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Bio-Based Resin Development from AkzoNobel Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from AkzoNobel regarding a collaboration focused on sustainable resins.

Susan Sutton

January 11, 2021

Is your company exploring bio-based technologies? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Huntsman Completes Sale of Venator Materials Shares

Huntsman received approximately $100 million in cash, which includes $8 million for a 30-month option for the sale of the remaining approximate 9.7 million ordinary shares held by Huntsman at $2.15 per share.

December 31, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed the sale of approximately 42.4 million ordinary shares of Venator Materials PLC to funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP.

Gonzalez Named Technical Service Representative for Chromaflo Technologies

Francisco Javier Hernandez Gonzalez has a wide range of experience, including dispersion development, color matching, and sales.

November 11, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Francisco Javier Hernandez Gonzalez has joined the company as a technical service representative.

KRONOS and Omya Announce Distribution Partnership for the Philippines

Omya is now servicing new and existing customers in the Philippines as distributor of KRONOS titanium dioxide pigments.

October 26, 2020

Omya recently announced the further expansion of its distribution agreement with KRONOS Worldwide, Inc.

Shelar Named Innovation and Technology Team Leader for Chromaflo Technologies

Smita Shelar is responsible for systematically improving existing product performance, developing and launching new innovative technologies, and driving Chromaflo’s alternate raw materials (ARMs) program.

October 5, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Smita Shelar has been appointed Innovation and Technology team leader.

Huntsman to Sell Remaining Interest in Venator Materials for $100 Million

The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close near year-end.

September 2, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP to sell approximately 42.5 million of the shares it holds in Venator Materials PLC for a cash purchase price of approximately $100 million.

Titanium Dioxide Pigment Post-Treatment: Influence on Electrostatic Stability of Technical Dispersions

The surface chemistry of titanium dioxide dispersions can be controlled via specialized measurements to reduce agglomeration.

Daniel Liu

Daniel Moog

July 13, 2020

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) can be used as a pigment base in applications such as coatings, plastics, and laminates. No matter the application, it is important to avoid the coagulation and agglomeration of the TiO₂ dispersion during both the pigment production process and the end-use manufacturing process.

Toyal America Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory into Canada

Toyal America manufactures a portfolio of aluminum pigments, pastes, flakes, and powders for automotive and industrial applications.

May 7, 2020

Effective immediately, Toyal America has expanded Palmer Holland’s territory to include Canada, building on Palmer Holland’s existing responsibilities in U.S.

Duenas Named Mexico Country Manager for Chromaflo Technologies

Prior to joining Chromaflo in 2008, Sergio Duenas worked in the automotive industry in a variety of commercial and operational capacities.

December 16, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sergio Duenas has been promoted to the position of country manager for Mexico.

BASF: Universal Dispersing Agent for Organic and Inorganic Pigments

According to BASF, Dispex Ultra PX 4290 offers the benefits of higher pigment loadings while maintaining exceptional flow characteristics.

December 11, 2019

BASF recently launched a new high-molecular-weight dispersing agent, Dispex Ultra PX 4290, which reportedly features excellent performance in pigment stabilization, outstanding color strength, and brilliant viscosity reduction.