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Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The production complex is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2019.

August 2, 2017

Evonik is reportedly investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Industrial Coatings Market to Leap Nearly 6%

By end-use industry, the automotive OEM segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

July 27, 2017

The industrial coatings market is projected to reach $130.97 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.91% from 2017 to 2022.

AkzoNobel Expands Distribution to Canada

The distribution agreement intends to enable access to Polibrid products throughout North America.

July 21, 2017

AkzoNobel recently extended its distribution agreement for Polibrid® coatings to include Canada.

BASF Begins Plasticizer Production in Texas

The plant reportedly enables BASF to respond to the growing demand for non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers in North America.

July 20, 2017

BASF recently started the production of Palatinol® DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas, facility.

Arkema Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory

The agreement bolts Canada onto Palmer Holland’s current territory of the entire U.S.

July 19, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has been given national coverage for Canada by Arkema Functional Polyolefins.

Varela de la Rosa Appointed STI Polymer Technical Director

As the new technical director, Varela will lead STI’s research and development team in creating new products and advanced formulations.

July 19, 2017

STI Polymer recently announced that Luis Varela de la Rosa, Ph.D., has been appointed as technical director.

Moth Eyes Inspire Glare-Resistant Coating For Cellphone Screens

Joan Mantini

July 19, 2017

A team of researchers is working on a new film coating for cell phone and tablet screens inspired by moth eyes.

Pilot Chemical Acquires ATRP Solutions

The acquisition expands Pilot's proprietary technologies in the oil field chemicals, lubricant additives and paints and coatings markets.

July 18, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has purchased ATRP Solutions Inc. (ATRP), located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

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