Raw Materials and Chemicals

Constantino Appointed Maroon Account Manager

Constantino comes to Maroon with a diversified background involving both the coatings and plastics industries.

April 14, 2017

Maroon recently announced it has hired Frank Constantino as its newest Midwest account manager.

AKZONOBEL: Sustainability Tool

April 13, 2017

New tool launched to monitor bio-based materials in the chemical industry.

Global Polyurethane Market to Reach $105 Billion by 2025

Flexible polyurethane foams remained the dominant product with about 27% volume share in 2015.

April 12, 2017

The global polyurethane (PU) market is anticipated to reach $105 billion by 2025, according to a recent report.

KRATON CORP.: Tackifier

April 11, 2017

The tackifier is a bio-based material for use in formulating premium packaging hot-melt adhesives.

Accella Completes Purchase of Polyurethane Foam Business from Covestro

Accella Polyurethane Systems LLC recently announced it has completed the purchase of certain assets of the North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business from Covestro LLC.

April 10, 2017

"We are very pleased to announce the completion of this important acquisition,” said Andy Harris CEO and president.

TA Instruments Announces Distinguished Young Rheologist Award Recipients

TA Instruments recently announced three recipients of the Distinguished Young Rheologist award.

April 6, 2017

Award recipients are nominated by an international panel of the most established and respected academic researchers from the Society of Rheology

Increased Demand Driving Global Titanium Dioxide Market

The global titanium dioxide market is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021.

April 6, 2017

The global epoxy curing agents market is expected to grow from $3.60 billion in 2017 to $5.02 billion by 2022.

Epoxy Curing Agents Market Worth $5 Billion by 2022

The global epoxy curing agents market is expected to grow from $3.60 billion in 2017 to $5.02 billion by 2022.

April 5, 2017

The global epoxy curing agents market is expected to grow from $3.60 billion in 2017 to $5.02 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.84% between 2017 and 2022.

2017 Color Trends Report Released

The color report draws inspiration from the tension between technology and tradition.

April 4, 2017

The annual report reportedly features a trend palette of “colors to watch” for automotive and original equipment manufacturers.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

April 3, 2017

This month’s issue is all about materials. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.