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Arkema Opens Center of Excellence Dedicated to Photocuring Technology

The opening follows Arkema’s acquisition of photoinitiator producer Lambson.

June 11, 2021

Arkema has opened a Center of Excellence in Wetherby, UK, to provide customers and partners with expertise and solutions for UV technology.

LANXESS Appoints Palmer Holland to Distribute Colorant Additive Products

The agreement covers LANXESS’ Macrolex solvent dyes, Bayplast and Bayfast pigments, and Bayscript and Specialty dyes into both the plastics and CASE markets.

June 8, 2021

LANXESS Corp. recently announced that its Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit has contracted Palmer Holland to be a distributor for its colorant additives products in the U.S.

WACKER to Expand Nünchritz Site with New Liquid Resins Unit

Scheduled to go on stream at the end of 2022, the new unit will reportedly close important material loops and increase the cost effectiveness of WACKER’s integrated production system.

June 7, 2021

WACKER Group recently announced that it has started to build a liquid resins unit at its site in Nünchritz, Germany.

Michelman and Omya Announce Canadian Distribution Agreement

Omya will be the exclusive distributor for Michelman's surface modifiers and wax emulsion product line to coatings markets in Canada.

June 4, 2021

Michelman recently announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Imerys Expands R&D Facilities in France

The Toulouse laboratory employs more than 50 French and international technicians and scientists.

June 1, 2021

Imerys recently announced that it has opened new facilities at its European Technology Center for performance minerals in Toulouse, France.

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).