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IMCD Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Greater Cleveland Area

IMCD reportedly developed this new location to accommodate its expanding business, invest in its people and future growth, and complement its global digitalization initiatives to better serve its markets across the U.S.

October 21, 2020

IMCD N.V. recently announced the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.

SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The testimony focused on encouraging ITC to adopt the Rules of Origin from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in future free trade agreements.

October 20, 2020

Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the “Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.”

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sale of BASF Construction Chemicals Business Leads the News

An announcement from BASF regarding the closing of the sale of its Construction Chemicals business drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 19, 2020

We’ve seen lots of acquisition activity lately. How do you think these moves will impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Pilot Chemical Announces Leadership Transition

Pamela Butcher will remain on the Pilot board of directors and serve as a special advisor to the chairman.

October 19, 2020

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that Pamela Butcher will step down from her CEO role, effective January 1, 2021.

Barentz to Acquire Maroon Group

The terms of the acquisition, which is expected to close this quarter, were not disclosed.

October 19, 2020

Barentz International has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group.

Gelest Closes Sale to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Names Goff Chief Technology Officer

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers technology for high-growth materials science-intensive applications.

October 16, 2020

Gelest recently announced that it has completed the sale of Gelest Intermediate Holdings to Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corp.

Renewable Alternative: Cashew Nutshell Liquid-Based Isocyanate Blocking Agent

A high-purity cardanol derived from renewable cashew nutshell liquid offers chemical features that can be successfully used in epoxy and polyurethane adhesives and sealants.

James Zhao Yun Mi Kim Pietro Campaner

October 16, 2020

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is a non-edible, bio-based material commonly used as a building block for various resins, hardeners, and modifiers in the adhesives, coatings, and composites industries. A high-purity cardanol, 3-pentadeca-dienyl-phenol, derived from the bio-oil CNSL has been employed to replace nonyl phenol (NP) in various applications, including isocyanate blocking.

European Commission Establishes Raw Materials Alliance

The European Raw Materials Alliance has been established in recognition of the critical importance of raw materials to the European Union’s security, sustainability, and industrial leadership.

October 15, 2020

The European Commission recently launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with the presence of other European Union (EU) institutions, national ministers, industry, unions, and civil society organizations, as well as key industry stakeholders.

KRATON: Radiation-Curable Polymer

Kraton DX0222 reportedly has high thermal stability at normal process temperatures with excellent reactivity toward radiation curing.

October 15, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced a new styrenic block copolymer designed for radiation-curable and pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesives.

American Chemistry Council Renews Alliance with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Three groups from ACC continue to lead the work with OSHA: the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI); and the Diisocyanates (DII) and Aliphatic Diisocyanates (ADI) panels.

October 13, 2020

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently signed the renewal of the ACC OSHA Alliance, which continues to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces operating with diisocyanate chemicals along the polyurethane value chain.