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Dow to Build MDI Distillation and Prepolymers Facility in Texas

In coordination with the startup of a new MDI facility in Freeport, Dow will shut down the polyurethane assets at its La Porte site.

June 14, 2021

Dow recently announced plans to build an integrated methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) distillation and prepolymers facility at its world-scale manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas.

Arkema Opens Center of Excellence Dedicated to Photocuring Technology

The opening follows Arkema’s acquisition of photoinitiator producer Lambson.

June 11, 2021

Arkema has opened a Center of Excellence in Wetherby, UK, to provide customers and partners with expertise and solutions for UV technology.

Archroma Announces Distribution Agreement with Van Horn, Metz

As part of the agreement, Van Horn, Metz will premiere Archroma’s Core Shell technology for the first time to U.S. customers.

June 11, 2021

Archroma recently announced that it has entered an agreement with Van Horn, Metz & Co. for the distribution of Mowilith^® emulsions for waterborne coatings and other applications in the U.S.

LANXESS Appoints Palmer Holland to Distribute Colorant Additive Products

The agreement covers LANXESS’ Macrolex solvent dyes, Bayplast and Bayfast pigments, and Bayscript and Specialty dyes into both the plastics and CASE markets.

June 8, 2021

LANXESS Corp. recently announced that its Polymer Additives (PLA) business unit has contracted Palmer Holland to be a distributor for its colorant additives products in the U.S.

WACKER to Expand Nünchritz Site with New Liquid Resins Unit

Scheduled to go on stream at the end of 2022, the new unit will reportedly close important material loops and increase the cost effectiveness of WACKER’s integrated production system.

June 7, 2021

WACKER Group recently announced that it has started to build a liquid resins unit at its site in Nünchritz, Germany.

Michelman and Omya Announce Canadian Distribution Agreement

Omya will be the exclusive distributor for Michelman's surface modifiers and wax emulsion product line to coatings markets in Canada.

June 4, 2021

Michelman recently announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Arkema Organizes Digital Coating Days

Partners and customers are invited to participate in Arkema Digital Coating Days.

June 4, 2021

On June 8, 2021, Arkema will hold a digital event to present its range of coating materials and dedicated strategy, followed by a series of technical webinars on June 9 and 10.

Edwards Elected to Hexion Board of Directors

Edwards has over 17 years of experience as a senior leader in roles at Eaton Corp. and Schneider Electric Co.

June 2, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp., the indirect parent of Hexion Inc., recently announced that Barbara Joanne Edwards was appointed a member of its board of directors.