Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Polyurethane Innovation Award Winners Announced

This award will be presented during the Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which takes place Oct. 2-4 in New Orleans.

August 29, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recently announced BASF, The Chemours Co., and Covestro as the three finalists for the Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Covestro Announces Adhesives Segment Management Changes

Markus Steilemann, Ph.D., will relinquish his position as head of the polyurethanes segment.

August 29, 2017

Covestro has announced managerial changes in its polyurethanes and coatings, adhesives, specialties segments, effective September 1.

Altstadt Appointed Sea-Land COO

In her new role, Altstadt will be responsible for overseeing all departments and the daily operations of the company reporting to the president.

August 28, 2017

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced the promotion of Jennifer Altstadt to chief operating officer.

Laminating Adhesives Market to Reach $120 Billion

The global laminating adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.42% during the forecast period.

August 28, 2017

The laminating adhesives market is expected to reach $12.3 billion by 2021.

Nagase America Buys Fitz Chem

This acquisition advances the strategy of the Nagase Group for growth in the specialty chemicals market in the U.S.

August 25, 2017

Nagase America recently announced that it has acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corp.

Ingevity to Acquire Georgia-Pacific’s Pine Chemicals Business

Ingevity expects to close on the transaction in late 2017.

August 25, 2017

Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Georgia-Pacific to acquire its pine chemicals business for a cash purchase price of $315 million.

Evonik Building Copolyesters Plant

The project is on track to reach mechanical completion by end of November.

August 24, 2017

Evonik Industries is building a new production plant for specialty copolyesters at its Witten site in Germany.

Hood Named PPG Plant Manager, Kight Market Director

In addition to leading Sylmar plant operations, Hood is responsible for partnering with PPG’s aerospace transparencies engineering and business platform teams.

August 24, 2017

PPG has named Mark Hood plant manager of its Sylmar, Calif., aerospace transparencies facility, with Steve Kight to succeed him as global market director for general aviation transparencies.

Covestro Supports Solar Car Challenge

The company is supporting the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team’s project with materials and technical service and as a gold sponsor.

August 23, 2017

Covestro is supporting students at RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences with the development of a solar-powered electric car.