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NatureWorks Forms Performance Chemicals Division

The newly created division will supply to companies that manufacture C.A.S.E., toners, and fine chemicals.

June 23, 2017

NatureWorks has recently formed a performance chemicals division to supply lactides, polyols, binder resins, and chemical intermediates.

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News from Henkel Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, Henkel’s partnership with Fiat Chrysler received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

June 12, 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’s Olefins Plant Construction on Track

Shell Chemical LP is reportedly making good progress on the main construction of its fourth linear alpha olefins (AO) unit at its chemicals manufacturing site in Geismar, La.

June 7, 2017

The 425,000-tonne-per-year capacity increase will reportedly make the company’s Geismar site the largest AO producer in the world.

Cargill Acquires Polyols Product Lines

Cargill's Industrial Specialties business and BioBased Technologies develop soybean-based polyols that replace petroleum-based polyols.

May 25, 2017

Cargill recently announced it has purchased BioBased Technologies' vegetable-based polyol product line and other assets.

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News on Isoprene Market Receives Most Reader Clicks

Last week, news on the isoprene market received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

May 15, 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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Kraton Opens HSBC Plant in Taiwan

The facility's key features include a process and product laboratory.

May 12, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announced the opening of the 30 kiloton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.

Isoprene Market to Grow 7%

The isoprene market is projected to reach $2.96 billion by 2021.

May 4, 2017

The isoprene market is reportedly dominated by Russian manufacturers that are focused on expanding their production capacities.

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German Adhesive Association’s Trends Report Makes Top News

Last week, news from the German Adhesive Association on top trends received the most reader clicks.

Teresa McPherson

May 1, 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.

German Adhesive Association Releases Trends in Key Adhesive Raw Materials Report

Demand for base chemicals remains high in Asia and the U.S.

April 20, 2017

Business barometers indicate that the world economy is performing robustly, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe.

Elevance Announces Licensing Agreement with Chemtura

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. recently announced a licensing agreement with Chemtura.

April 18, 2017

Chemtura will have global rights to develop, derivatize, manufacture, use and sell products incorporating the Elevance Aria WTP technology in lubricant applications.