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Dolenc Named Vice President of Operations for Maroon Group

In this new role, Dolenc will work closely with support teams located at the company’s regional service centers throughout the country, overseeing all elements of its supply chain, logistics, and value-add service offerings.

May 6, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced that Anton Dolenc will assume the role of vice president of Operations, beginning May 1, 2019.

Huntsman Optimistic for 2019 Despite First Quarter Dip

Huntsman reports that its Polyurethanes segment saw decreased revenues in the 2019 third quarter due to lower average methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) selling prices, partially offset by higher MDI sales volumes.

May 3, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported first quarter 2019 revenues of $2 billion and net income of $131 million, compared to $2.3 billion and $350 million, respectively, in the 2018 first quarter.

Safic-Alcan and Dow Expand Distribution Agreement for Flocking Adhesives Range

These one- or two-component flocking adhesives (including primer and catalyst), solvent or waterborne, reportedly bond well to various elastomers for weatherstrip production.

May 2, 2019

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, recently announced the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of Dow’s flocking adhesives range.

Mactac Announces Association with Canon Solutions America

With Canon’s rising customer demand for increased vendor options of roll-to-roll self-adhesive vinyl materials, the two companies have been working to build an approved portfolio of products.

May 1, 2019

Mactac^® recently announced a new association with Canon Solutions America, Inc.

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May 1, 2019

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Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema’s Photocure Resin Capacity Expansion Draws Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in Arkema’s announcement regarding a capacity increase for its photocure resins.

Susan Sutton

April 29, 2019

Is your company planning an expansion? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your news.

3M Initiates Restructuring Following Challenging 2019 First Quarter

3M has initiated restructuring and other actions that will result in an expected reduction of 2,000 positions worldwide.

April 29, 2019

3M recently reported that its sales declined 5% to $7.9 billion in the first quarter of 2019.

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Nordson Receives Business Achievement & Distinction Award

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has received the Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Award for Community Footprint from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad, Calif.

April 25, 2019

The Community Footprint Award is given to the company that best demonstrates a commitment to a positive community legacy.

H.B. Fuller Launches Global Responsibility Website

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has expanded its global corporate responsibility reporting in a new section of its website.

April 24, 2019

“We believe that H.B. Fuller can and should play a role in creating positive change," said Jim Owens, president and CEO.

Keeping the Work Atmosphere Clean of Volatile Organic Compounds

Regenerative thermal oxidizers can be the most effective and cost-efficient way to destroy VOCs in the adhesives and sealants industry.

April 19, 2019

The manufacture and application of solvent-based adhesives and coatings release significant emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the environment.