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Huntsman Opens New Aromatic Polyester Polyols Plant in Taiwan

Huntsman’s new polyols plant expands the company’s downstream polyurethanes capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and marks the first time Huntsman has manufactured these polyols outside the U.S.

October 27, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently commemorated the official startup of a new 22,000-ton TEROL aromatic polyester polyols plant at its systems house in Kuan Yin, Taiwan.

Berry Global Invests in New Line for Healthcare Nonwovens

A new asset will be installed at Berry’s Nanhai, China, facility, which is reportedly strategically positioned to serve customers in the rapidly growing Southeast Asia region.

October 23, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it is investing in a state-of-the-art Reicofil R5 asset to provide incremental capacity to serve the fast-growing Asia healthcare markets.

IMCD Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Greater Cleveland Area

IMCD reportedly developed this new location to accommodate its expanding business, invest in its people and future growth, and complement its global digitalization initiatives to better serve its markets across the U.S.

October 21, 2020

IMCD N.V. recently announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

AkzoNobel powder coatings groundbreaking

AkzoNobel to Build New Powder Coatings Plant in Taiwan

The fully automated plant represents a €20 million (approximately $23.6 million) investment.

October 15, 2020

AkzoNobel recently held a groundbreaking for a new state-of-the-art and sustainable powder coatings plant in Chungli, Taiwan.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik’s New Japan Facility Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in Bostik’s announcement regarding a new facility.

Susan Sutton

October 5, 2020

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EGGER Begins Operations at First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

The project involves an investment of approximately $700 million and will create an estimated 770 direct jobs.

September 30, 2020

EGGER recently announced it has completed its first raw particleboard production in North America, marking the start of operations at its new manufacturing facility in Lexington, N.C.

WACKER thermal interface materials center

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in New WACKER Facility

WACKER’s announcement regarding a new facility for thermal interface materials garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

September 28, 2020

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Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

According to Arkema, this investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik and confirms the company’s commitment to developing innovative and sustainable products.

September 22, 2020

Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics.