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INEOS to Acquire Ashland’s Composites Business

The deal is expected to complete in the first half of 2019.

November 19, 2018

INEOS Enterprises recently announced it has agreed to acquire the composites business from Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

UTECH North America 2020 Dates Announced

Held in conjunction with the conference, the UTECH North America trade show connects suppliers and buyers from across the polyurethane industry.

November 19, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America recently announced that the next edition of the event will take place May 19-21, 2020.

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Clariant and Neste Partner on Sustainable Chemicals

Through the partnership, Clariant can reportedly offer sustainable polyolefin solutions derived from renewable hydrocarbons.

November 13, 2018

Clariant recently announced it has signed an agreement for a new partnership with Neste.

The Adhesives and Sealants Sustainability Evolution

The adhesives industry must take the next step in advancing transparency and rigor to meet stakeholder demands.

November 8, 2018

For the adhesives industry, sustainability is becoming an essential value proposition.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Covestro’s New MDI Plant Announcement Leads the News

Last week, news about Sika’s new facility announcement received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 5, 2018

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.

Specialty Chemical Markets End Quarter on Positive Note

The overall specialty chemicals volume index was up 5.1% on a year-over-year.

October 31, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes ended the third quarter rising 0.2% in September.

Consolidated Biofuels to Build New Facility for Green Polyols

The plant will produce polyols, which will be marketed by its green chemistry division Meadow Polymers.

October 24, 2018

Consolidated Biofuels Corp. recently announced it has received funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

Covestro Receives 3M Supplier of the Year Award

Only 16 of 3M’s more than 100,000 suppliers reportedly earned this recognition.

October 18, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has received a 2018 3M Supplier of the Year Award.

Arkema to Expand Alkyd Emulsions Capacity

This new manufacturing capacity is scheduled to come on line in the second quarter of 2019.

October 16, 2018

Arkema Coating Resins recently announced a project to expand manufacturing capability for its SYNAQUA® technology platform at its Grand Rapids, Mich., facility.

Covestro to Invest €1.5 Billion on New MDI Plant

This investment at the existing site in Baytown is reportedly the largest single investment in the history of the company.

October 15, 2018

Covestro recently announced its supervisory board of has approved an investment of around €1.5 billion (approximately $1.7 billion) to build a new MDI plant in Baytown, Texas.