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Chemical Activity Shows Gains in Commercial and Industrial Activity

The barometer is up 3.9% year-over-year.

July 30, 2018

The Chemical Activity Barometer rose 0.1% in July on a three-month moving average basis.

Global Chemicals Production Continues On a Good Note

During May, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry gained 0.4 percentage points.

July 6, 2018

The global chemical industry continued on a good note as the second quarter progressed, according to data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council.

Eastern Coatings Show Issues Call for Papers

Submissions are due no later than December 1.

July 3, 2018

The Eastern Coatings Show recently announced it is seeking submissions from academia, government, and industry, presenting novel research results in all aspects of industrial coating technology for presentations at its biennial conference.

Michelman Named a Best Place to Work

Kreg Keesee, Michelman’s chief supply chain and information officer, accepted the award.

June 20, 2018

Michelman recently announced it received an award in the Best Place to Work category at the 2018 MANNY awards dinner.

Electronics Orders Growing Slowly

Industry shipments and orders in April continued to grow but at a slowing pace.

June 5, 2018

Total North American PCB shipments in April 2018 were up 8.8% compared to the same month last year.

Latvia Hosts 2018 FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo

Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather to discuss the latest technologies and trends from September 12-14 in Riga, Latvia.

June 1, 2018

Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather to discuss the latest technologies and trends.

American Chemistry Council Participates in EPA National Leadership Summit

Jessica Bowman ACC senior director of global fluoro-chemistry presented to attendees the historical and current uses of PFAS.

May 25, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently participated in the EPA’s National Leadership Summit to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

BYK USA Expands Terra Firma Distribution Agreement

Effective July 1, Terra Firma will reportedly assume responsibility for the Southwestern region, as well as some other states.

May 24, 2018

BYK USA Inc. recently announced that it is expanding the Terra Firma footprint.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik Price Increases Announcement Receives Most Interest

Bostik’s price increase announcement garnered the most reader clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

May 14, 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.