Explosions and Smoke Reported at Arkema Inc. Crosby Plant Product is stored in multiple locations on the site, and a threat of additional explosion remains. August 31, 2017 At approximately 2 a.m. CDT today, the company was notified of two explosions and black smoke coming from its Crosby, Texas, plant.Read More
H.B. Fuller Acquires Brazilian Adhesives Manufacturer The company expects to finalize the transaction in the next 30-60 days. July 20, 2017 H.B. Fuller Co. recently signed an agreement to purchase adhesives company Adecol Ind. Química Limitada.Read More
Ashland Completes Facility Acquisition from Reichhold The facility employs approximately 50 people. June 22, 2017 Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently completed the acquisition of the manufacturing facility in Etain, France, from Reichhold.Read More
BASF Lifts Force Majeure The force majeure was expected to last through the second quarter. June 15, 2017 BASF recently announced it has lifted the force majeure on PolyTHF® (polytetrahydrofuran) in North America.Read More
TA Instruments Announces Distinguished Young Rheologist Award Recipients TA Instruments recently announced three recipients of the Distinguished Young Rheologist award. April 6, 2017 Award recipients are nominated by an international panel of the most established and respected academic researchers from the Society of RheologyRead More
Wacker Opens Training Center in Japan The center primarily offers seminars on silicone products for the automotive, electronics, sealant and personal-care sectors. March 30, 2017 Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has opened a new Wacker Academy training center in Tsukuba, Japan.Read More
ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Global Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity by 250,000 Tons Per Year Demand for hydrocarbon fluids is reportedly increasing globally due to strong growth in the industrial sector. March 30, 2017 The capacity expansions will help the company produce higher volumes of differentiated fluids, as well as a broader portfolio of hydrocarbon fluids.Read More
Surgical Sealants Market to Grow 9% The market witnessed a healthy growth rate during the last decade. March 7, 2017 The market witnessed a healthy growth rate during the last decade and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% between 2016 and 2021.Read More
Allmond Named ASC President William Allmond has more than 23 years of experience in association management and strategic operations. July 26, 2016 The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced that William Allmond has been appointed president by its board of directors.Read More
Total Cray Valley Breaks Ground Total Cray Valley recently announced that it has started construction on its new C4 chemical manufacturing plant in Carling, France. April 22, 2016 TCV reportedly will use the new plant to produce liquid polybutadiene.Read More