Raw Materials and Chemicals

Rising Infrastructure Spending Propels Kaolin Market Growth

Rising infrastructure spending, coupled with the increasing automobile production, is expected to propel growth.

September 22, 2017

The U.S. kaolin market size was valued at $ 1.29 billion in 2016.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Resins

September 21, 2017

Ellsworth Adhesives recently introduced the addition of two new safety-focused resigns, GR100 and GR200, to its material range.

Post Hired as Maroon Group VP

Post will be involved with the management of existing company principals that operate in the CASE market.

September 21, 2017

Maroon Group recently announced the addition of Eric Post as its vice president, principal management, CASE.

Construction Industry Driving Global Paint Additives Market

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is reportedly increased R&D activities.

September 21, 2017

The global paint additives market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.12% during the period 2017-2021, according to a recent report.

Covestro Named ICIS Company of the Year

The ICIS Company of the Year analysis is based on year-on-year growth in sales, profits and margins for leading global chemical producers.

September 20, 2017

Covestro recently announced it has been named the ICIS Company of the Year by ICIS Chemical Business.

Kuraray Donates to Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey Relief

The company reported soon after the storm that all employees were accounted for and that their facilities did not experience significant damage after the historic storm.

September 19, 2017

Kuraray Co. Ltd is contributing $100,000 to the American Red Cross supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Houston and southeast Texas.

Estron Chemical Announces Groundbreaking

The official groundbreaking ceremony will take place on September 20.

September 18, 2017

Estron Chemical recently announced the groundbreaking of its new Research and Development Center, located at the company’s headquarters in Calvert City, Ky.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Diol

September 15, 2017

The material can reportedly replace polyether and polyester diols while providing improved moisture resistance and lower viscosity.

Imerys Opens Science & Technology Center

The facility is one of the company’s nine technology centers around the world.

September 13, 2017

Imerys recently announced it has opened a new, 30,000-sq-ft global Science and Technology Center in Suwanee, Ga.

Washlock, Woods Named Pilot Managers

Together, they bring more than 46 years of experience.

September 12, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has named Bill Woods as its new technical marketing manager and Paul Washlock as the new distribution sales manager.