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Chromaflo Appoints Maroon Group as Distributor

The expanded territory will include an additional 21 states in the eastern U.S.

July 2, 2018

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed Maroon Group to distribute and represent its colorants and chemical dispersions in an expanded territory.

Lowe Named Chromaflo Customer Service Rep

In her new position, Lowe will manage order entries and customer interactions, and ensure timely product delivery.

June 25, 2018

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the addition of Clarissa Lowe as customer service representative.

Ferro Pigment Division Appoints Terra Firma as Distributor

The appointment covers all of the Ferro dry pigment lines.

May 29, 2018

Terra Firma recently announced it has been chosen by the Ferro Pigment Division to represent the company’s full product line in the Southeast, effective July 1.

Orion Engineered Carbons to Expand Capacity

The new line is expected to begin production in the fourth quarter 2019.

March 23, 2018

Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. recently announced that it will expand production capacity at its facility in Ravenna, Italy.

U.S. Chemical Production Drops Slightly in February

During February, chemical output reportedly moved lower in all regions, except the Northeast which saw a small gain and the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast regions that experienced flat growth.

March 23, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) eased by 0.1% in February, following a 0.3% decline in January, and a 2.3% gain in December, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

Huber’s Fire Retardant Additives Business to Significantly Expand Capacity

The new capacity will reportedly be phased in several steps with the first incremental volumes scheduled to become available in the second half of 2019.

March 9, 2018

The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit recently announced plans to increase production capacity at its Martinswerk Plant in Bergheim, Germany.

Omya Signs Distributor Agreement with ChemiK Co.

Starting April 1, the company will represent ChemiK as a national distributor of its synthetic iron oxide pigments.

March 8, 2018

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with ChemiK Co. Ltd.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Adhesive FDA Clearance News Garners the Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about an adhesive bandage receiving FDA clearance received the most interest.

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 2018

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.