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Wilson Named Maroon President

Carol Piccaro, former president of U.S. Chemicals, has moved into a senior executive role.
August 4, 2017

John Wilson recently assumed the role of president of Maroon Group’s combined U.S. Chemicals/Cadence Chemical business.


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Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The production complex is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2019.
August 2, 2017

Evonik is reportedly investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium.


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Huntsman-Clariant Merger on Track

The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant are reportedly proceeding as planned.
August 1, 2017

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently presented a first update on the planned merger of equals to keep shareholders informed.


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Dunleary Announces New Business Partners

The closing date for the acquisitions of three companies is set for the end of August.
July 27, 2017

Dunleary Inc. recently announced new business partners and acquisitions: D.N. Lukens Inc. and D&F Distributing Inc.


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BYK Holds Groundbreaking for New Shanghai Site

The company is investing over €30 million (approximately $35.1 million) in the new site.
July 24, 2017

BYK Additives & Instruments recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new integrated site located in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park.  


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Moving/expansion

BASF Begins Plasticizer Production in Texas

The plant reportedly enables BASF to respond to the growing demand for non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers in North America.
July 20, 2017

BASF recently started the production of Palatinol® DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas, facility.


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Arkema Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory

The agreement bolts Canada onto Palmer Holland’s current territory of the entire U.S.
July 19, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has been given national coverage for Canada by Arkema Functional Polyolefins.


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