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European Coatings Show Announces Program

Industry giants, specialist SMEs and experts from Germany and abroad will present their innovations.

March 17, 2017

The European Coatings Show 2017, scheduled to take place April 4-6 in Nuremberg, Germany, will reportedly host more than 1,100 exhibitors.

Riley Appointed OMNOVA Distributor Sales Manager

Riley will have responsibility for the support and growth of the company's indirect sales channel for key markets.

March 16, 2017

OMNOVA Solutions recently announced the appointment of Jason Riley as distributor sales manager, Americas, for its chemical business.

SOCMA Sends Message to President Trump

The letter introduces him to the specialty chemical industry and thanks him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.

March 14, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, introducing him to the specialty chemical industry and thanking him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.

Maroon Group LLC Acquires Lincoln Fine Ingredients

Lincoln Fine Ingredient's management team, led by Jim Noon and Walter Martish III, will reportedly remain in place.

March 13, 2017

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired Lincoln Fine Ingredients, a national distributor of specialty chemicals.

Thiele Appointed Chromaflo Chief Financial Officer

Thiele will report to Scott T. Becker, president and CEO.

March 10, 2017

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed Eric K. Thiele as chief financial officer.

Palmer Holland Announces Personnel Appointments

Bachman reportedly brings more than 30 years of experience in the chemical industry to his new role.

March 9, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced it has named Russ Bachman to the position of vice president of Marketing and Gus Munoz as southern region sales manager.

Wacker Chemie to Expand Silicone Production in Brazil

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its silicone production at its Jandira site.

March 8, 2017

The expansion is reportedly a response to growing regional demand for specialty silicones needed in the textile, paper, household and personal care, and cosmetics industry.

Handelman Joins KMG Executive Team

Handelman will replace Andrew Lau, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities.

March 8, 2017

KMG recently announced that Jeff Handelman will join its executive team as senior vice president.

BYK Completes PolyAd Acquisition

The acquisition reportedly represents a strategic strengthening of BYK’s plastics additives segment.

March 7, 2017

BYK recently announced it has completed the acquisition of the plastics additives manufacturer PolyAd Services.

Chemical Industry Associations Release Statement on NAFTA

The associations released a joint statement outlining the chemical industry's priorities for a potential renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

March 6, 2017

The North American chemical industry, represented by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Chemical Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and the Mexican Chemical Industry National Association (ANIQ), recently released a joint statement.