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Nagase America Buys Fitz Chem

This acquisition advances the strategy of the Nagase Group for growth in the specialty chemicals market in the U.S.

August 25, 2017

Nagase America recently announced that it has acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corp.

Ingevity to Acquire Georgia-Pacific’s Pine Chemicals Business

Ingevity expects to close on the transaction in late 2017.

August 25, 2017

Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Georgia-Pacific to acquire its pine chemicals business for a cash purchase price of $315 million.

Evonik Building Copolyesters Plant

The project is on track to reach mechanical completion by end of November.

August 24, 2017

Evonik Industries is building a new production plant for specialty copolyesters at its Witten site in Germany.

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

Sadara Announces Commissioning of Final Plant in Phase

The company’s polyols plant came on-stream in late July.

August 16, 2017

Sadara Chemical Co. recently celebrated the commissioning of the last of its 26 plants.

Global Vinyl Acetate Market to Reach Nearly $12 Billion

Growth in the global vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market is attributed to increasing use of adhesives in construction sector, along with rising plastic packaging demand across the globe by various industries

August 16, 2017

The global vinyl acetate monomer market is projected to reach $11.93 billion by 2026.

Bausch, Blinn Appointed to Kraton Board of Directors

Bausch is the global vice president, global industrial coatings at PPG Industries Inc.

August 15, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announced the appointment of Shelley Bausch and Mark Blinn to the company's board of directors.

SOCMA Applauds EPA on Addressing Backlog of Pre-Manufacture Notices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed review of the backlog of more than 600 pre-manufacture notices (PMNs) on new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

August 11, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Scott Pruitt on addressing backlog of pre-manufacture notices.