Raw Materials and Chemicals

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Announces Keynote Speaker

Mahzarin Banaji will examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in relation to the STEM disciplines

July 7, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced Mahzarin Banaji, Ph.D., reportedly a renowned Harvard University psychology professor, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

Arkema Names GE Chaplin Distributor of the Year

The award was given for helping build better relationships with customers, outstanding technical expertise and strong financial growth in the past year.

July 5, 2017

Arkema Coating Resins has named GE Chaplin of Flemington, N.J., the 2016 North American Distributor of the Year.

Bluestar Silicones Becomes Elkem Silicones

As part of Elkem’s growth strategy, the company plans to assume responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrate them into the Elkem group.

July 5, 2017

Elkem’s silicones division is changing its name from Bluestar Silicones to Elkem Silicones.

Denlinger Appointed Pilot Chemical EHS Manager

He will oversee the development and implementation of health and safety programs.

July 5, 2017

Jason Denlinger has been named Pilot Chemical Co.’s new corporate environmental, health and safety (EHS) manager.

Green Biologics Receives REACH Certification

By registering with REACH, Green Biologics is reportedly now able to supply Europe with larger bulk quantities of its bio-based n-butanol.

July 3, 2017

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced that it has received REACH certification.

Novomer Relocates Headquarters

The new office will be less than 20 miles from the current Waltham location.

July 3, 2017

Novomer Inc. has announced the relocation of its headquarters to One Bowdoin Square in Boston on July 17.

RSS and Alternative Rubber + Plastics Reach Distribution Agreement

Harmonite is an engineered material that is manufactured in a patented, thermal-mechanical process.

June 30, 2017

RSS recently announced that Alternative Rubber + Plastics will distribute Harmonite® powders.

Lockhart Chemical Appoints Sea-Land as Distributor

The distribution partnership between the two companies will cover most of the U.S.

June 30, 2017

Sea-Land Chemical Co. recently announced that, effective July 17, it will be an authorized distributor for Lockhart Chemical Co.

Hallstar Expands Partnership with L.V. Lomas

As of September 1, Hallstar will transition distribution activity for several of its accounts in the U.S.

June 29, 2017

Hallstar recently announced an expanded partnership with L.V. Lomas.

RadTech Europe Program Announced

The program will feature developments in photochemistry, photoinitiators, formulations, coatings, equipment, and printing; innovations in materials and applications, including 3D printing; and legislative issues.

June 28, 2017

More than 60 speakers will cover wide-ranging topics of current interest and relevance, centered around new UV/EB and UV-LED technology developments and applications.