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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.

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.

Dow Announces Investment Plans to Meet Silicones Demand

Additional expansion projects to increase capacity in Dow’s high-value performance silicones products and intermediates include a new specialty resin plant in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China.

September 14, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced new low capital intensity, high return investments in its upstream and downstream silicones franchise.

Clariant Confirms SABIC to Complete Purchase

An unconditional closing of the purchase will take place in the next days.

September 11, 2018

Clariant recently announced that SABIC has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in Clariant.

LANXESS: Prepolymers

September 11, 2018

This company plans to present its latest developments on low free isocyanate urethane systems for adhesives, sealants, and one-component foams.

Gonzalez Appointed Pilot Plant Manager

She will oversee all manufacturing and logistics processes at the plant and lead a team of about 30 employees.

September 6, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Wanda I. Gonzalez has been named plant manager for its Houston plant.

Evonik Appoints Palmer Holland as Midwest Region Distributor

The territory includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

September 5, 2018

Evonik Corp.’s coating additives business line has appointed Palmer Holland as its midwest region distributor.

PQ Expands Fitz Chem Distributor Agreement

The expansion will be to Kentucky and southern Indiana.

September 5, 2018

PQ Corp. recently announced that Fitz Chem LLC will expand distribution of PQ’s silica gels.

Maroon and Addipel Receive ISO 9001 Certification

This most recent certification reportedly demonstrates the company’s continuous improvement in ISO quality-management systems.

September 4, 2018

Maroon Group recently announced that two of its operating companies, Maroon and Addipel, have achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification from the Management Certification of North America.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Can you explain the chemistry behind polyurethane dispersions?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

September 1, 2018

Solventborne polyurethane adhesives have been used for over 50 years. They have a long history of producing high-strength, durable bonds, and can be used on a range of substrates.