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Palmer Holland Named U.S. Distributor for LG Chem Polyolefin Elastomers

These polyolefin elastomers are reportedly commonly used in applications for automotive, footwear, wire, cable, foam, multi-layered films, laminating films, food packing films, and films for industrial use.
July 3, 2019
Effective immediately, LG Chem has appointed Palmer Holland national distributor for its line of LUCENE™ polyolefin elastomers (POEs).
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Pilot Chemical Debuts New Headquarters

Pilot Chemical moved its headquarters into about 36,000 sq ft of office space at Centre Pointe III, located at 9075 Centre Pointe Drive in West Chester Township’s Centre Pointe Office Park.
July 3, 2019
Pilot Chemical Co. recently unveiled its new corporate headquarters in West Chester Township, Ohio, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by company executives and employees, as well as local community and business leaders.
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Evonik fumed silica Antwerp

Evonik Expands Fumed Silica Capacity with New Facility in Antwerp

Typical applications for Evonik’s fumed silica include paints and coatings, advanced adhesive systems, transparent silicones, and non-combustible high-performance insulation materials.
July 2, 2019
Evonik recently announced that it has started up a new plant complex for the production of fumed silica in Antwerp in order to meet high demand.
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Susan Sutton updated Editor's Memo
Editor's Memo

Building Distributor Partnerships in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Strong distributor relationships can bring advanced benefits to help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry succeed.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
July 1, 2019

I’ve been watching a lot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, and the level of competition has really kicked up since the 2015 event. It’s great to watch experienced, well-honed teams like England and France work together with such skill and efficiency. I can’t help but draw parallels to the successful partnerships we see between distributors, raw materials and chemicals suppliers, and manufacturers and end users in the adhesives and sealants industry.


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Carbon and Sartomer Extend Collaboration to Advance the Adoption of Digital Manufacturing

Arkema has taken part, with an investment of $20 million, in a Carbon Growth Funding Round to support the next generation of fully integrated digital manufacturing platforms with a deeper collaboration, cutting-edge materials, and innovative solutions.
June 27, 2019

Carbon® and Arkema, through its Sartomer business line, recently announced a strategic partnership through an investment in capital to deliver a new era of materials performance and supply chain model for Carbon’s manufacturing partners.


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Nouryon organic peroxides

Nouryon Partnership with Gazechim Expands Reach for Thermosets in Europe

In addition to working together in technical and safety support for customers, Gazechim and Nouryon will also jointly develop new projects and commercial opportunities.
June 27, 2019
Nouryon recently announced an expanded partnership with distributor Gazechim Group, which the company expects will improve access to thermoset products for customers in France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland.
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Ingevity Appoints Maroon Group Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Rosin Esters Lines

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will promote Ingevity’s tackifier products and leverage its customer network to promote Ingevity’s adhesive solutions for a broad array of applications.
June 26, 2019
Ingevity recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC the exclusive U.S. distributor for its WestRez rosin ester product line.
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