Raw Materials and Chemicals

LANXESS Expands Benzyl Alcohol Production Capacity

LANXESS recently announced it is expanding production capacity for benzyl alcohol.

March 20, 2019

The two-stage expansion of the plant at the German site in Krefeld-Uerdingen is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

Kraton to Construct Semi Works Latex Unit

Kraton Corp. recently announced it has approved the construction of a semi works latex unit in Paulinia, Brazil.

March 19, 2019

Construction is scheduled to complete by the first quarter of 2020.

Pilot Chemical Announces Personnel Changes

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced it has launched a revitalized strategy intended to increase growth and innovation.

March 18, 2019

Mike Clark has been appointed to the position of president and will oversee implementation of the strategy.

SUD-WEST-CHEMIE GmbH: Additive

March 18, 2019

Supraplast 3616 is a low-molecular phenol novolak synthesized in an extremely narrow molecular weight distribution.

Carpenter Expands Palmer Holland Agreement

Carpenter Co. recently announced it has expanded Palmer Holland’s geographic distribution territory.

March 14, 2019

This territory expansion reportedly builds upon Palmer Holland’s existing service in the Central, Midwest, and Northeast regions.

KRATON CORP.: Tall Oil Fatty Acid

March 13, 2019

The product reportedly provides high gloss, low initial color and excellent yellowing-in-the-dark performance.

Lygos Receives Three Research Grants

Lygos Inc. recently announced it has received three innovation research grants totaling $750,000.

March 13, 2019

The grants will reportedly support the development of new approaches for the sustainable production of specialty organic acids.

Winning the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

Insights on future industry trends will be among topics discussed by keynotes at the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo in April.

Teresa McPherson

March 12, 2019

From April 8-10, adhesives and sealants industry leaders will show brotherly love at the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Philadelphia.

Azelis Acquires Canadian Distributor Chemroy

Azelis recently announced it has acquired Chemroy, a Canadian distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients.

March 12, 2019

Azelis will acquire 100% of Chemroy Canada Holdings Inc.

Market Trends

Alternative Blowing Agents Among Trends in Global Spray Polyurethane Foam Market

The need for spray polyurethane foam is expected to increase due to the growing demand for energy-efficient infrastructure facilities.

March 11, 2019

A recent Technavio report forecasts the global spray polyurethane foam market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% from 2018-2022.