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Top 5 News that Stick

New H.B. Fuller Office Leads the News

Last week, readers were most interested in H.B. Fuller’s expansion in South Africa.

June 29, 2020

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Kraton Highlights Sustainability Integration in New Report

Kraton reports that it now has the advanced sustainability management systems in place to receive the EcoVadis gold-level sustainability rating.

June 29, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report,” which highlights its successes and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the company.

EVONIK: Low-VOC Additive for Coatings

In addition to lower VOC content and improved product labeling, SURFYNOL 104 Z defoams, wets, improves leveling, and has no negative impact on the formulation.

June 25, 2020

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line recently announced a new-generation SURFYNOL 104 Z additive that contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Nouryon Completes Organic Peroxides Expansion in Brazil

The Brazil expansion is the latest in a series of investments Nouryon has made to strengthen its Polymer Catalysts business, which includes organic peroxides and metal alkyls.

June 25, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has completed a project to more than double capacity for organic peroxides at its plant in Itupeva, Brazil.

Dow Issues Sustainability Report, Sets Targets to Drive Toward a Circular Economy

Dow’s new sustainability targets, which align to and build on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, include a number of initiatives.

June 24, 2020

Dow recently outlined progress and results aligned to its 2025 Sustainability Goals in its “2019 Sustainability Report.”

Egan and Dulá Join Huntsman Board of Directors

Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá both reportedly bring to Huntsman long and distinguished professional careers in global financial services, investment management, and international operations.

June 23, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced the appointment of Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá to its board of directors.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Sika’s acquisition of Modern Waterproofing Group garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 22, 2020

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Digital Transformation Projected to Affect $500 Billion of the Global Chemicals and Materials Industry

Digital technologies like sensors, computer vision, analytics, and robotics will be key enablers of the chemicals market’s transition to outcome-based business models over the next 20 years.

June 19, 2020

The chemicals and materials industry has mostly seen only incremental innovation in recent decades, with growth coming primarily from expansion into new geographic markets.

NYNAS: Napthenic Oils

Nynas reports that its naphthenic oils act as viscosity modifiers in sealant formulations, reducing the cost for producers as a partial replacement of silicone fluids.

June 19, 2020

Nynas recently announced that it has added NYFLEX 201B and NYFLEX 2005 to its silicone fluid replacement portfolio.

BASF: E-Commerce Portal

The digital distribution channel reportedly enables customers located in the U.S. to place orders, track status, and make payments through an intuitive, easy-to-use, secure online interface.

June 17, 2020

BASF recently announced that it has introduced a digital sales platform for its OPPANOL polyisobutene product family.