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NOVOMER INC.: Polyols

May 30, 2014

This company recently announced the commercial introduction of Converge^® polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polyols.

Evonik Isophorone Facilities Begin Operations in China

May 21, 2014

Evonik Industries recently announced it has commenced an integrated production complex for isophorone and isophorone diamine in Shanghai, China.

Shale Gas Impact on Tackifier Feedstocks

Due to the volatility of the raw material market, adhesive and sealant manufacturers must maintain awareness of industry and pricing trends.

Aman Arora

May 1, 2014

With the advent of shale gas, the U.S. petrochemical industry has witnessed a significant shift in feedstock from naphtha to natural gas (ethane).

Top 5 News that Sticks

Momentive Personnel Announcement is Top News

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

April 14, 2014

An announcement regarding the appointment of a new president for Momentive’s Silicones and Quartz division drew the most interest last week.

Dow-Mitsui Chlor-Alkali Facility Starts Up

April 4, 2014

Dow’s share of the chlorine produced at the Freeport, Texas, facility is intended to serve the growing feedstock needs of its performance- and market-driven businesses.

Advancing Adhesives: ExxonMobil Announces Major Tackifier Expansion

A new facility will provide the hot-melt adhesives industry with nearly double the global production of hydrogenated tackifier.

April 1, 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has announced plans to build what is reportedly the world’s largest hydrogenated tackifier manufacturing facility at its recently expanded petrochemical complex in Singapore.

Bayer Acquires DuPont Aniline Facility

March 11, 2014

Bayer MaterialScience LLC has acquired DuPont’s Baytown, Texas, aniline production facility.

Kraton and LCY Pen Agreement for New SBC Company

January 29, 2014

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with the styrenic block copolymer (SBC) operations of Taiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp.

Pinova, Ensyn to Form Joint Venture

March 14, 2013

Ensyn Technologies Inc. and Pinova Holdings Inc. recently announced the signing of a joint development agreement for the production of specialty chemical products.

MACtac® Printing Products: Film Liners

October 22, 2012

This company recently expanded its prime paper products to include polyester liners that are available on four paper facestocks and constructed with MP710VHP adhesive.