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Michelman Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Michelman recently announced its transition to the ISO 9001:2015 certification for U.S. operations.
January 16, 2017
The ISO 9001:2015 standard is based on seven quality management principles that ensure consistent value for customers.
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TiO2 Prices in China Still Booming

Rising costs and decreased supply of raw materials keep the price of titanium dioxide rising in China.
January 12, 2017

The overall business of TiO2 will be stable in the next months.


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RPM Acquires Two Companies

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquireda manufacturer of commercial floor cleaning equipment and chemicals and a manufacturer of specialty chemical raw materials.
January 10, 2017
The companies reportedly have combined annual net sales of approximately $42 million.
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BRB International Marks 35th Anniversary

BRB International reportedly celebrated its 35th anniversary last month.
January 4, 2017
BRB employees from the headquarters office gave four trees as the anniversary gift to the BRB board of directors.
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Evonik Completes Air Products Performance Materials Division Acquisition

Evonik Industries AG recently announced it has completed the activities to acquire the specialty additives business (Performance Materials Division) of Air Products Inc. for $3.8 billion by the end of the year as planned.
January 3, 2017
“The successful completion of the acquisition paves the way for swiftly merging the activities of Evonik and the acquired units of the Air Products Performance Materials business,” said Klaus Engel, chairman of the executive board of Evonik Industries AG.
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Liquid Resins

Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene Liquid Resins for Adhesives Applications

Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene resin-based polyurethane elastomers offer solutions to strenuous applications in the sealants and adhesives market.
Taejun Yoo Herbert Chao
January 2, 2017
Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) resins occupy a unique space within the landscape of commercially available polyols in the context of polyurethane elastomers. Characterized by low temperature flexibility, hydrophobicity and hydrolytic stability, polyurethane elastomers present solutions to strenuous applications in the adhesives and sealants market.
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