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BASF Announces Price Increase for Kaolin Product Portfolio

April 19, 2021

BASF’s Kaolin business is implementing a 10% price increase across its entire product portfolio.

Sika Begins Production of Epoxy Resins in Qatar, Expands Capacity for Concrete Admixtures

Local production facilities will allow Sika to comply with Qatar's state sourcing policy that stipulates preference be given to domestically manufactured products.

April 16, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has started manufacturing epoxy resins and has expanded its production capacity for concrete admixtures in Qatar.

Dow Named One of the 2021 100 Best Companies to Work For

Dow reports that it is the only materials science company to make the list.

April 15, 2021

For the first time, Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to Work^® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® list, ranking #99.

Exploring Trends in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

I’m putting together an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, and I would love your input!

Susan Sutton

April 14, 2021

Responses to these questions will all be compiled to create an Industry Roundtable piece for an upcoming issue, with the goal of providing insight and context to the challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.

Epoxy Resins Market to Surpass $5.8 Billion by 2027

Strong demand from the aviation industry is propelling market growth of epoxy resins, which are widely used as corrosion inhibitors.

April 14, 2021

The global epoxy resins market was estimated to be valued at more than $3.5 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020 to 2027, according to a report published by Coherent Market Insights.

SOCMA's Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show Confirmed for February 2022 in Texas

The Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show launched in February 2019 and has grown to almost 1,300 attendees and more than 200 exhibiting companies.

April 14, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) will hold the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show at the Omni in Fort Worth, Texas, February 28-March 2, 2022.

Chromaflo Awarded Gold Status Corporate Social Responsibility Rating by EcoVadis in EMEA

EcoVadis evaluated several Corporate Social Responsibility criteria, including waste management, energy consumption, and use of renewable energies.

April 14, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it has again been awarded a Gold Rating by the Corporate Social Responsibility assessment from EcoVadis for its EMEA operations.

Hexion Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

The report highlights the company's formalized sustainability goals.

April 13, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced the release of its "2020 Sustainability Report" highlighting the company's efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability, and social responsibility.