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WACKER Group announced that effective May 1, 2025, or as customer contracts allow, the group will raise its prices for dispersions and dispersible polymer powders sourced from its production sites in Europe and the United States. 

Kraton Corp. recently announced that its manufacturing facility in Niort, France, has received an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification. 

The innovative technology aims to address the pressing need for adhesives that can be easily removed for recycling and repair.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS announced that it has completed the sale of its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBE Corp.

Polyisoprene rubber latex provider Cariflex Pte. Ltd. recently announced key appointments to its senior management team.

BASF Corp. announced that, effective April 1, 2025, Heather Remley will assume the role of president and CEO. 

To accelerate India-based innovation, Lubrizol announced it will open a state-of-the-art Technology and Innovation Center in the Indian state of Maharashtra. 

Due to supply and demand, OQ Chemicals will increase prices for certain carboxylic acid products effective April 1, 2025, or as contracts allow.

The American Chemistry Council’s Center for the Polyurethanes Industry announced that applications for the 2025 Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 19, 2025.

This issue of ASI features our annual roundup of the latest innovations in raw materials offered to adhesive and sealant formulators and manufacturers. Additionally, I encourage you to visit our updated Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers, and Additives Handbook.