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Engineering Plastics Demand Continues to Rise

Almost 20.3 million tons of ABS, PC, PA, PMMA, POM, PBT, SAN, and fluoropolymers were sold last year.
August 11, 2016
According to a recent report from Ceresana, demand for engineering plastics has been increasing for several years.
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Grubb Appointed VanDeMark Vice President

VanDeMark Chemical Inc. recently announced the appointment of Larry Grubb as vice president of global sales and business development.
August 10, 2016
He will have supervisory responsibility for the entire sales staff of VanDeMark and Framochem Kft, in Kazincbarcika, Hungary.
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Hogan Named Emerald Kalama VP, General Manager

Emerald Kalama Chemical appointed Paul Hogan as vice president and general manager of its benzoates and intermediates (B&I) business.
August 4, 2016
In this role, Hogan will be responsible for the strategic direction and all commercial and operational aspects of the business globally.
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Huber Engineered Materials to Expand Silica Production

Huber Engineered Materials recently announced it is investing in commercial production capacity for its Spherilex™ amorphous precipitated spherical silica.
August 3, 2016
The expansion will affect the company's Hamina, Finland, production facility.
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Up for Discussion

What Will Our Legacy Be to the Adhesives & Sealants Industry?

Actions the adhesives and sealants industry takes today will affect the strength and health of our future.
Lex Reynolds
August 1, 2016
I spend a lot of time these days thinking about our industry and where it is headed. I must confess, I have some very serious concerns about what I see going on, which makes me wonder about the future of our industry and the legacy we will leave for the next generation.
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Polyurethanes Conference Keynotes Announced

The CPI recently announced that the USGBC COO Mahesh Ramanujam and ACC CEO Cal Dooley will participate in a facilitated keynote panel discussion.
July 27, 2016
The 2016 Polyurethanes Technical Conference is scheduled for September 26 in Baltimore, Md.
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Allmond Named ASC President

William Allmond has more than 23 years of experience in association management and strategic operations.
July 26, 2016
The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced that William Allmond has been appointed president by its board of directors.
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