Raw Materials and 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.

Sartomer Americas Announces Personnel Appointments

Neron and Ferraco will oversee all production operations and activities to ensure product quality.

March 3, 2017

Sartomer Americas, a business unit of Arkema Group, recently announced it has appointed René Neron and Nick Ferraco as plant managers.

EVONIK: Wetting Additives

March 3, 2017

Two new substrate wetting additives are now available: TEGO® wet 285 and 550, which were specifically developed for printing on food packaging.

HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS: Curing Agents

March 2, 2017

This company, a division of Huntsman Corp., will launch a new portfolio of low-temperature curing agents for heavy-duty industrial coatings applications at the European Coatings Show.

Celebrating Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants

The not-to-miss ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo will offer multiple opportunities for networking and business development.

March 1, 2017

In late 2015, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) decided to refocus its traditional twice-yearly gatherings into one annual event, beginning in 2017.