EMD Performance Materials Opens Philadelphia Lab The company’s global applications network produces prototypes and characterizes surfaces containing effect pigments. September 28, 2018 EMD Performance Materials Corp. recently announced it has opened new Surface Solutions laboratories in Philadelphia’s Navy Yard.Read More
IGM Resins Appoints Brandt Technologies as Distributor Brandt Technologies LLC’s territory for IGM products will include nine states. September 26, 2018 IGM Resins has appointed Brandt Technologies LLC as its exclusive midwest distributor for its UV/EB radcure products. Read More
Dow Announces Plans for Silicone Resin Plant The new facility is expected to come online in 2021. September 24, 2018 The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity.Read More
Record Attendance at FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference 600 participants from 35 countries attended the 2018 FEICA Conference and Expo. September 24, 2018 The FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo saw a record number of delegates attend this year’s event.Read More
Wacker to Open U.S. Based Printing Lab The facility will be located at the company’s R&D center for silicones in Ann Arbor, Mich. September 21, 2018 Wacker recently announced the opening of a U.S.-based printing lab later this year.Read More
Univar to Acquire Nexeo The transaction is valued at approximately $2 billion. September 21, 2018 Univar Inc. and Nexeo Solutions Inc. recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire Nexeo. Read More
ARKEMA: VAE Latex September 20, 2018 ENCOR® 137 vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) latex is intended for use in tape joint compounds, cement admixtures and production of redispersible powders. Read More
Dow Appoints Bodo Möller Chemie as Distributor The company was selected as the distributor for industrial markets in the Middle East and Africa. September 20, 2018 Bodo Möller Chemie Group recently announced it has been appointed exclusive distributor for Dow silicone elastomers. Read More
Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity The investment is reportedly expected to expand the company’s annual capacity for hydrophilic fumed silica at the existing site by 20%. September 19, 2018 Evonik Industries is expanding its capacities for refinement fumed silica in Rheinfelden, Germany. Read More
RAIN CARBON INC.: Hydrogenated Resins September 18, 2018 This company unveiled its upcoming NOVARES pure® line of hydrogenated resins at the FEICA European Adhesive and Sealant Conference in Riga, Latvia. Read More