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Pilot Chemical Launches Technology and Innovation Initiative

A majority of the investment will create and support a state-of-the-art Innovation Center

January 17, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it is investing $5 million this year in technology and innovation.

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News About PPG Investment Receives Most Interest

PPG's auto adhesives center upgrades announcement received the most reader clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

December 18, 2017

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.

Wacker Announces Several Expansions

The investments in North America reportedly align with Wacker’s overall expansion strategy to add capacity in Europe and in Asia.

December 15, 2017

Wacker Chemical Corp. recently announced it is planning a number of concurrent expansion projects to support regional growth and demand for silicones and silica.

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Michelman Makes Top News

Last week, news about Michelman’s expansion received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

December 11, 2017

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.

PPG Completes $1.4 Million Auto Adhesives Center Upgrades

The investment at PPG’s automotive adhesives and sealants center showcases several improvements.

December 8, 2017

PPG has completed a $1.4-million investment at its automotive adhesives and sealants center in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, France.

Ingevity to Open Auto Testing Facility in China

The $2.5-million facility will be co-located with Ingevity’s existing manufacturing plant in Zhuhai city.

December 7, 2017

Ingevity Corp. recently announced that it will open a new automotive applications testing facility in Zhuhai, China.

Ardian to Become Majority Shareholder of DRT

The proposed transaction values DRT at approximately €1 billion (~ $1.2 billion).

December 7, 2017

Ardian recently announced it has entered into exclusivity with some family shareholders and Tikehau Capital (TKO) to acquire a controlling stake into Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques (DRT).

Michelman Expands Capacity in Asia-Pacific

The Singapore location will not only serve as an Advanced Manufacturing Site and Technology Center, but also a Regional Logistics hub and Shared Service Center for finance and HR activities.

November 29, 2017

Michelman announced a capacity expansion of its manufacturing facilities.

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H.B. Fuller LEED Certification Leads the News

Last week, readers were most interested in news about H.B. Fuller’s facility receiving LEED® Gold certification.

Teresa McPherson

November 27, 2017

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.

Toyo Ink Purchases Land to Expand Business in Turkey

The company reportedly plans to use the land to build a new manufacturing facility and to construct a new production site for polymers.

November 27, 2017

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced that its subsidiary company Toyo Printing Inks Inc has decided to purchase approximately 62,000 sq m of land.