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DCC LANSCO Announces 50% Capacity Expansion

DCC LANSCO recently announced it is installing a new production line for the manufacture of organic pigments.

February 28, 2019

The expansion will increase capacity by more than 50%.

Ingevity Elects Two New Board Members

Ingevity Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has elected Karen Narwold and Diane Gulyas as members of the company’s board.

February 27, 2019

Narwold is currently executive vice president, chief administrative officer, general counsel and corporate secretary at Albemarle Corp.

Reyes Appointed Maroon Group Account Manager

Maroon Group LLC recently announced the addition of Susan Reyes as an inside sales account manager.

February 27, 2019

Reyes will cover the CASE and plastics industries, as well as Maroon Group’s packaging business.

U.S. Chemical Production Starts New Year with Small Gain

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.3% in January.

February 26, 2019

During January, chemical output rose across all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast region.

Ashland Signs Beijersbergen & Partners as Distributor

Ashland recently announced it has appointed Beijersbergen & Partners BV as its distributor.

February 26, 2019

Beijersbergen & Partners BV will distribute Ashland’s laminating adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for the printing industry.

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.