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SONGWON and SABO Extend Partnership

The extended cooperation will allow the companies to focus on opportunities outside of Europe, particularly in automotive and agricultural applications and in the building and construction sector.

July 14, 2021

SONGWON Industrial Co. Ltd. recently announced that the worldwide exclusive distributorship (non-exclusive for Europe) with SABO S.p.A. for the SABOSTAB® HALS portfolio has been extended.

Sun Chemical Acquires BASF Global Pigments Business

The purchase broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments.

July 2, 2021

Through subsidiary Sun Chemical, DIC Corp. has acquired BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects.

Javier Joins Barentz U.S. CASE & Plastics Team

Javier has worked for more than 20 years in the industrial chemical field in the U.S. and Mexico.

June 29, 2021

Barentz recently announced that Mercedes (Meche) Leon Javier has been appointed account manager for CASE & Plastics, covering Texas and Louisiana.

Ask Dr. Dave

Moisture-Sensitive Urethane Adhesives and the Pros and Cons of Epoxies

Dr. Dave tackles two questions this month, one related to package stability for moisture-sensitive urethane adhesives, and the other regarding epoxy adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 15, 2021

Question: My colleague and I are working on a unique challenge of trying to find a solution for manufacturing urethane-based adhesives that are quite sensitive to moisture exposure.

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.