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Omya and Idwala Establish Calcium Carbonate Joint Venture in South Africa

Omya Idwala will offer a full range of local Idwala products and imported Omya products.

February 12, 2020

Omya International AG and Idwala Industrial Holdings Ltd. have formed Omya Idwala SA, a joint venture in South Africa that will reportedly have access to a high-quality and broad portfolio of calcium carbonate and specialty chemicals products.

Nouryon to Acquire J.M. Huber’s Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The business manufactures a complete line of carboxymethyl cellulose grades and serves customers in over 80 countries, generating sales of around €135 million (approximately $149.2 million).

February 7, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corp.

From the Editor

Sourcing Solutions for Raw Materials and Chemicals

The goal of our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

Susan Sutton

February 6, 2020

Welcome to the annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook! Our goal with this handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

EVONIK: Rheology-Control Dispersion

Evonik reports that the dispersion was developed specially for waterborne systems.

February 6, 2020

Evonik Resource Efficiency recently introduced VP Disp. WF 7620, a rheology-control dispersion in its Coating Additives Business Line portfolio.

Milliken Finalizes Borchers Acquisition

As Borchers integrates into Milliken, daily operations will reportedly continue without interruption, including relationships with existing suppliers and customers.

February 5, 2020

Milliken & Co. recently announced that it has formally acquired Borchers Group Ltd. from The Jordan Company, L.P.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika Award

Last week, readers were keen to read about the award Sika recently received for a silicone adhesive.

February 3, 2020

Has your company earned an award or other recognition? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your good news!

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

In response to continued uncertainties, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Susan Sutton

February 3, 2020

Tariffs, trade deals, and acquisitions—oh, my! In response to continued uncertainties resulting from ongoing political tensions and changing market dynamics, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Dow Coating Materials Expands Palmer Holland’s Distribution Territory into Canada

Palmer Holland’s new distribution territory will encompass all of the U.S. and Canada for DCM’s portfolio of binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and opaque polymers for a variety of CASE markets.

January 24, 2020

Effective March 1, 2020, Dow Coating Materials (DCM) is expanding Palmer Holland’s authorization to distribute DCM acrylic products in Canada.

NOURYON: Additive for Cement Waterproofing

Elotex FX2325 is reportedly a redispersible polymer powder (RPP) that meets the requirement that membranes bridge cracks in concrete substrates used under ceramic tiles.

January 23, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has launched an additive that helps customers comply with the latest performance standards in China for one-component cement waterproofing membranes.