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Kuraray Donates to Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey Relief

The company reported soon after the storm that all employees were accounted for and that their facilities did not experience significant damage after the historic storm.

September 19, 2017

Kuraray Co. Ltd is contributing $100,000 to the American Red Cross supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and southeast Texas.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Acquisition News Garners the Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about H.B. Fuller’s acquisition of Royal Adhesives & Sealants received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

September 18, 2017

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.

Estron Chemical Announces Groundbreaking

The official groundbreaking ceremony will take place on September 20.

September 18, 2017

Estron Chemical recently announced the groundbreaking of its new Research and Development Center, located at the company’s headquarters in Calvert City, Ky.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Diol

September 15, 2017

The material can reportedly replace polyether and polyester diols while providing improved moisture resistance and lower viscosity.

Dow and DuPont Merger Complete

The combined entity is operating as a holding company under the name DowDuPont™ with three divisions: agriculture, materials science and specialty products.

September 6, 2017

DowDuPont™ recently announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between The Dow Chemical Co. and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., effective August 31.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Ingevity’s Acquisition Garners the Most Reader Interested

Last week, Ingevity acquisition news received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

September 5, 2017

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.

2017 Materials and Chemicals Overview

The coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) segment is growing at a CAGR of over 5%.

September 1, 2017

The global specialty chemicals market is expected to reach $1.79 trillion by 2025, according to a recent report by Grand View Research Inc. The growing popularity of high-value chemicals that are crucial to developing novel products is reportedly a major driving factor for the industry.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials and More

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation. Our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” examines some common chemicals and raw materials used in adhesives, sealants and coatings.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Houston Facilities Undamaged by Hurricane

Its Pasadena plant was shut down on August 26 and production will be temporarily halted.

September 1, 2017

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals recently announced that both of its Houston area facilities are undamaged as of August 30 and that all of its employees are safe.