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Stepan Expands Georgia Facility

The expansion will reportedly add an additional 20% of polyester resin manufacturing output to the existing manufacturing capabilities.

March 13, 2018

Stepan recently announce the capacity expansion of its Columbus, Ga., facility.

Huber’s Fire Retardant Additives Business to Significantly Expand Capacity

The new capacity will reportedly be phased in several steps with the first incremental volumes scheduled to become available in the second half of 2019.

March 9, 2018

The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit recently announced plans to increase production capacity at its Martinswerk Plant in Bergheim, Germany.

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Ceramic Adhesives Market News Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about the ceramic adhesives market garnered the most interest.

Teresa McPherson

February 26, 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.

New GE Aviation Plant Seeks to Narrow Manufacturing Skills Gap

GE’s Lafayette operation, which opened in 2015, is in the throes of the fastest production ramp-up for a commercial jet engine since jetliners were first introduced in the 1950s.

February 26, 2018

After creating eight factories across the U.S. over the past decade, GE Aviation is working to narrow the “skills gap” facing many young Americans seeking jobs in today’s advanced manufacturing plants.

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals to Form Petrochemicals Joint Venture

The joint venture will commence subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

February 23, 2018

Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corp. have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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.