Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Driver Appointed Lincoln Fine Ingredients Account Manager

Driver’s role will be to cultivate new and current customer relationships within southern California.

July 13, 2017

Lincoln Fine Ingredients recently announced the addition of Matt Driver as its newest account manager in southern California.

Dow Expands Polyurethanes Service Center Network

The new center is reportedly equipped with technical and commercial capabilities to serve customers in Romania, Bulgaria and the wider Balkan region.

July 13, 2017

Dow Polyurethanes recently announced the opening of a new polyurethanes service center in Romania.

Union Pacific Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The annual award honors Union Pacific customers for implementing release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and having zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.

July 12, 2017

Union Pacific Railroad recognized 56 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products.

U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index Rises in May

During May, chemical production reportedly grew in all regions except the Gulf Coast.

July 12, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in May, following revised 0.3% declines in April and March.

AkzoNobel Completes Research Facility Expansion

The investment in the site will reportedly support the company’s protective coatings, marine coatings and specialty coatings businesses.

July 11, 2017

AkzoNobel has completed the $3.5 million expansion of its U.S. research and development facilities in Houston, Texas.

Evonik Combines Businesses into New Crosslinkers Business Line

The newly formed business line will be part of the Resource Efficiency segment.

July 11, 2017

Evonik Industries AG recently combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new crosslinkers business line.

Wanner Engineering Named a Top Workplace

Top Workplaces reportedly recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction.

July 10, 2017

Wanner Engineering Inc. recently announced it has been named as one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.