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Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Signs of Slower Economic Growth

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) recently posted a 0.3% decline in January on a three-month moving average basis.

January 28, 2019

On a year-over-year basis, the barometer is up 0.8%.

UK Government Advises on Chemical Use if No-Deal Brexit Occurs

The government encouraged a range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit.

January 25, 2019

UK REACH would replace EU REACH and will require businesses to demonstrate how a chemical can be safely used.

Kraton Lifts Force Majeure

Kraton reportedly anticipates that its crude sulfate turpentine (CST) refinery should be operating at approximately 60% of capacity by the end of December.

December 24, 2018

Kraton Corp. recently announced it has lifted its force majeure declaration for the North American tall oil fatty acid (FA-2) and distilled tall oil product lines.

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Clariant and Neste Partner on Sustainable Chemicals

Through the partnership, Clariant can reportedly offer sustainable polyolefin solutions derived from renewable hydrocarbons.

November 13, 2018

Clariant recently announced it has signed an agreement for a new partnership with Neste.

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Covestro’s New MDI Plant Announcement Leads the News

Last week, news about Sika’s new facility announcement received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 5, 2018

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.

Consolidated Biofuels to Build New Facility for Green Polyols

The plant will produce polyols, which will be marketed by its green chemistry division Meadow Polymers.

October 24, 2018

Consolidated Biofuels Corp. recently announced it has received funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

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Sika Automotive Award Again Makes Top News

An announcement from Sika about receiving a product leadership award received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 10, 2018

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.

LyondellBasell Begins Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant

The Houston area project is estimated to cost $2.4 billion.

August 29, 2018

LyondellBasell recently announced it has officially broken ground on what will reportedly be the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant ever built.

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H.B. Fuller Revenue Announcement Leads the News

An announcement from H.B. Fuller on its second quarter results garnered the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

July 16, 2018

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.

ExxonMobil Singapore Begins Butyl and Resin Production

The new 140,000-tonnes-per-year butyl plant will produce premium halobutyl rubber.

June 27, 2018

ExxonMobil recently announced it has begun production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and halobutyl rubber at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.