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Staying Ahead of the Curve

Finding novel uses for existing materials can catapult your portfolio into new markets.

June 13, 2018

With increasing competition on a global scale, it can be challenging to position both new and existing products for ever-growing market share and, more importantly, to diversify into new markets that provide a hedge against economic fluctuations. Following are two major lessons our clients have learned that may benefit other suppliers.

Fennell Joins HORN Sales Staff

Fennell will cover the southwest territory for two business units within the industrial division.

June 13, 2018

HORN recently announced the addition of Mickey Fennell to its industrial division’s sales team.

Chromaflo Announces Personnel Appointments

Ben Arnold, Liz Campbell and Larry Haines have all received promotions within the company.

June 12, 2018

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the promotion of three team members.

D.B. Becker Appointed as Evonik Distributor

June 8, 2018

D.B. Becker has been appointed by Evonik Corp. as the exclusive distributor of Evonik’s coating resins in the northeastern U.S. region.

Huntsman to Build Polyurethanes Plant

Targeted for completion by the second half of 2019, the company’s investment will reportedly increase its systems production capacity in the region.

June 4, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to build a new polyurethanes systems facility in Dubai.

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Clark Appointed Pilot Chemical COO

Clark will lead corporate operations from the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati.

May 31, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently named Mike Clark as its chief operating officer.

Douglas Joins Maroon as Account Manager

Douglas has a background in coatings, plastics and FDA-regulated goods.

May 30, 2018

Maroon recently announced the addition of Sara Douglas to the Avon, OH-based office as a CASE account manager.

Ferro Pigment Division Appoints Terra Firma as Distributor

The appointment covers all of the Ferro dry pigment lines.

May 29, 2018

Terra Firma recently announced it has been chosen by the Ferro Pigment Division to represent the company’s full product line in the Southeast, effective July 1.

American Chemistry Council Participates in EPA National Leadership Summit

Jessica Bowman ACC senior director of global fluoro-chemistry presented to attendees the historical and current uses of PFAS.

May 25, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently participated in the EPA’s National Leadership Summit to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).