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Univar Solutions and Dow Coating Materials Announce New Distribution Agreement

The agreement includes a portfolio of acrylic binders, styrene acrylic binders, rheology modifiers, and dispersants produced in Europe and provides solutions across architectural, industrial, and wood coating applications.
December 23, 2020
Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., recently announced that Dow Coating Materials has authorized Univar Solutions as its distributor in the UK and Ireland for all coatings applications, as well as in Turkey for industrial coatings applications.
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Ashland Calvert City Receives 2020 SOCMA Sustainability Award

The Ashland Calvert City team reportedly focused much of its efforts on decreasing energy consumed on site.
December 21, 2020
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Ashland’s Calvert City, Ky., facility has been recognized for its outstanding efforts and unique approaches to sustainability practices as part of SOCMA’s 2020 Performance Improvement Awards program.
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Top 50 ASI News Stories of 2020

Here we share the year’s most-viewed news stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.
December 21, 2020
COVID-19 dominated the news in 2020, but the industry also saw noteworthy acquisitions, expansions, and reorganizations that drew a lot of interest.
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Maroon Group to Distribute BRB International Silicone Additives

Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of BRB International’s specialty silicone materials for the CASE and construction markets, west of the Rockies.
December 17, 2020
Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with BRB International, a global manufacturer of specialty silicones and silicone additives.
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Top 20 ASI Podcasts of 2020

Listed here are the 20 most-downloaded Bonding with ASI podcasts of 2020.
December 17, 2020
Podcasts that resonated most with listeners in 2020 featured discussions on megatrends and innovation, specific adhesives and materials technologies, COVID-19, and many more.
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Arkema to Divest PMMA Business to Trinseo

Arkema’s PMMA activity is an integrated business, from the production of methyl methacrylate to polymethyl methacrylate.
December 16, 2020
Arkema recently announced the proposed divestment of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) business to Trinseo for an enterprise value of €1.1 billion (approximately $1.3 billion).
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Univar Solutions Expands Distribution Agreement with Solvay Novecare

Univar Solutions is currently Solvay’s largest distributor of surfactants and additives.
December 16, 2020
Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced an expanded distribution agreement with Solvay Group’s Novecare Coatings and Industrial Process Solutions business units to distribute their coatings products in the U.S. and industrial products in the U.S. and Canada.
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