Raw Materials and Chemicals

AkzoNobel Announces Solar Cell Technology Collaboration

August 7, 2014

AkzoNobel recently announced it has partnered with the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) at the National University of Singapore.

Dow Corning Six Month Sales Grow 12%

August 5, 2014

Dow Corning Corp. recently announced year-to-date sales of $3.02 billion.

Ashland Expands Polymer Production Capacity

August 5, 2014

Ashland Specialty Ingredients recently announced plans to expand capacity at its Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) production facility.

Emerald Acquired by American Securities

August 4, 2014

Emerald Performance Materials LLC has completed the sale of the company to an affiliate of private equity firm American Securities LLC.

Ask Dr. Dave: Why are some waterborne adhesives called latex, others called dispersions and yet others emulsions?

Dave Dunn's August 2014 column.

August 1, 2014

Many companies use different terms to disassociate their water-based adhesives from adhesives based on natural latex.

Market Trends: Silicone Sales Continue to Rise

A decisive advantage for manufacturers of silicone is the variety of sales markets for silicone products.

August 1, 2014

Silicones are irreplaceable in many industrial sectors. Silicone elastomers, oils and resins are the most important product types that are manufactured based on quartz sand.

Case Study: A Thermoplastics Compound Manufacturer is Going to the Next Level

A manufacturer of thermalplastics compounds finds multiple benefits with underwater pelletizing systems and belt dryers.

Jürgen Skanda

August 1, 2014

Founded by the Ghidini family in 1983, Soredi S.p.a. is a manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds based in the northern Italian town of Cologne, a 72-km (45-mile) drive due east from Milan.

Case Study: A Speedy Solution for Glue Extender Production

A rotary batch mixer helps in the efficient production of wheat flour for glue extenders.

August 1, 2014

Since 1982, Idaho Milling and Grain has produced wheat flour in a process that involves measuring, milling, and mixing. The industrial-grade wheat flour is then formulated into a glue extender for the wood products industry.