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BASF Closes Deal with W.R. Grace

Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that BASF has closed the previously announced transaction.

July 15, 2016

The transaction includes technologies, patents, trademarks and the transfer of BASF's production plants.

Univar, Angus Sign Distributor Agreement

Angus Chemical Co. and Univar USA Inc. recently announced that they have entered into a new distribution agreement.

July 11, 2016

Univar will become the sole distributor for Angus products sold to the markets covered under the agreement.

Acme-Hardesty and Temix Oleo Sign Distributor Agreement

Acme-Hardesty and Temix Oleo have signed an agreement for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the U.S.

June 20, 2016

Temix Oleo SRL and Acme-Hardesty have signed a letter of intent for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the U.S.

Novomer Completes Commercial-Scale Polyols Trials

Novomer Inc. recently announced the completion of two successful commercial-scale rigid foam trials.

June 16, 2016

The trials were conducted at the ce|de|pa testing facility in Tudela, Spain.

Ascend Specialty Chemicals Opens Lab

Ascend Specialty Chemicals recently announced it is opening a new application lab at the company’s Decatur, Ala., facility.

June 9, 2016

The new lab reportedly will support the company’s formulated product line to serve the coatings and other industries.

Proviron Announces Plasticizer Bulk Storage Tank

Proviron recently announced it has commissioned a permanent bulk storage tank of ATBC.

June 2, 2016

The new tank will increase support for its customers in North America.

ASHLAND INC.: Performance Specialties Reference Guide

May 24, 2016

A new, third-edition update is now available for this company’s “Performance Specialties Reference Guide.”

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About Hot Melts Market

News about the global hot melts market received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

May 23, 2016

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.

Increasing Demand in Asia-Pacific Driving Adhesion Promoter Market

The global market for adhesion promoters was valued at $ 2.51 billion in 2015.

May 12, 2016

The silane type segment reportedly held the largest share in the adhesion promoters market.

Air Products to Sell Performance Materials Division to Evonik

The sale is expected to close before the end of 2016.

May 11, 2016

Air Products recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Performance Materials Division (PMD) of its Materials Technologies segment to Evonik Industries AG for $3.8 billion in cash.