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Editor's Memo

Focus on Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2018

We’re all about raw materials this month. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Fourth Quarter Chemicals Production Continues at Strong Pace

During November, capacity utilization in the global business of chemistry gained 0.4 percentage points to 81%, up from 80.3% last November.

January 12, 2018

Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council shows that growth in global chemistry during November was buoyed by a synchronized upswing in the global economy.

Chemical Activity Suggests Robust Economy into Third Quarter 2018

The Chemical Activity Barometer is reportedly up 3.7% compared to a year earlier.

December 27, 2017

The Chemical Activity Barometer recently announced it expanded 0.6% in December.

Increased Demand to Boost Adhesive Resin Market

Increasing demand for the construction, packaging, transportation, and automotive, among other industries is boosting the market growth.

December 26, 2017

The global adhesive resin market is projected to grow from $13.67 billion in 2018 to $17.549 billion in 2023.

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

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.