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Dow Announces Investment Plans to Meet Silicones Demand

Additional expansion projects to increase capacity in Dow’s high-value performance silicones products and intermediates include a new specialty resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.

September 14, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.

MAPEI: Sound-Reduction Membrane

September 14, 2018

Mapesonic RM high-performance acoustic underlayment is designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.

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Silane-Modified Polymers Find Yet Another Application

Installation of large-format tile offers new opportunities for adhesive formulations.

Terry Potter, Ph. D.

September 14, 2018

In 2017, the U.S. ceramic tile market for flooring and wall installations was valued at $3.6 billion, representing 14.2% of the flooring market value with a growth year-over-year of 6.8%, according to Floor Covering Weekly (7/23/2018).

Charles Ross & Son Co. high-speed dispersers

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Disperser Safety Controls

September 13, 2018

High-speed dispersers from Charles Ross & Son Co. now feature two-hand safety controls for raising and lowering the mixing head.

RPM Acquires Nudura Corp.

Nudura will operate within the RPM specialty products group as a stand-alone operating unit of RPM’s Dryvit business.

September 13, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Nudura Corp.

Global Hybrid Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

Major market players are reportedly investing in the R&D to develop advanced products which can overcome the shortcomings of the conventional adhesives and sealants.

September 13, 2018

The global hybrid adhesives and sealants market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2023.

Orichel Joins Brigl & Bergmeister

Orichel will be responsible for the entire sales and marketing activities of the B&B group.

September 12, 2018

Brigl & Bergmeister recently announced that Jost Orichel has joined its sales team.

Clariant Confirms SABIC to Complete Purchase

An unconditional closing of the purchase will take place in the next days.

September 11, 2018

Clariant recently announced that SABIC has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in Clariant.