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FEICA 2017 Will Focus on Innovation

More than 500 industry professionals are expected to attend the conference and exhibits at FEICA 2017.

June 1, 2017

FEICA’s 2017 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and Expo takes place September 13-15 in Forte Village, Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia, Italy. The event consistently attracts more than 500 industry professionals from around the world.

Cabot to Build Fumed Silica Plant

The plant will be adjacent to the existing Dow Corning silicone monomer plant in Carrollton.

June 1, 2017

Cabot Corp. recently announced that it has committed to build a new world-class fumed silica plant in Carrollton, Ky.

SOCMA Meets with EPA Administrator Pruitt

The meeting reportedly allowed SOCMA to explain the importance of specialty chemicals and their unique place in the chemical value chain.

June 1, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) and members of its board of governors recently met with Scott Pruitt, the newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Steilemann to Replace Thomas as Covestro CEO

Steilemann has had a long and international career at Bayer, joining the company in 1999.

May 31, 2017

Covestro recently announced that, when current CEO Patrick Thomas’ term ends on September 30, 2018, he will be succeeded by Markus Steilemann.

Schlup Appointed Liquid Minerals Group Business Development Manager

Schlup brings more than 30 years of experience in product development and chemical sales.

May 26, 2017

Kirk Schlup has been hired as new business development manager for Liquid Minerals Group Ltd. (LMG).

Cargill Acquires Polyols Product Lines

Cargill's Industrial Specialties business and BioBased Technologies develop soybean-based polyols that replace petroleum-based polyols.

May 25, 2017

Cargill recently announced it has purchased BioBased Technologies' vegetable-based polyol product line and other assets.

Colon Named Troy Senior Vice President

Colon will be responsible for continuing Troy’s leadership in R&D, innovation, new product technology, and technical services worldwide.

May 25, 2017

Troy Corp. has announced the election of Ismael “Izzy” Colon, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president, science and technology.

IMCD N.V. to Acquire Bossco Chemical Distribution Business

The business will be integrated within IMCD U.S.

May 24, 2017

IMCD N.V. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the specialty chemicals distribution business of Bossco Industries Inc.

Huntsman and Clariant to Merge

The transaction is targeted to close by year end 2017.

May 22, 2017

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently announced that their Boards of Directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction.