Raw Materials and Chemicals

Williamson Appointed to Kraton Board

Williamson was the former senior global client serving partner for Ernst & Young LLP.

August 31, 2018

Kraton Corp. recently announced the appointment of Billie I. Williamson to the company's board of directors.

LyondellBasell Begins Construction of the World's Largest PO/TBA Plant

The Houston area project is estimated to cost $2.4 billion.

August 29, 2018

LyondellBasell recently announced it has officially broken ground on what will reportedly be the largest propylene oxide (PO) and tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) plant ever built.

Huntsman Opens Formulations Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

The site will house Huntsman's polyurethanes and advanced materials businesses, and comprises manufacturing; R&D capabilities; a technical service center; warehouse and distribution space, and a commercial office.

August 28, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has opened a multi-purpose facility at the Amata Vietnam Industrial Park, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

PPG Collaborates with Ferrari on Coatings

PPG was reportedly able to formulate a two-component low-cure resin.

August 27, 2018

PPG recently announced it has partnered with Ferrari to create a new coating range.

Covestro to Host THINC30 Summit

THINC stands for transforming, harnessing, innovating, navigating and collaborating for a purpose-driven, sustainable future by 2030.

August 24, 2018

Covestro LLC will host its THINC30 Summit for the second year in a row.

Negrey Appointed Accella Vice President

Negrey has more than two decades of process engineering, product development, sales, marketing and manufacturing experience in the polyurethane systems industry.

August 22, 2018

Accella Performance Materials recently announced the promotion of Joe Negrey to vice president and general manager of its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation business unit.

American Chemistry Council Issues Statement on EPA Transparency in Regulatory Science Rule

The EPA’s proposed rule is a major step toward enhancing the public’s understanding of the science used to support regulations issued by the agency and increasing public confidence in agency decisions.

August 22, 2018

The American Chemistry Council recently issued a statement on the EPA Transparency in Regulatory Science Rule.