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Kraton Opens HSBC Plant in Taiwan

The facility's key features include a process and product laboratory.

Kraton Corp. recently announced the opening of the 30 kiloton hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) plant in Mailiao, Taiwan.


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Solenis Opens New Technology Center in Brazil

The new research and development facility will reportedly manage the region’s customer applications needs and new product development.

Solenis recently opened its new technology center in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil.


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Editor's Memo

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.
Teresa McPherson
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.
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Cardolite

A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.
Yun Mi Kim James Zhao
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.
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Isoprene Market to Grow 7%

The isoprene market is projected to reach $2.96 billion by 2021.

The isoprene market is reportedly dominated by Russian manufacturers that are focused on expanding their production capacities.


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