Raw Materials and Chemicals

Dow Announces Plans for Silicone Resin Plant

The new facility is expected to come online in 2021.

September 24, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity.

Record Attendance at FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference

600 participants from 35 countries attended the 2018 FEICA Conference and Expo.

September 24, 2018

The FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo saw a record number of delegates attend this year’s event.

Wacker to Open U.S. Based Printing Lab

The facility will be located at the company’s R&D center for silicones in Ann Arbor, Mich.

September 21, 2018

Wacker recently announced the opening of a U.S.-based printing lab later this year.

Univar to Acquire Nexeo

The transaction is valued at approximately $2 billion.

September 21, 2018

Univar Inc. and Nexeo Solutions Inc. recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire Nexeo.

ARKEMA: VAE Latex

September 20, 2018

ENCOR^® 137 vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) latex is intended for use in tape joint compounds, cement admixtures and production of redispersible powders.

Dow Appoints Bodo Möller Chemie as Distributor

The company was selected as the distributor for industrial markets in the Middle East and Africa.

September 20, 2018

Bodo Möller Chemie Group recently announced it has been appointed exclusive distributor for Dow silicone elastomers.

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.