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Arkema Names Peninsula Polymers Distributor of the Year

Peninsula Polymers has been a distributor of the current line of Arkema Coating Resins products for more than 20 years.

June 29, 2018

Arkema Coating Resins recently announced it has named Peninsula Polymers its 2017 North America Distributor of the Year.

ExxonMobil Singapore Begins Butyl and Resin Production

The new 140,000-tonnes-per-year butyl plant will produce premium halobutyl rubber.

June 27, 2018

ExxonMobil recently announced it has begun production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and halobutyl rubber at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.

Covestro Chief Sustainability Officer Northcote Dies

He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58.

June 26, 2018

Covestro recently announced the death of its Chief Sustainability Officer, Richard Northcote.

Lowe Named Chromaflo Customer Service Rep

In her new position, Lowe will manage order entries and customer interactions, and ensure timely product delivery.

June 25, 2018

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the addition of Clarissa Lowe as customer service representative.

PVS Chemicals Announces Leadership Changes

James B. Nicholson will continue in his role as co-chair.

June 22, 2018

The board of directors of PVS Chemicals recently voted to make two leadership changes.

Michelman Named a Best Place to Work

Kreg Keesee, Michelman’s chief supply chain and information officer, accepted the award.

June 20, 2018

Michelman recently announced it received an award in the Best Place to Work category at the 2018 MANNY awards dinner.

IMCD to Acquire HORN

The acquisition will be paid from available cash and existing facilities.

June 18, 2018

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co.

Gabriel Performance Products Expands Capacity

The expansion is intended to meet demand for its epoxy curing agents.

June 15, 2018

Gabriel Performance Products LLC recently announced it is investing over $2 million to expand capacity in its Ashtabula, Ohio, production facility.

Pilot Chemical Named a Top Workplace

The list is reportedly based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage LLC.

June 15, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Finding novel uses for existing materials can catapult your portfolio into new markets.

Douglas Corrigan Ph.D.

June 13, 2018

With increasing competition on a global scale, it can be challenging to position both new and existing products for ever-growing market share and, more importantly, to diversify into new markets that provide a hedge against economic fluctuations. Following are two major lessons our clients have learned that may benefit other suppliers.