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TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Resins

March 23, 2017

This company will exhibit its resins at the Adhesive and Sealant Council Convention and Expo.

Oxea Opens Second Propanol Unit in Texas

The new unit is scheduled to come on stream in 2018.

March 20, 2017

Oxea recently announced it has started the construction of a new world-scale propanol unit at its production site at Bay City, Texas.

Adding Functionality to Hot-Melt Adhesives

Mineral oils can add functionality in metallocene polyolefin-based hot-melt adhesives.

Peter Kaali, Ph.D.

March 1, 2017

Metallocene polyolefins (mPOs) are increasingly gaining ground in adhesive applications due to their unique characteristics, supply security and enhanced performance in different fields.

Plaza Group Acquires Truth Chemical

“The addition of Truth Chemical is an opportunity for immediate growth in clientele, an expansion of our product portfolio and expansion into industries not currently serviced,” said Randy Velarde, president and founder of The Plaza Group.

February 27, 2017

The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing firm, recently announced it has acquired Truth Chemical.

Wilson Joins Cadence Chemical

Wilson will be integrally involved with the management of existing Cadence principal supplier relationships.

February 24, 2017

Cadence Chemical, a Maroon Group LLC company, recently announced that Alexander “Sandy” Wilson has joined the organization as vice president, Principal Management Specialty Intermediates.

Banick to Lead Hexion Resins Segment

Banick will oversee Hexion’s North American wood fiber, oriented strand board, plywood, performance adhesives, laminated melamine derivatives, and wax business segments.

February 23, 2017

Hexion Inc. recently announced that Steve Banick has been named leader of the North America Commercial and Supply Chain organization within the company’s forest products resins segment.

Automotive Silicones Market to Grow 8.5%

The global automotive silicones market is expected to reach $5.84 billion by 2025

February 20, 2017

The growing awareness of lightweight materials in automotive production is expected to drive the demand for silicones.

ROBNOR RESINLAB: Epoxy Resin

February 16, 2017

PX901C is a new epoxy resin that offers heat resistance and dimensional stability.

Green Biologics, Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg Announce Bio-Based Materials Collaborate

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced a collaborative project with Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH.

February 16, 2017

Jungbunzlauer received its first shipment of 100%-renewable BioPure™ n-butanol from Green Biologics this month.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Scott Bader’s Production Expansion Receives Most Reader Interested

Scott Bader’s announcement last week received the most reader clicks.

Teresa McPherson

February 13, 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.