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Stepan Completes BASF Surfactant Business Acquisition

The facility is located close to Mexico City.

March 30, 2018

Stepan Co. recently announced that, through a subsidiary in Mexico, it has closed on the previously announced agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V.

U.S. Chemical Production Drops Slightly in February

During February, chemical output reportedly moved lower in all regions, except the Northeast which saw a small gain and the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast regions that experienced flat growth.

March 23, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) eased by 0.1% in February, following a 0.3% decline in January, and a 2.3% gain in December, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

Hooper Elected Tri-Tex CEO

Hooper has more than 30 years of specialty chemical industry experience.

March 22, 2018

Tri-Tex recently announced that Richard Hooper has been appointed chief executive officer.

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H.B. Fuller’s Restructuring Announcement Makes Top News

Last week, H.B. Fuller’s restructuring announcement received the most reader clicks.

Teresa McPherson

March 19, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Arkema Expands Terra Firma Distribution Territory

The distribution territory will now extend from the mid-Atlantic to the Southwestern U.S.

March 14, 2018

Arkema recently announced the expansion of the geographic distribution territory of Terra Firma.

Extra Corrosion Protection in Sealants

Tests are being done to check the long-term performance of the coated materials by exposing them to rapidly changing temperatures in a time-compressed form.

March 14, 2018

A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, along with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, are working on developing a cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials.

VERTELLUS: Plasticizer

March 7, 2018

Applications range from heat-sealed food and drug labels to acrylic-based coatings used on airport runways.

Rolling up the Carpet

Because of its complicated structure, carpet is difficult to recycle without reintroducing these toxic substances.

March 7, 2018

NGO Healthy Buildings Network (HBN) has recently taken chemicals in carpets under scrutiny, with calling for a "fundamental transformation" of the industry for recycling. Its recent report uncovered 44 toxic substances found in fiber, backing, adhesives and carpet pad.

U.S. Chemical Production Has Soft Start

During January, chemical output reportedly fell in all regions.

March 6, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

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Moisture Curing Adhesives Market News Receives Most Clicks

Global moisture curing adhesives market predictions received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 5, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.