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Sales Decline 10% for Ashland in Fiscal 2020 Third Quarter

Ashland achieved sales of $574 million in its 2020 fiscal third quarter, a decrease of 10% compared to the 2019 quarter.

August 6, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for its 2020 fiscal third quarter, which ended June 30, 2020.

Nataro Named North America Sales Manager for Pilot Chemical

Frank D. Nataro will oversee all sales activities of Pilot Chemical’s North American sales team and will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategy that delivers results in line with the company’s growth objectives.

August 4, 2020

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that it has named Frank D. Nataro its new North America sales manager.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik Acquisition is Top News

Readers last week were most drawn to Bostik’s planned acquisition of Fixatti.

Susan Sutton

August 3, 2020

We’ve seen a few acquisitions in recent weeks. Does this signal something about the industry?

Palmer Holland Mourns Loss of Matt Walker

Matt Walker was a 10-year veteran of the chemical industry, joining Palmer Holland in September 2015.

August 3, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced the passing of Matt Walker, account manager.

Huntsman Advanced Materials Expands Partnership with Azelis in the Americas

With this agreement, Azelis will lead the distribution arm of the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) business for Advanced Materials, both in the U.S. and Canada.

July 31, 2020

Huntsman’s Advanced Materials business recently announced the expansion of its Pan-American business relationship with preferred distribution partner Azelis Americas CASE, LLC in the U.S. and Azelis Canada, Inc. in Canada.

NYNAS: Process Oil

Nynas reports that NYTEX 8022 is the ideal product to fulfil the formulation requirements for highly concentrated chemical additives.

July 30, 2020

Nynas recently announced the launch of NYTEX 8022, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of process oils.

Ashland to Sell Maleic Anhydride Business to AOC Materials for $100 Million

The transaction is expected to close prior to the end of 2020, contingent on customary regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

July 30, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a definitive agreement to sell its maleic anhydride business and manufacturing facility in Neal, W.Va., to AOC Materials LLC for $100 million.

COVID-19 and the Agile Supply Chain

Businesses need to take several steps in order to increase supply chain agility in the COVID-19 world.

David Cahn

July 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains all over the world, causing domestic shortages of products like produce, meat, and toilet paper on grocery store shelves. Prescription drugs, whose main ingredients come from China and are produced in India, will become in short supply because the countries are locked down and not shipping to the U.S.

Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility

According to Evonik, the extra production capacities will provide its customers with a faster and more reliable supply of products, as well as a wider choice of products.

July 28, 2020

Evonik recently announced that its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now fully operational after completing final commissioning tests and gaining the necessary authority approvals.

GELEST, INC.: Expanded Online Ordering Capabilities

Gelest reports that the enhancements span its entire research product portfolio of silanes, silicones, and metal organics.

July 23, 2020

Gelest, Inc. recently announced the integration of its website with a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to improve customers’ website experience.