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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.

Global Construction Chemicals Market to Grow 7%

The global construction chemicals market is estimated to reach $33.98 billion by 2020.

February 8, 2017

Developing countries that are major markets of construction chemicals include China, India, Brazil, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Ashland Resins Used in Award-Winning Air Force Communications Tower

The 118-ft tower was fabricated by CSSI using Ashland Derakane vinyl ester resin.

February 2, 2017

CSSI received the Tibbett’s award from the Small Business Administration for the tower.

Market Trends

Medical Market to Spur U.S. Silicone Demand

Demand for U.S. silicones is projected to approach $4.4 billion in 2020.

February 1, 2017

U.S. demand for silicones is forecast to climb 4.5% annually to $4.4 billion in 2020, with volume rising 2.6% per year to 908 million lbs (see Table 1). This will be a moderation in gains from the performance of the 2010-2015 period, which saw exceptional growth as a result of a broad economic recovery from the recession of 2007-2009. These and other trends are presented in “Silicones,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group.

Resiplast and Alchemy Polymers Form New Company

Resiplast US Inc. and Alchemy Polymers recently announced they have centralized their business activities into a new company, Alchemy-Spetec.

January 27, 2017

The company reportedly will be created on a 50/50 basis and will be led by Stephen Barton, owner and managing director of Alchemy Polymers.

RPM Acquires Prime Resins

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Prime Resins.

January 19, 2017

Prime Resins is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment for infrastructure construction and repair.

RPM Acquires Two Companies

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquireda manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment and chemicals and a manufacturer of specialty chemical raw materials.

January 10, 2017

The companies reportedly have combined annual net sales of approximately $42 million.