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Increased Demand to Boost Adhesive Resin Market

Increasing demand for the construction, packaging, transportation, and automotive, among other industries is boosting the market growth.

December 26, 2017

The global adhesive resin market is projected to grow from $13.67 billion in 2018 to $17.549 billion in 2023.

Global Colorants Market to Increase 5%

As of 2016, 32% of the market share came from the textiles segment.

December 22, 2017

The global colorants market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% from 2017 to 2021.

Expedition Northeast India

Scientists often look to nature to find alternative ways to current methods, and researchers in northeast India are doing just that.

Joan Mantini

December 20, 2017

Researchers from several institutes are partnering under the guidance of the Chemical Ecology Network Program in a course titled “Chemical Ecology of the Northeast Region.”

U.S. Chemical Industry Riding Wave of Growth

Chemical production volumes continued to improve in 2017, with significant gains expected in 2018 and 2019.

December 20, 2017

Increased output and accelerating growth rates that surpass the previous 20-yr average will help cement the business of American chemistry as a $1 trillion industry within the next five years.

Wacker Announces Several Expansions

The investments in North America reportedly align with Wacker’s overall expansion strategy to add capacity in Europe and in Asia.

December 15, 2017

Wacker Chemical Corp. recently announced it is planning a number of concurrent expansion projects to support regional growth and demand for silicones and silica.

ASC Announces 2018 Board Changes

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has re-elected five members of its board of directors for a new three-year term.

December 14, 2017

Elizabeth Keeneth, sales director, North America, at Kraton Chemical, was elected by the board to serve the remainder of Mark Plante’s term.

Covestro Continues Production, Announces Debottlenecking

The company will invest around €200 million (approximately $234.4 million) to increase the cost competitiveness at the site by implementing various measures.

December 13, 2017

Covestro recently announced that it will continue production in Tarragona (Spain) beyond 2020.