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Orion Engineered Carbons has entered a distribution agreement with newly formed ION Specialties, based in Mexico City.

From functionality to benefits to cost, many factors need to be considered when choosing the best potting compound for your specific application.

Chemical output was lower than a month ago in all regions, with the largest declines in the Gulf Coast, home to much of the nation’s basic industrial chemical and synthetic materials capacity. Reportedly, the declines reflect sluggish output in several end-use manufacturing industries and weak export markets.

MacIver brings nearly 30 years of commercial management and supply chain experience to the role. She will operate out of Pilot Chemical’s headquarters in West Chester, Ohio, and will report to CEO Mike Clark.

Key companies in the adhesives and sealants industry give their input on the current state of the supply chain. 

The company was a part of Arkema’s performance additives business line, and existed with little integration within the group’s other activities. Febex reported sales of around €30 million in 2021, employs 59 people, and operates one site in Switzerland.

The first two products in the new Ti-Pure™ Sustainability series include Ti-Pure TS-6300 and Ti-Pure TS-6200. Both are existing grades specifically designed to empower coatings formulators to create high-quality, long-lasting products that reduce material consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Cabot Corp. has promoted three senior level employees to executive vice president. All three continue to report to Sean Keohane, president and chief executive officer.

Since 2017, Orion has disclosed its climate-related performance through CDP. Until now, the company has received a “C” score, indicating an awareness level of engagement. CDP says companies with a “B” score have reached the management level.

NAGASE Specialty Materials NA LLC has appointed a new Performance Chemicals account manager to serve the company’s coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers customers in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.