Raw Materials and Chemicals

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika Award

Last week, readers were keen to read about the award Sika recently received for a silicone adhesive.

February 3, 2020

Has your company earned an award or other recognition? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your good news!

Ashland Sees Sales Dip 7% in Fiscal First Quarter

Ashland’s sales were $533 million in the first fiscal 2020 quarter, down 7% vs. the prior-year quarter.

February 3, 2020

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2020 year, ended December 31, 2019.

Emrich Named President of Cambrian Solutions Following Jobling’s Retirement

As part of a long-term succession plan, Peter Jobling retired effective December 31, 2019.

February 3, 2020

Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group company, recently announced that it has named Mike Emrich to succeed Peter Jobling as president.

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

In response to continued uncertainties, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Susan Sutton

February 3, 2020

Tariffs, trade deals, and acquisitions—oh, my! In response to continued uncertainties resulting from ongoing political tensions and changing market dynamics, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Nouryon to Use Digital Technology from Semiotic Labs to Boost Plant Reliability

The technology has been successfully implemented at Nouryon’s chlorine plant at Ibbenbüren, Germany, and will now be rolled out to seven other sites in Europe.

January 31, 2020

Nouryon has signed a framework agreement to implement self-learning technology developed by Semiotic Labs that helps predict when to maintain and replace pumps and other rotating equipment.

Brenntag Expands Agreement with Arkema for Distribution of Waterborne Resins in Canada

The product lines include over 45 waterborne resins that are often used in adhesives, caulks and sealants, construction products, architectural paints, traffic coatings, and industrial coatings applications.

January 30, 2020

Brenntag recently announced that it will become the primary distributor for Arkema Inc. waterborne resins in Canada.

BASF Invests in Expansion of Polyurethane Dispersions Business in Europe

The expansion will allow BASF to increase its production capacity by 30%.

January 28, 2020

BASF recently announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.

Chromaflo Technologies Appoints Finlaw Product Development Specialist

In her new position, Sheena Finlaw will be responsible for developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base.

January 28, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sheena Finlaw has joined the company, serving as product development specialist position in the Coatings Department.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Evonik’s New Silicones Manufacturing Facility Leads the News

An announcement from Evonik regarding its new silicones facility in Germany drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2020

What expansion plans does your company have in 2020? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Covestro to Pause Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate Investment Project in Texas

Covestro will continue to closely monitor the market development and will be prepared to resume the project at the appropriate time.

January 27, 2020

Due to challenging global market conditions, Covestro reports that it has decided to delay further work on its methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI) plant expansion in Baytown, Texas.