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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.

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Henkel’s 3D Printing Facility Makes Top News

Last week, news about Henkel opening an Innovation and Interaction Center (IIC) for 3D printing received the most reader interest.

July 9, 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.

Global Chemicals Production Continues On a Good Note

During May, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry gained 0.4 percentage points.

July 6, 2018

The global chemical industry continued on a good note as the second quarter progressed, according to data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council.

ExxonMobil Singapore Begins Butyl and Resin Production

The new 140,000-tonnes-per-year butyl plant will produce premium halobutyl rubber.

June 27, 2018

ExxonMobil recently announced it has begun production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and halobutyl rubber at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.

PVS Chemicals Announces Leadership Changes

James B. Nicholson will continue in his role as co-chair.

June 22, 2018

The board of directors of PVS Chemicals recently voted to make two leadership changes.

Fennell Joins HORN Sales Staff

Fennell will cover the southwest territory for two business units within the industrial division.

June 13, 2018

HORN recently announced the addition of Mickey Fennell to its industrial division’s sales team.

D.B. Becker Appointed as Evonik Distributor

June 8, 2018

D.B. Becker has been appointed by Evonik Corp. as the exclusive distributor of Evonik’s coating resins in the northeastern U.S. region.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure in North America

The force majeure was the result of two independent events during the week of January 14, which impacted production at the Geismar, La., manufacturing facility.

May 14, 2018

BASF recently announced has lifted the force majeure on 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives in North America.

Astorg to Acquire IGM Resins from Arsenal Capital Partners

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.

May 10, 2018

Astorg and Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that Astorg has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGM Resins.