Raw Materials and Chemicals

2021 Year in Review

From 2021’s in-depth feature articles to industry news stories, new product releases, and podcasts, readers sought out ASI content like never before.

December 10, 2021

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit our most popular content of 2021.

Deadline Nears for WAC 2022 Speaker Abstracts

The conference provides stakeholders in the adhesive and sealant industry an opportunity to present their expertise and innovations.

December 8, 2021

Organizers are accepting speaker abstracts through January 7 for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, which will be held April 25-27 in Chicago.

BASF Increases Additive Prices

December 7, 2021

Effective December 1, 2021, and as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices for its additives for the paint and coatings industry globally.

Brenntag Expands Distribution Agreement with SI Group for EMEA

The expanded distribution agreement is effective immediately.

December 7, 2021

Brenntag recently announced the renewal and expansion of a distribution agreement with SI Group.

Photo of leaders from DuPont and the Zhangjiagang government at groundbreaking ceremony.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to New DuPont Facility

DuPont’s recent groundbreaking in China drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 6, 2021

Is your company expanding? We’d love to help share the news. Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Photo of Arkema's new chief technology office, Armand Ajdari.

Ajdari Joins Arkema as Chief Technology Officer

Armand Ajdari will report to Thierry Le Hénaff, chairman and CEO.

December 6, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Armand Ajdari has been named chief technology officer, effective January 1, 2022.

Hexion Announces Agreement to Sell Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The transaction includes approximately 1,300 associates and eight manufacturing facilities globally.

December 3, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.

Chromaflo’s Tellman Achieves Certified Composites Technician Instructor Status

Keith Tellman joins a group of 51 total certified instructors across the U.S.

December 3, 2021

Keith Tellman, technical service representative for thermosets at Chromaflo Technologies, recently achieved the Certified Composites Technician–Instructor certification through the American Composites Manufacturers Association.

ASC Reelects Board of Directors

Reelected members of the ASC board will serve a three-year term.

December 2, 2021

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the reelection of members to its board of directors, as well as changes to its executive committee.