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Shell to Build Petrochemicals Complex near Pittsburgh

Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC recently announced it has taken the final investment decision to build a major petrochemical complex.

June 14, 2016

Main construction will reportedly start in 18 months, with commercial production expected to begin early in the next decade.

BRB Silicones Opens Malaysian Plant

BRB Silicones recently announced that its BRB Malaysia plant opened on June 2.

June 13, 2016

With the official grand opening of the new silicone synthesis plant, BRB has expanded its Malaysian industrial footprint.

Ascend Specialty Chemicals Opens Lab

Ascend Specialty Chemicals recently announced it is opening a new application lab at the company’s Decatur, Ala., facility.

June 9, 2016

The new lab reportedly will support the company’s formulated product line to serve the coatings and other industries.

Global Chemicals Production Starts Soft Second Quarter

The American Chemistry Council’s Global CPRI shows that the second quarter started on a soft note.

June 7, 2016

The headline index fell 0.2% on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis in April.

Maroon Group Hires Four Employees

Maroon Group recently announced the addition of four employees.

June 3, 2016

Maroon Group has added new employees to its procurement, accounting, and communications departments and its warehouse team.

Proviron Announces Plasticizer Bulk Storage Tank

Proviron recently announced it has commissioned a permanent bulk storage tank of ATBC.

June 2, 2016

The new tank will increase support for its customers in North America.

Vienna to Host 2016 FEICA Conference

Exhibitors and visitors will gather in historic Vienna to discuss growth strategies in adhesives and sealants.

June 1, 2016

From September 7-9, participants will gather in Vienna, Austria, to attend the FEICA 2016 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference and Expo. The event will feature exhibition space, a business forum, breakout sessions, and two networking events.

laboratory development into a real-world environment

Strategic Solutions

Minding the Gap Between Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers and End Users

Transferring laboratory development into a real-world environment

Emily Koch Valencia

June 1, 2016

The adhesives and sealants industry has a continuing need to close the gap between formulators in the R&D laboratory and end users in the manufacturing and applications environment.