Articles Tagged with ''resins and base polymers''

Global Specialty Chemicals to Rise 6%

The specialty chemicals market accounted for $1.11 trillion in 2017.

January 24, 2019

The specialty chemicals market accounted for $1.11 trillion in 2017.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Wacker Silicone Rubber Expansion Leads the News

News about Wacker increasing its global production capacities for silicone rubber received the most clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 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.

Kraton Lifts Force Majeure

Kraton reportedly anticipates that its crude sulfate turpentine (CST) refinery should be operating at approximately 60% of capacity by the end of December.

December 24, 2018

Kraton Corp. recently announced it has lifted its force majeure declaration for the North American tall oil fatty acid (FA-2) and distilled tall oil product lines.

Emulsion Polymers Market to Reach $54 Billion

The market was estimated to be worth $32.2 billion in 2014.

December 18, 2018

The global emulsion polymers market is anticipated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over the forecast period.

Ingevity to Acquire Perstop Caprolactone Division

Ingevity expects to close on the transaction late in the first quarter of 2019.

December 13, 2018

Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Perstorp Holding AB.

Ashland Completes Expansion in China

The expansion reportedly increased the company’s manufacturing output by at the site by nearly 30%.

December 6, 2018

Ashland recently completed a successful expansion for Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Nanjing, China.

Top 10 Adhesives and Sealants Products of 2018

These are the 10 most-viewed products on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).

December 4, 2018

New products including construction adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, silicone rubber and more were among the most clicked on this year.

Covestro Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Polymer Joint Venture in Japan

The investment is reportedly part of Covestro’s expansion of its global TPU business.

December 3, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has raised its stake in the joint venture DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers’ Guide

Our annual resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and tapes and labels.

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2018

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.

Dow Receives Six R&D Awards

R&D 100 awards is a signature program of R&D Magazine.

November 28, 2018

Dow recently announced that six of its products were recognized with R&D 100 awards.

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