Raw Materials and Chemicals

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huntsman Acquisition of Gabriel is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Huntsman’s plan to acquire Gabriel Performance Products.

Susan Sutton

December 21, 2020

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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.

Nagase Specialty Materials Announces Partnership Agreement for Methylene Malonate Product Line

When combined with methacrylates, methylene malonates have reportedly been shown to accelerate and improve cure speed and performance.

December 18, 2020

Nagase Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM) and Sirrus, Inc. have entered into a partnership agreement to market and sell Sirrus’ CHEMILIAN and FORZA lines of methylene malonate monomers and oligomers.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Postponement of World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

News from The Adhesive and Sealant Council regarding plans for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, as well as other events, drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 14, 2020

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Oxiteno Partners with Palmer Holland in U.S. CASE Market

Palmer Holland is responsible for promoting and distributing Oxiteno’s lines of surfactants, coalescents, and additive products into the CASE market throughout the U.S.

December 14, 2020

Oxiteno recently announced its exclusive national agreement with Palmer Holland.