Raw Materials and Chemicals

Huntsman to Build Polyurethanes Plant

Targeted for completion by the second half of 2019, the company’s investment will reportedly increase its systems production capacity in the region.

June 4, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to build a new polyurethanes systems facility in Dubai.

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Clark Appointed Pilot Chemical COO

Clark will lead corporate operations from the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati.

May 31, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently named Mike Clark as its chief operating officer.

Douglas Joins Maroon as Account Manager

Douglas has a background in coatings, plastics and FDA-regulated goods.

May 30, 2018

Maroon recently announced the addition of Sara Douglas to the Avon, OH-based office as a CASE account manager.

Ferro Pigment Division Appoints Terra Firma as Distributor

The appointment covers all of the Ferro dry pigment lines.

May 29, 2018

Terra Firma recently announced it has been chosen by the Ferro Pigment Division to represent the company’s full product line in the Southeast, effective July 1.

American Chemistry Council Participates in EPA National Leadership Summit

Jessica Bowman ACC senior director of global fluoro-chemistry presented to attendees the historical and current uses of PFAS.

May 25, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently participated in the EPA’s National Leadership Summit to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

BYK USA Expands Terra Firma Distribution Agreement

Effective July 1, Terra Firma will reportedly assume responsibility for the Southwestern region, as well as some other states.

May 24, 2018

BYK USA Inc. recently announced that it is expanding the Terra Firma footprint.

EMERALD KALAMA: Plasticizer

May 15, 2018

This company recently announced that it has expanded the range of chemistries available in its line of high-performance plasticizers.

Maroon Group Acquires J. Tech Sales

J. Tech’s management team will remain in place and continue to actively manage the business as an operating vertical within Maroon Group.

May 15, 2018

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired J. Tech Sales.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure in North America

The force majeure was the result of two independent events during the week of January 14, which impacted production at the Geismar, La., manufacturing facility.

May 14, 2018

BASF recently announced has lifted the force majeure on 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives in North America.