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Dow Coating Materials Expands Palmer Holland’s Distribution Territory into Canada

Palmer Holland’s new distribution territory will encompass all of the U.S. and Canada for DCM’s portfolio of binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and opaque polymers for a variety of CASE markets.

January 24, 2020

Effective March 1, 2020, Dow Coating Materials (DCM) is expanding Palmer Holland’s authorization to distribute DCM acrylic products in Canada.

NOURYON: Additive for Cement Waterproofing

Elotex FX2325 is reportedly a redispersible polymer powder (RPP) that meets the requirement that membranes bridge cracks in concrete substrates used under ceramic tiles.

January 23, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has launched an additive that helps customers comply with the latest performance standards in China for one-component cement waterproofing membranes.

Milliken Aims to Bolster Specialty Coating Additives Capabilities with Acquisition of Borchers

Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Borchers carries a portfolio of additives for the coatings, inks, and adhesives markets.

January 22, 2020

Milliken & Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Borchers Group Ltd. from The Jordan Company, L.P.

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January 20, 2020

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Synthomer Receives European Commission Clearance for OMNOVA Acquisition

In order to proceed with its acquisition of OMNOVA, Synthomer will divest its vinyl pyridine (VP) latex business in Germany.

January 20, 2020

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has received conditional clearance from the European Commission regarding its proposed acquisition of OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

Evonik Strengthens Focus on Adhesive and Sealant Solutions with New Silicone Production Facility in Germany

Additional capacities are for a range of silicone and nanotechnology products, including addition-curing silicones and silyl-terminated polymers that are used as binders for adhesives and sealants.

January 16, 2020

Evonik recently officially opened its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany.

Maroon Group Earns Silver Level Recognition from EcoVadis for Third Consecutive Year

Through the comprehensive EcoVadis CSR assessment, Maroon Group was rated on 21 CSR indicators within categories including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

January 16, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has again been granted Silver Level recognition from EcoVadis for it EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

Palmer Holland Converts to Employee Stock Ownership Plan

This move has reportedly solidified Palmer Holland’s goal to remain an independent specialty chemical and ingredient distributor for the long term.

January 15, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has converted to a privately held employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with an ownership team made entirely of employees.

Gabriel Performance Products Acquires Alkyd Resins Portfolio from Deltech Resins

According to Gabriel, the acquired products are highly complementary to its current offering of alkyd resins.

January 15, 2020

Gabriel Performance Products recently announced its acquisition of a select portfolio of alkyd resins from Deltech Resins Co., including the remainder of Deltech’s alkyd resin product line.

CVC Thermoset Specialties Earns Kosher Designation for Several Key Products from Chicago Rabbinical Council

CVC Thermoset Specialties reports that all of its kosher-approved grades have been categorized as pareve, and nine products are approved kashruth by the cRc.

January 14, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties recently announced that several grades of its Hypro reactive liquid polymer (RLP) product line have been designated kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc).