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John Named New Global Head of Advanced Surface Solutions at Clariant

With his knowledge and experience in managing international businesses, Martin John and his team will continue to transform the business line into a leading solution provider.

April 7, 2020

Clariant recently announced that Martin John has been appointed global head of the Advanced Surface Solutions business line in its Additives business unit, as of April 1, 2020.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huntsman Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to Huntsman’s acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties.

Susan Sutton

March 31, 2020

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Nouryon Expands Raw Material Partnership with Sumitomo Chemical

A new plant, to be owned and operated by Sumitomo, will produce 1,3-diisopropanolbenzene (DIOL) and is due to start production in 2021.

March 30, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it is expanding its partnership with Sumitomo Chemical to include a new facility that Sumitomo is building at its site in Oita, Japan.

Huntsman Expands Specialty Chemicals Portfolio with Acquisition of CVC Thermoset Specialties

Under terms of the agreement, Huntsman will pay $300 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity.

March 17, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire CVC Thermoset Specialties, which is part of Emerald Performance Materials LLC.

Ask Dr. Dave

What can I use as an adhesion promoter to a ceramic surface?

Dr. Dave discusses promoting adhesion on ceramic surfaces, as well as curing considerations for anaerobic adhesives.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2020

In general, a ceramic surface tends to behave similarly to a glass surface.

Azelis Americas CASE Appointed U.S. Distributor for Momentive Polyurethane Additives

Effective May 10, 2020, the agreement expands Azelis’ commercial relationship with Momentive.

March 13, 2020

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has been appointed U.S. distributor by Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC for its polyurethane additives products.

Dow Technologies Help Retrofit Olympic Stadium for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

According to Dow, its technologies will help enable, protect, enhance, and maintain the integrity and performance of key infrastructure systems for the 72,400-sq-m Olympic Stadium.

March 12, 2020

Serving as the main venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, Tokyo’s newly inaugurated Olympic Stadium has been reimagined for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and constructed with multiple Dow technologies.

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Break Ground on New Facilities in Germany

The plants, which are due to be completed in 2021-2022, will produce raw materials for Nouryon’s biodegradable chelates.

March 10, 2020

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles recently announced that they have broken ground on new facilities to be built at INEOS’ Köln site in Germany.

BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020

In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.

March 5, 2020

At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings.

TOLSA to Showcase Rheological Additives at 2020 American Coatings Show

TOLSA reports that it has built a strong foundation in the U.S. by producing additives for water- and solvent-based systems.

February 14, 2020

Madrin, Spain-based TOLSA recently announced that it will showcase its portfolio of rheological additives based on high-purity sepiolite technology at the 2020 American Coatings Show, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis.