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U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February

Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries.

April 3, 2017

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in February.

Wacker Opens Training Center in Japan

The center primarily offers seminars on silicone products for the automotive, electronics, sealant and personal-care sectors.

March 30, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has opened a new Wacker Academy training center in Tsukuba, Japan.

ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Global Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity by 250,000 Tons Per Year

Demand for hydrocarbon fluids is reportedly increasing globally due to strong growth in the industrial sector.

March 30, 2017

The capacity expansions will help the company produce higher volumes of differentiated fluids, as well as a broader portfolio of hydrocarbon fluids.

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.