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Editor's Memo

Focus on Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2018

We’re all about raw materials this month. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Fosnough Appointed Epoxy Interest Group Managing Director

Fosnough will be responsible for all operations of the Epoxy Interest Group of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.

January 29, 2018

The Epoxy Interest Group recently announced that Pete Fosnough has been appointed managing director.

SABIC Acquires 24.99% Stake in Clariant

The acquisition of these stakes reportedly makes SABIC the largest Clariant shareholder.

January 29, 2018

Clariant recently announced the investment by chemical industry peer and partner SABIC, which has acquired a 24.99% stake in Clariant.

KRATON: New Website

January 15, 2018

This company recently announced the launch of its new corporate website.

Fourth Quarter Chemicals Production Continues at Strong Pace

During November, capacity utilization in the global business of chemistry gained 0.4 percentage points to 81%, up from 80.3% last November.

January 12, 2018

Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council shows that growth in global chemistry during November was buoyed by a synchronized upswing in the global economy.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Graco Acquisition Receives the Most Reader Clicks

Graco’s acquisition announcement received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

January 8, 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.

Self-Healing Glass

Researchers said that the new material was the first hard substance of its kind that can be healed at room temperature.

Joan Mantini

December 28, 2017

Japanese researchers have reportedly developed a new glass called “polyether-thioureas” from a low-weight polymer that can heal itself from cracks and breaks.

Chemical Activity Suggests Robust Economy into Third Quarter 2018

The Chemical Activity Barometer is reportedly up 3.7% compared to a year earlier.

December 27, 2017

The Chemical Activity Barometer recently announced it expanded 0.6% in December.

Increased Demand to Boost Adhesive Resin Market

Increasing demand for the construction, packaging, transportation, and automotive, among other industries is boosting the market growth.

December 26, 2017

The global adhesive resin market is projected to grow from $13.67 billion in 2018 to $17.549 billion in 2023.

U.S. Chemical Industry Riding Wave of Growth

Chemical production volumes continued to improve in 2017, with significant gains expected in 2018 and 2019.

December 20, 2017

Increased output and accelerating growth rates that surpass the previous 20-yr average will help cement the business of American chemistry as a $1 trillion industry within the next five years.