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Dow Investment Plans Dominate the News

Last week, news from Dow Chemical received the most interest.

September 24, 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.

Dow Announces Plans for Silicone Resin Plant

The new facility is expected to come online in 2021.

September 24, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity.

Wacker to Open U.S. Based Printing Lab

The facility will be located at the company’s R&D center for silicones in Ann Arbor, Mich.

September 21, 2018

Wacker recently announced the opening of a U.S.-based printing lab later this year.

Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The investment is reportedly expected to expand the company’s annual capacity for hydrophilic fumed silica at the existing site by 20%.

September 19, 2018

Evonik Industries is expanding its capacities for refinement fumed silica in Rheinfelden, Germany.

Dow Announces Investment Plans to Meet Silicones Demand

Additional expansion projects to increase capacity in Dow’s high-value performance silicones products and intermediates include a new specialty resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.

September 14, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.

Bodo Möller Opens Adhesive Competence Center

The new unit consolidates all services related to the requirements of industrial adhesive bonding.

September 10, 2018

Bodo Möller Chemie Group recently announced it has established its own Adhesive Competence Center.

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Sika Automotive Award Again Makes Top News

An announcement from Sika about receiving a product leadership award received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 10, 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.

LyondellBasell Begins Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant

The Houston area project is estimated to cost $2.4 billion.

August 29, 2018

LyondellBasell recently announced it has officially broken ground on what will reportedly be the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant ever built.

Huntsman Opens Formulations Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

The site will house Huntsman's polyurethanes and advanced materials businesses, and comprises manufacturing; R&D capabilities; a technical service center; warehouse and distribution space, and a commercial office.

August 28, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has opened a multi-purpose facility at the Amata Vietnam Industrial Park, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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3M Sales Announcement Again Receives Most Interest

Last week, 3M’s Q2 results announcement again received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

August 27, 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.