SOCMA: Redesigned Website June 24, 2016 The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently launched its newly website.Read More
Pfeiffer Named Lauren Manufacturing Executive VP Lauren Manufacturing recently announced it has named Chris Pfeiffer to the position of executive vice president. June 21, 2016 In his new role, Pfeiffer will reportedly support strategic plan for growth as the new executive vice president. Read More
Evonik to Reopen Mid-Molecular Polyester Plant Evonik Corp. recently announced it will begin preparations for reopening its specialty polyesters production plant in Mobile, Ala. June 20, 2016 The revitalization of the plant reportedly is scheduled to be completed in 2018.Read More
Acme-Hardesty and Temix Oleo Sign Distributor Agreement Acme-Hardesty and Temix Oleo have signed an agreement for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the U.S. June 20, 2016 Temix Oleo SRL and Acme-Hardesty have signed a letter of intent for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the U.S.Read More
Novomer Completes Commercial-Scale Polyols Trials Novomer Inc. recently announced the completion of two successful commercial-scale rigid foam trials. June 16, 2016 The trials were conducted at the ce|de|pa testing facility in Tudela, Spain. Read More
Emerald Receives Patents Emerald Kalama Chemical has announced that patents in several countries for K-FLEX® 975P were recently granted. June 15, 2016 Emerald has reportedly validated the European patent in many EU countries and has additional patent applications pending.Read More
Shell to Build Petrochemicals Complex near Pittsburgh Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC recently announced it has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex. June 14, 2016 Main construction will reportedly start in 18 months, with commercial production expected to begin early in the next decade.Read More
BRB Silicones Opens Malaysian Plant BRB Silicones recently announced that its BRB Malaysia plant opened on June 2. June 13, 2016 With the official grand opening of the new silicone synthesis plant, BRB has expanded its Malaysian industrial footprint.Read More
Ascend Specialty Chemicals Opens Lab Ascend Specialty Chemicals recently announced it is opening a new application lab at the company’s Decatur, Ala., facility. June 9, 2016 The new lab reportedly will support the company’s formulated product line to serve the coatings and other industries. Read More
Global Chemicals Production Starts Soft Second Quarter The American Chemistry Council’s Global CPRI shows that the second quarter started on a soft note. June 7, 2016 The headline index fell 0.2% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in April. Read More