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Lygos Partners with UMass Polymers Center

Lygos Inc., a producer of petroleum-free specialty chemicals, recently announced a new partnership with the Center for University of Massachusetts-Industry Research on Polymers.

February 25, 2019

The partnership aims to develop novel high-value applications for the company’s Bio-Malonic™ acid product line.

RadTech Europe Issues Call for Papers

RadTech Europe recently announced a call for papers for the 2019 RadTech Europe Conference and Exhibition.

February 25, 2019

The conference and exhibition are scheduled for October 15-16 in Munich, Germany.

MAPEI Product Named Best in Technology

MAPEI recently announced it received a Best in Technology award for its UltraCare cement grout haze remover.

February 22, 2019

The award was given during The International Surface Event (TISE).

Adhesives and Sealants Demand in Germany to Increase 1.8%

Demand for adhesives and sealants in Germany is forecast to climb 1.8% per year to 947,000 metric tons in 2022.

February 22, 2019

Water-based adhesives and sealants will reportedly continue to capture the largest share of demand, supported by these products’ low emissions and use in a wide range of applications.

Azelis Receives BASF Distributor of the Year Award

Azelis Americas CASE recently announced it has received two Distributor of the Year awards from BASF Colors & Effects.

February 21, 2019

The awards are given to the distributor who captures the highest year-over-year sales growth.

Morrison Appointed ChemQuest R&D Director

ChemQuest recently announced that Crystal G. Morrison, Ph.D., has been appointed its newest R&D director.

February 21, 2019

Her experience spans polymer chemistry and engineering, organic chemistry, nanomaterials, coatings, and composites.

Auto Market Trends Driving Flexible Foam Market Growth

The flexible foam market is set to grow to over $65 billion.

February 20, 2019

Polyurethane dominated the flexible foam market, accounting for over 60% of the overall demand in 2018.

Imerys Talc America and Related Companies File Voluntary Chapter 11 Petitions

The Chapter 11 process will reportedly allow the filing companies the time and protection to negotiate a global agreement with creditors, primarily representatives of current and future claimants in cosmetic talc-related litigation, while defining a path forward for the impacted talc businesses.

February 20, 2019

Imerys Talc America Inc., along with Imerys Talc Vermont Inc. and Imerys Talc Canada Inc., recently announced that they have made a determination to initiate voluntary Chapter 11 cases in Delaware.

PPG Aerospace Coating Qualified to U.S. Military Specification

PPG recently announced that PPG RECC 3007 aerospace conversion coating has been qualified to U.S. military specification MIL-C-81706, Type II, Class 3, Form IV, Method A.

February 19, 2019

It is reportedly the first non-chrome aerospace pretreatment coating to be qualified to the U.S. Department of Defense’s specification for chemical conversion coatings applied to aluminum.