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Maroon Group Acquires U.S. Chemicals

U.S. Chemicals’ management team will reportedly remain in place.

May 6, 2016

Maroon Group LLC recently announced it has acquired U.S. Chemicals, a national distributor of specialty chemicals based in Darien, Conn.

PPG Donates Paint for Final Space Shuttle External Tank Journey

PPG recently donated a military-grade paint matching the tank’s foam covering.

May 5, 2016

The coating will enhance appearance and protect against elements during its journey from New Orleans to Los Angeles.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What types of chemical structures could be built into a polyurethane adhesive to optimize heat resistance?

Formulation recommendations can be made to address each aspect of thermal stability.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

May 2, 2016

What types of chemical structures could be built into a polyurethane adhesive to optimize heat resistance? Can you make any formulation recommendations?

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Completes Precision Technology Acquisition

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Inc. has acquired the floor finishes business Precision Technology LLC

April 29, 2016

Valentus reportedly pursues a buy-and-build initiative in the industrial coatings sector.

Dow Research Receives American Coatings Award

Dow received the American Coatings Award for sharing the most outstanding technical presentation.

April 19, 2016

The winning technical paper detailed environmentally friendly alkyd-based coatings that resist corrosion, adhere well, and remain glossy.

Brookfield AMETEK Offers Testing Courses

Brookfield AMETEK will offer its Practical and Advanced Viscosity Test Methods courses.

April 14, 2016

Both courses focus on viscosity and rheometer test methods.

ChemQuest Adds Applications Testing Facility

ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced an agreement with The Industrial Development Authority.

April 13, 2016

As part of the agreement, ChemQuest will be adding formulary and analytical laboratories and expanding services.

DOW CHEMICAL: Rheology Modifiers

April 13, 2016

Several new low-VOC and solvent- and surfactant-free rheology modifiers will launch at the American Coatings Show.

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Keynotes at the ASC Convention and Expo will include talks on mergers and acquisitions, as well as other industry trends.

Morgan Laidlaw

April 1, 2016

The three-day Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo, which will be held April 18-20 in New Orleans, will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on business development and market trends, government relations issues, and advanced technology (see the Preliminary Program on p. 18), as well as an Expo.

PPG Foundation Donates to South Carolina Flood Relief

March 30, 2016

The PPG Foundation recently announced it has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross of Northern South Carolina to assist with disaster relief in the state.