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Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Houston Facilities Undamaged by Hurricane

Its Pasadena plant was shut down on August 26 and production will be temporarily halted.

September 1, 2017

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals recently announced that both of its Houston area facilities are undamaged as of August 30 and that all of its employees are safe.

Kraton Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Employee donations to qualified Hurricane Harvey relief charities will also be matched, up to $25,000.

September 1, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announces a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross in response to communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Explosions and Smoke Reported at Arkema Inc. Crosby Plant

Product is stored in multiple locations on the site, and a threat of additional explosion remains.

August 31, 2017

At approximately 2 a.m. CDT today, the company was notified of two explosions and black smoke coming from its Crosby, Texas, plant.

Polyurethane Innovation Award Winners Announced

This award will be presented during the Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which takes place Oct. 2-4 in New Orleans.

August 29, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recently announced BASF, The Chemours Co., and Covestro as the three finalists for the Polyurethane Innovation Award.

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Readers Most Interested in Floor Adhesive Market Predictions

Last week, floor adhesive market predictions garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

August 14, 2017

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.

Asia-Pacific Driving Plasticizer Demand

The plasticizer industry in Asia-Pacific reportedly accounted for about 59% of global demand in 2016.

August 11, 2017

The demand for plasticizers is projected to increase to about 9.75 billion tonnes worldwide until 2024.

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LORD’s Regional Leadership News Announcement Garners Most Reader Interest

Readers most interested in LORD’s personnel news announcement last week.

Teresa McPherson

August 7, 2017

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.

Huntsman-Clariant Merger on Track

The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant are reportedly proceeding as planned.

August 1, 2017

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently presented a first update on the planned merger of equals to keep shareholders informed.

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Dow Personnel News Receives Most Reader Interest

A personnel announcement from Dow received the most reader clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

July 24, 2017

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.