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From the ASC President: Gather with the Adhesives and Sealants Industry in Miami

The ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo provides opportunities to learn, share, and network with industry professionals.

Bill Allmond

April 2, 2018

I am pleased to share exciting details about the ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo. As you know, this annual event is the largest U.S. gathering of adhesive and sealant professionals.

Stepan Completes BASF Surfactant Business Acquisition

The facility is located close to Mexico City.

March 30, 2018

Stepan Co. recently announced that, through a subsidiary in Mexico, it has closed on the previously announced agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V.

FEICA Announces Keynote Speakers

The business forum plans to explore the implications of the digital age for business and strive to identify practical strategies that will help adhesive and sealant companies to succeed in this new era.

March 29, 2018

FEICA recently announced the keynote speakers in the business forum “Adhesives and Sealants in the digital age,” taking place during the 2018 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

Arkema and Hexcel to Partner on Aerospace Composites

As part of this partnership, a joint research and development laboratory will be established.

March 28, 2018

Hexcel and Arkema have signed a strategic alliance to develop thermoplastic composite solutions for the aerospace sector.

Mallard Creek Polymers Acquires Ecronova Polymer Intellectual Property

Long-term, the company plans to reestablish the broad product line for customers across Europe, add its North American products to the European portfolio, and introduce Ecronova grades for customers in North America.

March 27, 2018

Mallard Creek Polymers Inc. recently announced it has reached agreement with Michelman Corp. to acquire the intellectual property of the Michelman subsidiary Ecronova Polymer GmbH.

IPC Urges Trump to Take Measured Approach in Tariffs on Electronics from China

The tariffs will reportedly increase the cost of technology products for U.S. consumers and businesses without an appreciable impact on the balance of trade between the two countries.

March 26, 2018

IPC recently expressed concern following President Trump’s announcement that he will impose significantly higher tariffs on electronics imported from China.

Ashland Receives Rebranding Award

Ashland received its awards of distinction.

March 26, 2018

Ashland receives the global specialty chemicals company recognition in the 2018 REBRAND 100® Global Awards.

Orion Engineered Carbons to Expand Capacity

The new line is expected to begin production in the fourth quarter 2019.

March 23, 2018

Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. recently announced that it will expand production capacity at its facility in Ravenna, Italy.

U.S. Chemical Production Drops Slightly in February

During February, chemical output reportedly moved lower in all regions, except the Northeast which saw a small gain and the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast regions that experienced flat growth.

March 23, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) eased by 0.1% in February, following a 0.3% decline in January, and a 2.3% gain in December, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.