Chemical Activity Continues to Rise The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) expanded 0.4% in August. August 26, 2016 This marks the barometer’s sixth consecutive monthly gain. Read More
SIVANCE LLC: Resin August 26, 2016 This company, a subsidiary of Milliken & Co., recently introduced SiVance® C2010 resin.Read More
Top 5 News that Sticks Readers Most Interested in Ashland Realignment News News about Ashland’s realignment received the most reader interest last week. Teresa McPherson August 22, 2016 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. Read More
Dow and DuPont Release Statement Regarding Merger DuPont and The Dow Chemical Co. recently confirmed that the EC has initiated a Phase II review. August 18, 2016 The companies expected a thorough review and are working closely with relevant regulators.Read More
Acme-Hardesty Hires Three Sales Managers Acme-Hardesty recently announced it has hired three new U.S. regional sales managers. August 5, 2016 Brad Merz, Tom Koutsos, and Ron Barker have been hired as regional sales managers. Read More
Two ASTM Committees Merge ASTM International Committee E15 recently voted to merge into ASTM Committee D16. July 21, 2016 A task group comprised of members of both committees researched the feasibility of a merger.Read More
Pilot Chemical Acquires Liquid Minerals Group Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has purchased LMGI located in New Waverly, Texas. July 20, 2016 LMGI manufactures products for the oil field, refinery, power generation and marine industries.Read More
Emery Oleochemicals Opens Green Polymers Lab Emery Oleochemicals recently announced that its technical development center will also serve as an application lab. July 14, 2016 The new lab reportedly offers services through its Application Testing and enhances its Global Technical Development Center capabilities. Read More
Covestro Expands HDI Production in China Covestro recently announced it is expanding its production of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) by opening a new plant at its Shanghai site. July 13, 2016 The plant reportedly can produce up to 50,000 metric tons of HDI per year. Read More
ARKEMA: Coatings Resins July 12, 2016 This company has partnered with major industrial coatings companies to bring to market bio-based Synolac resins. Read More