Orion S.A. has signed a long-term supply agreement with Contec S.A., which will provide Orion tire pyrolysis oil to produce circular carbon black for tire and rubber goods customers.
Chemical distributor Gehring-Montgomery announced a new distribution agreement with ddchem of Italy for its epoxy resins and epoxy hardeners for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States.
According to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, a limited amount of existing inventory along with solid demand helped new home sales end the year on an up note.