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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.

IGM Resins Appoints Brandt Technologies as Distributor

Brandt Technologies LLC’s territory for IGM products will include nine states.

September 26, 2018

IGM Resins has appointed Brandt Technologies LLC as its exclusive midwest distributor for its UV/EB radcure products.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Dow Investment Plans Dominate the News

Last week, news from Dow Chemical received the most interest.

Teresa McPherson

September 24, 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.

Dow Announces Plans for Silicone Resin Plant

The new facility is expected to come online in 2021.

September 24, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity.

Univar to Acquire Nexeo

The transaction is valued at approximately $2 billion.

September 21, 2018

Univar Inc. and Nexeo Solutions Inc. recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire Nexeo.

ARKEMA: VAE Latex

September 20, 2018

ENCOR^® 137 vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) latex is intended for use in tape joint compounds, cement admixtures and production of redispersible powders.