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Styrenic Block Copolymer Market to Exceed $10 Billion by 2023

The global styrenic block copolymer market (SBC) size was 1.96 million tons in 2015.

June 29, 2016

The global SBC market size is forecast to reach 2.84 million tons by 2023, growing at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%.

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H.B. Fuller’s Acquisition Received Most Reader Interest for Second Consecutive Week

Last Week, Readers Were Again Most Interested in H.B. Fuller’s Acquisition News

Teresa McPherson

June 27, 2016

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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News About H.B. Fuller Acquisition Received Most Reader Interest Last Week

Last week, H.B. Fuller’s acquisition announcement generated the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

June 20, 2016

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 to Build Petrochemicals Complex near Pittsburgh

Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC recently announced it has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex.

June 14, 2016

Main construction will reportedly start in 18 months, with commercial production expected to begin early in the next decade.

Global Chemicals Production Starts Soft Second Quarter

The American Chemistry Council’s Global CPRI shows that the second quarter started on a soft note.

June 7, 2016

The headline index fell 0.2% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in April.

Stora Enso Signs Joint Technology Agreement with Rennovia

Stora Enso and Rennovia recently announced a joint agreement to cooperate on bio-based chemicals development.

May 16, 2016

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will cooperate to develop processes for bio-based chemicals of interest to Stora Enso.

Sirrus Synthesizes New Bio-Based Monomer

Sirrus has successfully synthesized its ChemilianTM 1,1 di-substituted alkenes using Lygos’ “bio-DEM”.

May 13, 2016

This marks the first known synthesis and purification of this class of monomers using bio-based malonate esters at laboratory scale.

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Henkel Makes Top News With Patent Announcement

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Henkel’s patent news.

Teresa McPherson

May 2, 2016

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.