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Strong Growth Projected for Fischer-Tropsch Wax Market Through 2025

Fischer-Tropsch wax will continue to experience substantial growth in the North America region.

January 13, 2020

The global Fischer-Tropsch (FT) wax market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $750 million to over $1.2 billion by 2025.

Seal For Life Completes Four Acquisitions, Names Oravitz CEO

With these acquisitions, Seal For Life reports that it has broadened its portfolio of protective coating technologies, expanded its range of applications, and significantly grown its presence in North America.

January 10, 2020

Seal For Life recently announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Flame Control Coatings, Highland International, LifeLast, and US Coatings.

Entries Sought for ASC Innovation Award

The submission deadline for the 2020 ASC Innovation Award is January 31, 2020.

January 10, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is seeking submissions for its 2020 ASC Innovation Award.

BASF’s Mangano to Discuss Rheology Modifiers at Cleveland Coatings Society Tech Dinner

John Mangano will discuss “Understanding and Use of Rheology Modifiers for Waterborne Coatings” at the CSS Tech Dinner.

January 9, 2020

The Cleveland Coatings Society (CCS) recently announced that John Mangano, technical service specialist for BASF, will participate in the CSS Tech Dinner on January 16.

AVERY DENNISON PERFORMANCE TAPES: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Avery Dennison reports that its new Core Series was designed to address the majority of converters’ bonding needs.

January 9, 2020

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced its Core Series™ portfolio, which features adhesive technologies ranging from general-purpose rubber to silicone in a variety of tape constructions.

Maroon Group Becomes Certified Member of RSPO

As a certified member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Maroon Group will partner with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil producers that comply with a set of environmental and social criteria developed by RSPO.

January 9, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it is now a certified member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.

Evonik and LIKAT Rostock Partner in Carbonylation Chemistry Development

With this new process, Evonik reports that the participating project partners are laying the foundation for a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective large-scale method of synthesis.

January 8, 2020

Evonik Industries recently announced that a research team led by Matthias Beller, Ph.D., director of the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock (LIKAT Rostock), and Robert Franke, Ph.D., of Evonik Performance Materials GmbH, has succeeded in double carbonylating 1,3-butadiene directly to produce adipates (salts of adipic acid).

Chemours Sells Methylamines Business Unit to Belle Chemical

Chemours’ methylamines business reportedly supplies methylamines products such as MMA, TMA, and DMA to partners in various industries.

January 8, 2020

The Chemours Co. recently announced that it has sold its methylamines business unit to Belle Chemical Co., an affiliate of Cornerstone Chemical Co.

Case Study

Acrylate Adhesives Help Provide a Light in the Dark

Light-curing acrylate adhesives are helping an outdoor lighting manufacturer achieve permanent bonds and reliable sealing, even in challenging environments.

Rainer Dörfler

Adrian della Torre

January 8, 2020

Whether it be rain, snow, sleet, or hail, outdoor lighting is fully exposed to the elements. Adhesives help outdoor lighting remain sustainable and well-functioning with permanent bonds and reliable sealing. In a residential neighborhood, seeing and being seen begins in the driveway. LED floodlights not only light the way for us and our cars, but also act as a deterrent to uninvited guests.

Huntsman Completes Sale of Chemical Intermediates and Surfactants Businesses to Indorama Ventures for $2 Billion

The transaction comprises a cash purchase price of approximately $1.93 billion, which includes estimated adjustments to the purchase price for working capital, plus the transfer of up to approximately $76 million in net underfunded pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities.

January 7, 2020

Huntsman Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its chemical intermediates businesses, which includes PO/MTBE, and its surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures for approximately $2 billion.