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U.S. Chemical Industry Riding Wave of Growth

Chemical production volumes continued to improve in 2017, with significant gains expected in 2018 and 2019.

December 20, 2017

Increased output and accelerating growth rates that surpass the previous 20-yr average will help cement the business of American chemistry as a $1 trillion industry within the next five years.

Chemical Activity Barometer Continues to Rise

In November, three of four broad categories continued their climb from the effects of September’s historic storms.

November 28, 2017

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently reported that it notched another solid increase over October’s reading both on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis and an unadjusted basis.

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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.

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Covestro Expansion Makes Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Covestro’s polyurethanes capacity expansion.

Teresa McPherson

November 20, 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.

Shell Begins Main Construction on Pennsylvania Petrochemicals Complex

This announcement follows the completion of the site preparation and detailed design and engineering work.

November 17, 2017

Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC recently announced the official start of the main construction phase of its petrochemicals complex in Potter Township, Pa.

KEMAT: New Website

November 7, 2017

The new website has reportedly been created to deliver the ultimate user-friendly experience.

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Royal/H.B. Fuller Acquisition Again Dominates News

Last week, readers were again most interested in Royal Adhesives and Sealants sale to H.B. Fuller.

Teresa McPherson

November 6, 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.

Chemical Production Falls Due to Hurricane Disruptions

The steep decline in September reportedly reflected severe, but temporary, disruptions from Hurricane Harvey.

October 27, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell sharply by 1.4% in September, following a 0.2% decline in August, and a 1% gain in July.

LyondellBasell Selects Fluor to Build New Propylene Oxide and Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Plant

The project reportedly represents the single-largest capital investment in LyondellBasell’s history.

October 11, 2017

Fluor Corp. was selected by LyondellBasell to perform the engineering and procurement for its propylene oxide and tertiary butyl alcohol project near Houston.