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Sourcing Solutions for Raw Materials and Chemicals

The goal of our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

Susan Sutton

February 6, 2020

Welcome to the annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook! Our goal with this handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

EVONIK: Rheology-Control Dispersion

Evonik reports that the dispersion was developed specially for waterborne systems.

February 6, 2020

Evonik Resource Efficiency recently introduced VP Disp. WF 7620, a rheology-control dispersion in its Coating Additives Business Line portfolio.

Milliken Finalizes Borchers Acquisition

As Borchers integrates into Milliken, daily operations will reportedly continue without interruption, including relationships with existing suppliers and customers.

February 5, 2020

Milliken & Co. recently announced that it has formally acquired Borchers Group Ltd. from The Jordan Company, L.P.

Dow Named 2020 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by Human Rights Campaign Foundation

This marks the company’s 15th consecutive year receiving a perfect score on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ+ employees.

February 4, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has been named by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation to its 2020 list of the “Best Places to Work” for LGBTQ+ equality.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika Award

Last week, readers were keen to read about the award Sika recently received for a silicone adhesive.

February 3, 2020

Has your company earned an award or other recognition? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your good news!

Ashland Sees Sales Dip 7% in Fiscal First Quarter

Ashland’s sales were $533 million in the first fiscal 2020 quarter, down 7% vs. the prior-year quarter.

February 3, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2020 year, ended December 31, 2019.

Emrich Named President of Cambrian Solutions Following Jobling’s Retirement

As part of a long-term succession plan, Peter Jobling retired effective December 31, 2019.

February 3, 2020

Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group company, recently announced that it has named Mike Emrich to succeed Peter Jobling as president.

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

In response to continued uncertainties, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Susan Sutton

February 3, 2020

Tariffs, trade deals, and acquisitions—oh, my! In response to continued uncertainties resulting from ongoing political tensions and changing market dynamics, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Nouryon to Use Digital Technology from Semiotic Labs to Boost Plant Reliability

The technology has been successfully implemented at Nouryon’s chlorine plant at Ibbenbüren, Germany, and will now be rolled out to seven other sites in Europe.

January 31, 2020

Nouryon has signed a framework agreement to implement self-learning technology developed by Semiotic Labs that helps predict when to maintain and replace pumps and other rotating equipment.

Brenntag Expands Agreement with Arkema for Distribution of Waterborne Resins in Canada

The product lines include over 45 waterborne resins that are often used in adhesives, caulks and sealants, construction products, architectural paints, traffic coatings, and industrial coatings applications.

January 30, 2020

Brenntag recently announced that it will become the primary distributor for Arkema Inc. waterborne resins in Canada.