Raw Materials and Chemicals

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Polybutadiene Resins

June 26, 2017

Krasol® F 3000 is a polyfarnesene diol.

Ashland Receives Patent

The technology tandem reportedly creates a coating for flexible packaging that is water and scuff resistant.

June 26, 2017

The technology tandem reportedly creates a coating for flexible packaging that is water and scuff resistant.

NatureWorks Forms Performance Chemicals Division

The newly created division will supply to companies that manufacture C.A.S.E., toners, and fine chemicals.

June 23, 2017

NatureWorks has recently formed a performance chemicals division to supply lactides, polyols, binder resins, and chemical intermediates.

Shaw Elected Troy VP, Regulatory Affairs

Shaw will be responsible for continuing the company’s growth efforts in Asia-Pacific.

June 23, 2017

Troy Corp. recently announced the election of Donald A. Shaw, Ph.D., by the board of directors to the position of senior vice president AMEAI and regulatory affairs.

Acme-Hardesty Announces Personnel Appointments

Acme-Hardesty has hired two new employees.

June 22, 2017

Erick Tkacs has been appointed as inventory planning coordinator and Deanna Mulicka as inside sales and marketing specialist.

Ashland Completes Facility Acquisition from Reichhold

The facility employs approximately 50 people.

June 22, 2017

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently completed the acquisition of the manufacturing facility in Etain, France, from Reichhold.

Wacker Opens Silicones R&D Center

The new silicones R&D center is intended to support Wacker’s overall business and product development in North America.

June 16, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG has officially opened its new silicones R&D center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Stepan to Acquire Surfactant Production Facility

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

June 16, 2017

Stepan Co. has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Mexico.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure

The force majeure was expected to last through the second quarter.

June 15, 2017

BASF recently announced it has lifted the force majeure on PolyTHF® (polytetrahydrofuran) in North America.

Cabot Breaks Ground on New Fumed Silica Facility

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2019.

June 9, 2017

Cabot Corp. and joint venture partner Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co. Ltd (HYC) broke ground recently on its new fumed silica manufacturing facility in Wuhai, China.