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Nouryon Partnership with Gazechim Expands Reach for Thermosets in Europe

In addition to working together in technical and safety support for customers, Gazechim and Nouryon will also jointly develop new projects and commercial opportunities.

June 27, 2019

Nouryon recently announced an expanded partnership with distributor Gazechim Group, which the company expects will improve access to thermoset products for customers in France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland.

Multiple Applications Driving Strong Growth for Waterborne Epoxy Resins

Asia-Pacific held a dominant regional position in the waterborne epoxy resins market in 2018.

June 21, 2019

The global waterborne epoxy resins market was valued at nearly $2.8 billion in 2018 and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% from 2019-2027.

Multiple End-Use Industries Driving Increasing Demand for Advanced Composites

Advanced composites are widely employed across verticals like aerospace, automobile, construction, sports, and military.

May 20, 2019

The global advanced composites market is currently experiencing strong growth and projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% from 2019-2024.

Composite Adhesives Market to Surpass $2 Billion by 2024

The composite adhesives market size is expected to surpass $2 billion by 2024, according to a research report.

April 18, 2019

Acrylic composite adhesives demand will witness significant gains at over 5% during forecast period.

2019 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Uncertainty, rising costs and sustainability are among the concerns facing the raw materials market.

Teresa McPherson

February 5, 2019

The raw materials market is continuously impacted by factors including rising prices, limited supply and other uncertainties.

Ashland Appoints VELOX as Distributor

Ashland recently announced it has appointed VELOX as a composites distributor.

January 22, 2019

VELOX will distribute for Ashland in the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Michelman Opens China Sustainability Center

Michelman recently announced it has opened a sustainability center at its Shanghai offices.

January 22, 2019

The new China-based Center is reportedly part of Michelman’s growth plan in the Asia Pacific region.

KRÜSS Scientific Instruments Announces Partnership with Western Washington University

This collaboration allows Western Washington University students the opportunity to work with KRÜSS’ instrumentation and technology.

January 3, 2019

KRÜSS Scientific Instruments Inc. and Western Washington University recently came together in collaboration to support the education of new engineers.

INEOS to Acquire Ashland’s Composites Business

The deal is expected to complete in the first half of 2019.

November 19, 2018

INEOS Enterprises recently announced it has agreed to acquire the composites business from Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

Case Study

Setting Sail with Structural Adhesives

The ETS Rafale II student team built a carbon epoxy C-Class hydrofoil catamaran using Scott Bader structural adhesives.

September 1, 2018

A team of 16 undergraduate and graduate engineering students from the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Canada, recently finished building Rafale II, an all-composite C-Class racing hydrofoil catamaran. It features redesigned carbon fiber epoxy prepreg hulls and cross beams, which are stiffer and 25% lighter while providing 15% more displacement volume.