U.S. Specialty Chemicals Market Improving The overall specialty chemicals volume index was up 6.1% on a year-over-year (Y/Y) 3MMA basis. December 7, 2018 The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes started the fourth quarter on a healthy note. Read More
FLEXCON CO. INC.: Urethane System December 6, 2018 This company offers a painted-on-look cast/urethane system.Read More
Ashland Completes Expansion in China The expansion reportedly increased the company’s manufacturing output by at the site by nearly 30%. December 6, 2018 Ashland recently completed a successful expansion for Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Nanjing, China. Read More
Troy Completes DBM Blending Acquisition Included in the acquisition is a manufacturing facility near Rotterdam, The Netherlands. December 5, 2018 Troy Corp. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of DBM Blending.Read More
Covestro Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Polymer Joint Venture in Japan The investment is reportedly part of Covestro’s expansion of its global TPU business. December 3, 2018 Covestro recently announced it has raised its stake in the joint venture DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd. Read More
Editor's Memo How to Use the Buyers’ Guide Our annual resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and tapes and labels. Teresa McPherson December 1, 2018 Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.Read More
Dow Receives Six R&D Awards R&D 100 awards is a signature program of R&D Magazine. November 28, 2018 Dow recently announced that six of its products were recognized with R&D 100 awards.Read More
Imerys Filtration Expanded Agreement with Lintech International The agreement takes effect December 1. November 28, 2018 Imerys Filtration recently announced it has expanded an agreement with Lintech International LLC to become its southwest distributor. Read More
Golden Gate Capital Completes Active Minerals Acquisition AMI will reportedly continue to be led by its current management team. November 27, 2018 Golden Gate Capital recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of Active Minerals International LLC from Merit Capital Partners. Read More
EVONIK: Methacrylate Monomer November 23, 2018 This company plans to market 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate as an anti-corrosion agent and flame retardant. Read More