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J.M. Huber Acquires Martinswerk Business

Reportedly Huber’s largest acquisition in over 10 years, the transaction includes Martinswerk’s manufacturing facility in Bergheim, Germany, and more than 470 employees.

February 2, 2016

J.M. Huber Corp. recently announced that, through its Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division, it has acquired the Martinswerk business of Albemarle Corp.

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News About Chemical Industry Growth Receives Most Reader Interest

Readers were most interested in a market report predicting growth in the chemical industry.

Teresa McPherson

January 11, 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.

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Readers Most Interested in Dow and DuPont’s Merger News

Dow and DuPont’s announcement about combining into one company received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

December 21, 2015

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.

Huber to Acquire Albemarle Businesses

December 21, 2015

J.M. Huber Corp. recently announced that, through its Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) division, it has reached an agreement to acquire the Martinswerk mineral flame retardants and specialty chemicals businesses of Albemarle Corp.

Chandler Appointed Emerald Specialties Sales Rep

November 19, 2015

Emerald Specialties Group, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced it has appointed Thomas Chandler to the position of senior sales representative.

Joshi Joins Royce International as Marketing Director

November 9, 2015

Royce International recently announced that Vipul Joshi has joined the company as global marketing director.

Evonik Opens Silica Production Facilities in Japan

November 2, 2015

Evonik recently announced the opening of its expanded facilities in Ako, Japan.

Wacker Starts Up New Reactor for VAE Dispersions

October 28, 2015

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has installed and initiated a new reactor at its site in Calvert City, Ky.

Arkema and OMYA Extend Distribution Agreement

October 27, 2015

Arkema Coating Resins and OMYA recently announced that they are extending their existing distribution cooperation throughout Europe.

Plasticizer Migration: Ensuring Safety in Food Packaging

New plasticizer technologies allow formulators to achieve performance requirements while meeting best practices for food safety and migration

William Arendt Marianne M. Conner Emily McBride

October 1, 2015

Food safety matters continue to take center stage across the entire supply chain. Over the last two decades, a series of high-profile international food safety concerns—from bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), listeria, dioxin and other toxins—have given rise to industry-driven initiatives such as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and other legislative actions around the world.