic Resins for Tapes and Labels

Applications include making tape; ductwork tape; reinforcing, splicing and electrical insulation tape; and noise vibration harshness systems.

April 29, 2021

Mayzo Inc. recently announced that it has expanded its additives portfolio to include a high-quality, solvent-based phenolic resin for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and labels.

Hexion Announces Updated Timing for Sale of Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine and Europe-Based Forest Products Resins Businesses

Hexion expects the transaction to close on April 30, 2021.

April 6, 2021

Hexion Inc. is working to complete a limited number of the necessary government approvals and other customary closing conditions to complete the sale of its phenolic specialty resin, hexamine, and Europe-based forest products resins businesses.

Ashland to Increase Production Capacity for Hydroxyethylcellulose in Nanjing

The thickening agent is used as a non-ionic rheology modifier in a range of industries, including paints and coatings, construction, oil and gas, personal care, and pharmaceutical.

March 22, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it plans to increase production capacity of Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) at its site in Nanjing, China.

Mayzo Appoints Two Vice Presidents

Eduardo Padilla has been named vice president of Global Sales & Service, and Dave Linville is the new vice president of Global Operations.

February 18, 2021

Mayzo Inc. recently named a vice president of Global Sales & Service and a vice president of Global Operations.

Huntsman Completes Acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products

With three manufacturing facilities, Gabriel had 2019 revenues of approximately $106 million.

January 20, 2021

Huntsman Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products (Gabriel), a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end markets, from Audax Private Equity.