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Pilot Chemical Announces Personnel Changes

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced it has launched a revitalized strategy intended to increase growth and innovation.

March 18, 2019

Mike Clark has been appointed to the position of president and will oversee implementation of the strategy.

SUD-WEST-CHEMIE GmbH: Additive

March 18, 2019

Supraplast 3616 is a low-molecular phenol novolak synthesized in an extremely narrow molecular weight distribution.

KRATON CORP.: Tall Oil Fatty Acid

March 13, 2019

The product reportedly provides high gloss, low initial color and excellent yellowing-in-the-dark performance.

Nouryon Begins MEKP Production

Nouryon recently announced it has started production of Butanox, a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) product.

March 7, 2019

Production is based at its Pasadena, Texas, site.

U.S. Chemical Production Starts New Year with Small Gain

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.3% in January.

February 26, 2019

During January, chemical output rose across all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast region.

Lygos Partners with UMass Polymers Center

Lygos Inc., a producer of petroleum-free specialty chemicals, recently announced a new partnership with the Center for University of Massachusetts-Industry Research on Polymers.

February 25, 2019

The partnership aims to develop novel high-value applications for the company’s Bio-Malonic™ acid product line.

Ingevity Completes Perstorp Caprolactone Division Acquisition

Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of the Capa™ caprolactone division of Perstorp Holding AB.

February 18, 2019

Ingevity will reportedly include the business in its Performance Chemicals segment.

Evonik Polyamide Complex Construction on Schedule

Evonik recently announced it has completed the conceptual and basic engineering phase for building its new polyamide 12 facility.

February 7, 2019

The expansion is expected to increase overall capacity for PA12 by more than half.

2019 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Uncertainty, rising costs and sustainability are among the concerns facing the raw materials market.

Teresa McPherson

February 5, 2019

The raw materials market is continuously impacted by factors including rising prices, limited supply and other uncertainties.

Top 5 News that Sticks

UK Government Guidance if No-Deal Brexit Occurs Leads the News

Last week, the UK government’s guidance to businesses that use chemicals received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

February 4, 2019

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.