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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.

Dow Appoints Bodo Möller Chemie as Distributor

The company was selected as the distributor for industrial markets in the Middle East and Africa.

September 20, 2018

Bodo Möller Chemie Group recently announced it has been appointed exclusive distributor for Dow silicone elastomers.

Dow Announces Investment Plans to Meet Silicones Demand

Additional expansion projects to increase capacity in Dow’s high-value performance silicones products and intermediates include a new specialty resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.

September 14, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.

Clariant Confirms SABIC to Complete Purchase

An unconditional closing of the purchase will take place in the next days.

September 11, 2018

Clariant recently announced that SABIC has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in Clariant.