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Stepan to Acquire Surfactant Production Facility

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

June 16, 2017

Stepan Co. has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Mexico.

Cabot Breaks Ground on New Fumed Silica Facility

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2019.

June 9, 2017

Cabot Corp. and joint venture partner Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co. Ltd (HYC) broke ground recently on its new fumed silica manufacturing facility in Wuhai, China.

Wacker Begins Construction on Silica Plant

By integrating the polysilicon and HDK production systems, the company hopes to achieve optimum flexibility in reprocessing tetrachlorosilane into a marketable product.

June 6, 2017

Wacker Chemie recently started construction on the HDK® pyrogenic silica plant located adjacent to its Charleston, Tenn., polysilicon plant.

Ask Dr. Dave

How do we get rid of the mess created from using fumed silica?

Dave Dunn's June 2017 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 1, 2017

Can you help us to get rid of the mess created from using fumed silica in our silicone and polyurethane adhesive manufacture? It is so lightweight that it covers the entire factory.

Cabot to Build Fumed Silica Plant

The plant will be adjacent to the existing Dow Corning silicone monomer plant in Carrollton.

June 1, 2017

Cabot Corp. recently announced that it has committed to build a new world-class fumed silica plant in Carrollton, Ky.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News on Isoprene Market Receives Most Reader Clicks

Last week, news on the isoprene market received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

May 15, 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.

German Adhesive Association Releases Trends in Key Adhesive Raw Materials Report

Demand for base chemicals remains high in Asia and the U.S.

April 20, 2017

Business barometers indicate that the world economy is performing robustly, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe.

Epoxy Curing Agents Market Worth $5 Billion by 2022

The global epoxy curing agents market is expected to grow from $3.60 billion in 2017 to $5.02 billion by 2022.

April 5, 2017

The global epoxy curing agents market is expected to grow from $3.60 billion in 2017 to $5.02 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.84% between 2017 and 2022.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

April 3, 2017

This month’s issue is all about materials. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.