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NuSil Technology LLC recently announced plans for a major facility and capacity expansion in Bakersfield, CA.

Cray Valley’s Hydrocarbon Specialty Chemicals (HSC) group has made Dymalink® the new trade name for its metallic monomers that were previously sold under the Saret® name and SR product designation.

Emerald Kalama Chemical has begun construction of a 60% capacity expansion for K-FLEX® non-phthalate plasticizers at its Kalama, WA, facility.

Evonik recently announced that a fire broke out at its CDT (cyclododecatriene) plant on the grounds of the Marl Chemicals Park at 1:40 p.m. on March 31.

Dow reportedly anticipates that it will save approximately $250 million annually from these actions.

The global chemicals industry is expected to reach $5.5 trillion by 2015

Huber Specialty Hydrates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced it has acquired the specialty hydrate flame retardant business of Almatis Inc.

New SMA® 9000 series pellet masterbatches are formulated concentrates that are reportedly optimized to improve polyamide performance.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced it is advancing its Asian expansion strategy to support new and existing customers.