Raw Materials and Chemicals

U.S. Chemical Production Moves Higher in March

During March, chemical output moved higher in all regions, except the Gulf Coast.

April 30, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) expanded by 0.2% in March.

Altice Elected NatureWorks President and CEO

Altice replaces Marc Vergruggen, who retired in 2017.

April 27, 2018

NatureWorks’ board of directors elected Richard Altice as the company’s new president and CEO.

Covestro Employees Receive Women in Manufacturing Award

The STEP Ahead Awards honor women and their achievements at all levels of the manufacturing industry.

April 24, 2018

Covestro LLC employees Julia Rubino, Myriam Gateault and Patti Opacic were selected as recipients of the “Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards,” presented by The Manufacturing Institute.

KURARAY AMERICA INC.: Raw Materials

April 19, 2018

This company showcased several products within its chemical, polymer and elastomer technology businesses at the 6th annual American Coatings Show (ACS).

Thomas to Retire as Covestro CEO

Thomas previously announced plans to retire at the end of his contract as CEO, September 30.

April 18, 2018

The supervisory board of Covestro has agreed on an amicable retirement of Patrick Thomas’ tenure as CEO, effective May 31.

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC: Resin

April 17, 2018

This company recently introduced a new resin that may help manufacturers formulate coatings with lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

May Appointed Pilot Chemical Business Line Manager

She will oversee the direction and performance of the company’s product line.

April 16, 2018

Pilot Chemical recently announced the appointment of Christina May as the company’s new business line manager.

Evonik to Expand Production Capacity

The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter.

April 16, 2018

Evonik is reportedly expanding its production capacities for its methacrylate crosslinkers.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences Receives American Coatings Award

In their award winning technical paper, the team addressed how DuPont Biomaterials has developed a family of engineered polysaccharides ranging in molecular weight, solubility and polymer architecture.

April 13, 2018

DuPont Industrial Biosciences recently announced its biomaterials team received the American Coatings Award for the most outstanding conference paper at the 2018 American Coatings Conference.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: Color Visualization Tool

April 12, 2018

This company has introduced its online Color Visualizer tool, which can enable customers to visualize specific products without having to paint anything.