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Dow Board to Appoint CEO Fitterling to Serve as Chairman; Wyant to Join Board and Shaw to Retire

Jill Wyant will stand for election to Dow’s board, while Ruth G. Shaw will retire from the board accordance with the company’s director tenure requirements.

February 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that its board of directors plans to appoint CEO Jim Fitterling to be chairman following the company’s annual meeting of stockholders on April 9, 2020.

Chromaflo Technologies to Exhibit Colorant Product Lines at Foam Expo North America 2020

Team members from Chromaflo will be in booth #1710 showcasing the company’s products.

February 24, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it will be exhibiting at Foam Expo North America.

Dowd and Guild Names Emory Account Manager for Pacific Northwest

A 30-year professional in the chemical distribution business, Doug Emory reportedly brings a wealth of experience and customer knowledge to his new role.

February 21, 2020

Doug Emory has joined the Dowd and Guild Inc. sales team in the role of account manager for the Pacific Northwest.

Alemdaroglu Named Business Group Director for IMCD

In this role, Fikri Alemdaroglu will lead IMCD’s global Synthesis business in defining the strategy for further growth, expanding into new regions while improving customer and supplier intimacy.

February 20, 2020

IMCD N.V. recently announced that Fikri Alemdaroglu, Ph.D., has been appointed business group director for its Synthesis segment.

Huntsman Sees Revenues Decline 11% in 2019

Huntsman’s 2019 revenues were almost $6.8 billion, down 11% from $7.6 billion in 2018.

February 19, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 results.

Maroon Group Promotes Beaton to Customer Service Manager

Karen Beaton has been with Maroon Group for over 20 years, holding various roles and responsibilities throughout the course of her career.

February 18, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that, in addition to her current responsibility for management of the Sales Support team, Karen Beaton has been promoted to Customer Service manager, Avon, supporting the company’s CASE and Plastics verticals.

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Record Sales Spur Berry Global to Top News Spot

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February 17, 2020

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Phenol Derivatives Market to Cross $67 Billion by 2025

Beneficial characteristics like dimension stability, chemical resistance, and heat resistance are strengthening the growth of the phenol derivatives market.

February 17, 2020

The global market for phenol derivatives is set to grow from its current market value of more than $45 billion to over $67 billion by 2025.

TOLSA to Showcase Rheological Additives at 2020 American Coatings Show

TOLSA reports that it has built a strong foundation in the U.S. by producing additives for water- and solvent-based systems.

February 14, 2020

Madrin, Spain-based TOLSA recently announced that it will showcase its portfolio of rheological additives based on high-purity sepiolite technology at the 2020 American Coatings Show, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis.

CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Toughening Agent for Automotive Adhesives

HyPox RA875 reportedly enables improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C, as well as enhanced adhesion to oily substrates when compared to core-shell rubber (CSR).

February 13, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, recently introduced HyPox RA875, a carboxyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene (CTBN) epoxy adduct toughening agent.