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Readers Most Interested in RPM International Personnel Appointment

Last week, news from RPM regarding a key addition to its management team drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 8, 2019

Who are the movers and shakers at your company? Please send your personnel news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Palmer Holland Named U.S. Distributor for LG Chem Polyolefin Elastomers

These polyolefin elastomers are reportedly commonly used in applications for automotive, footwear, wire, cable, foam, multi-layered films, laminating films, food packing films, and films for industrial use.

July 3, 2019

Effective immediately, LG Chem has appointed Palmer Holland national distributor for its line of LUCENE™ polyolefin elastomers (POEs).

Wacker China silicon elastomers expansion

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Wacker’s Capacity Expansion in China is Top News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from Wacker about its new production line in China.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

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Wacker Expands Silicone Elastomer Production in China

With an annual capacity of several thousand metric tons, the facility will reportedly help support Wacker’s future growth path in China.

June 20, 2019

Wacker recently inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.

HENKEL: Open Materials Platform for Additive Manufacturing

Henkel has developed differentiated materials with a focus on UV-curable silicone elastomeric, ultra-clear, durable high-impact, high-temperature and general-purpose resins.

June 4, 2019

Henkel has strengthened its offering for industrial additive manufacturing solutions.

ExxonMobil Doubles Manufacturing Capacity of Specialty Elastomers at Newport Plant

The expansion doubles the plant’s manufacturing capacity and increases global manufacturing capacity of Santoprene™ thermoplastic elastomers by 25%.

May 22, 2019

ExxonMobil recently announced that it has completed an expansion of its specialty elastomers manufacturing plant in Newport, Wales.

OMNOVA and Maroon Group Expand Distribution Partnership

Effective May 1, 2019, Maroon Group became the U.S. distributor for OMNOVA’s Chemigum® and Sunigum® specialty elastomers.

May 15, 2019

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced an expanded distribution agreement with Maroon Group.

Healthcare Driving Silicone Elastomers Demand

The global silicone elastomers market is expected to reach $10.22 billion by 2026.

April 2, 2019

Based on statistics, increasing demand for automotive vehicles is expected to become the most common growth interest globally in the coming years.

R.D. Abbott Signs Distribution Agreement with ARLANXEO

Prior to this revised distribution agreement, R.D. Abbott represented ARLANXEO’s HPE product lines in the western U.S.

January 9, 2019

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently announced it has signed a new distribution agreement with ARLANXEO.

KURARAY AMERICA INC.: Raw Materials

April 19, 2018

This company showcased several products within its chemical, polymer and elastomer technology businesses at the 6th annual American Coatings Show (ACS).