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Cancarb Announces Expansion Plans

Environmental approvals have already been obtained from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

December 18, 2018

Cancarb Ltd. recently announced that it will be proceeding immediately with an expansion of its thermal carbon black production capacity.

Emulsion Polymers Market to Reach $54 Billion

The market was estimated to be worth $32.2 billion in 2014.

December 18, 2018

The global emulsion polymers market is anticipated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% over the forecast period.

Chromaflo Technologies to Build New Facility

The target timeline is to produce trial batches in early January 2019, with full production soon thereafter.

December 17, 2018

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced its plans to build a new pigment dispersion manufacturing facility.

Ashland Facility Receives Sustainability Award

The company’s Ohio team reportedly reduced solvent waste disposal with the installation of a single-stage vacuum distillation unit to recover spent solvent for reuse.

December 14, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) announced Ashland’s facility in Ashland, Ohio, as the recipient of this year’s Sustainability Award and the Silver Performance Improvement Award.

Buckman Adds Three to Leadership Team

The company announced its new chief operating officer, chief digital officer and chief information officer.

December 14, 2018

Buckman recently announced three additions to its leadership team.

Ingevity to Acquire Perstop Caprolactone Division

Ingevity expects to close on the transaction late in the first quarter of 2019.

December 13, 2018

Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Perstorp Holding AB.

Elkem Silicones to Open R&D Center in France

The new site is anticipated to be operational at the end of 2020.

December 13, 2018

Elkem Silicones recently announced plans to build a new research and development center.

ASC Seeks Innovation Awards Nominations

The deadline for submissions for the 2019 Innovation Award is January 31, 2019.

December 11, 2018

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it is accepting nominations for its Innovation Awards.

Adhesives and Sealants Industry Leaders Gather in Florida

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Executive Leadership Conference brought together executives from top companies to discuss important industry topics.

Teresa McPherson

December 10, 2018

From October 15-17, adhesives and sealants industry executives from the top companies came together in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.