Raw Materials and Chemicals

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.

Asia-Pacific Driving Plasticizer Demand

The plasticizer industry in Asia-Pacific reportedly accounted for about 59% of global demand in 2016.

August 11, 2017

The demand for plasticizers is projected to increase to about 9.75 billion tonnes worldwide until 2024.

Ferro Acquires Dip-Tech

Dip-Tech is a provider of digital ceramic in-glass printing solutions.

August 7, 2017

Ferro Corp. recently announced it has acquired Dip-Tech.

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.

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.