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Firestone Polymers Announces Executive Changes

Firestone Polymers recently announced that Bob Handlos, president and CEO, plans to retire.
October 5, 2016
Gene Lavengco, current executive director of manufacturing, has been named president and CEO, effective this month.
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Chemical Industry Growth for 2016 Flat

Global Chemical Production Regional Index shows growth has been nearly flat most of the year thus far.
October 4, 2016
The headline index for August reportedly showed no gain or loss on a three-month moving average.
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World Adhesive Conference

Industry Gathers in Tokyo for World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

The Japan Adhesive Industry Association will host the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference 2016.
October 3, 2016

The World Adhesive & Sealant Conference 2016 (WAC2016) is scheduled to take place October 26-28 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo. The main theme of WAC2016 is Creating Tomorrow, with three keywords: Environment, Creation, and Evolution. Some 700 delegates are expected to attend from around the world, representing adhesive and sealant manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.


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ASC Expo

Indy to Host Adhesive and Sealant Council Fall Convention and Expo

Discover new technologies and innovations in Indianapolis at this year’s ASC Fall Convention and Expo.
October 3, 2016
From October 17-19, experts from across the adhesives and sealants industry will come together at the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The event offers speakers, short courses, a lively exhibition floor, and multiple chances to network with industry experts, clients, end users, and researchers.
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Kraton Performance Polymers Becomes Kraton Corp.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced that it has changed its name to Kraton Corp.
September 29, 2016
The company changed names to better reflect its business after the Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp. acquisition.
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Chemours Inaugurates TiO2 Production Line

Production on the new line is expected to ramp up steadily, with full capacity of 200,000 mt per year.
September 26, 2016
The Chemours Co. recently announced it has inaugurated its new titanium dioxide (TiO2) production line at its Altamira plant in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
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