Raw Materials and Chemicals

Coatex Realigns Distribution of Additives in North America

Primary distribution of Coatex rheological additives in North America is now divided among three companies.

September 13, 2019

Effective September 1, Coatex has changed the distributors of its rheological additives for the paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants markets in North America.

Gelest’s Arkles Receives American Chemical Society 2020 Kipping Award

The Kipping award was established in 1960 by Dow Corning Corp. to commemorate the achievements of Prof. Frederic Stanley Kipping.

September 12, 2019

Gelest, Inc. recently announced that Barry Arkles, Ph.D., founder, president, and chief technology officer, is the recipient of the American Chemical Society 2020 Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry.

Putatunda and Chen Join IGM Resins’ Energy Curing Resins Leadership Team

IGM Resins has hired Rijoy Putatunda and Dian Chen, Ph.D., to help lead its Energy Curing Resins division.

September 11, 2019

IGM Resins recently announced that it has completed several critical hires to support the focused growth of its Energy Curing Resins business strategy.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Meridian Adhesives’ Latest Acquisition

Last week, news regarding Meridian Adhesives’ acquisition of Epoxies, Etc. garnered much reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 9, 2019

How are acquisitions affecting the adhesives and sealants industry?

Ashland Completes Sale of Composites Business and Butanediol Facility to INEOS

Net proceeds from the sale are approximately $930 million.

September 9, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Composites business (excluding the Maleic business) and butanediol manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises in a transaction valued at $1.015 billion.

Youland Joins ChemQuest as Director

David Youland is reportedly recognized for strengths in market research, competitive intelligence, strategic planning, new product and market development, acquisition evaluation, and the development of strategic alliances and partnerships.

September 6, 2019

The ChemQuest Group, Inc. recently announced the addition of David Youland in the position of director.

Designing Rebondable Structural Adhesives

Aromatic thermosetting polyesters have been shown to be fully compatible with the reversible bonding adhesion concept.

Jacob Meyer Zeba Parkar

September 6, 2019

Reversible adhesion inspired by the gecko has attracted attention in applications such as biomedical masks, climbing robots, transfer printing, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Azelis Americas Expands Relationship with Huntsman Advanced Materials to Cover Entire U.S.

As of October 1, 2019, Azelis will provide its customers access to Huntsman Advanced Materials products in the West Coast and Northeast U.S., complementing its existing relationship in other regions.

September 5, 2019

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Huntsman Advanced Materials (HAM) for a territory expansion.