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2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

U.S. demand for construction chemicals is projected to increase 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022.

September 1, 2018

Demand for construction chemicals in the U.S. is projected to expand 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials Roundup

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2018

I’m pleased to present our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” in this issue.

LyondellBasell Begins Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant

The Houston area project is estimated to cost $2.4 billion.

August 29, 2018

LyondellBasell recently announced it has officially broken ground on what will reportedly be the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant ever built.

Top 5 News that Sticks

3M Sales Announcement Again Receives Most Interest

Last week, 3M’s Q2 results announcement again received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

August 27, 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.

PPG Collaborates with Ferrari on Coatings

PPG was reportedly able to formulate a two-component low-cure resin.

August 27, 2018

PPG recently announced it has partnered with Ferrari to create a new coating range.

IGM Resins Receives 3M Supplier of the Year Award

This year, 3M recognized 16 suppliers for world class performance in providing products and/or services.

August 17, 2018

IGM Resins recently announced it has received the 2017 3M Supplier of the Year Award.

Arkema to Open 3D Printing Center

In the R&D lab, Sartomer and its partners can further develop cutting-edge 3D printing resins through innovative material research and collaboration.

August 2, 2018

Arkema recently announced it will open its 3D Printing Center of Excellence, located at its Sartomer Exton, Pa., facility.

Chemical Activity Shows Gains in Commercial and Industrial Activity

The barometer is up 3.9% year-over-year.

July 30, 2018

The Chemical Activity Barometer rose 0.1% in July on a three-month moving average basis.

Jackson Named Teckrez President

Jackson will lead the growth in target adhesive and other market segments.

July 25, 2018

Teckrez recently announced that Marc Jackson has joined the company as president.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Revenue Announcement Leads the News

An announcement from H.B. Fuller on its second quarter results garnered the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

July 16, 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.