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Coatings Segment Driving Growth for Fluorosurfactants Market

The fluorosurfactants market size is projected to reach $667.4 million by 2021.

March 27, 2017

Fluorosurfactants are used in very low concentration to increase the wetting, leveling and oil repellency in applications such as adhesives, coatings, waxes, polishes, cleaners, and films.

Fire Reported at Huntsman Titanium Dioxide Facility

The plant reportedly accounts for 15% of Huntsman's global TiO2 capacity.

March 27, 2017

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that a fire took place at its titanium dioxide (TiO₂) manufacturing facility in Pori, Finland.

Ashland Establishes Corrosion Science Center

The ACSC intends to be a forum where industry partners, end users, design engineers and fabricators can work with Ashland.

March 23, 2017

Ashland recently announced it has established the Ashland Corrosion Science Center (ACSC) as a new center of excellence.

TOTAL CRAY VALLEY: Resins

March 23, 2017

This company will exhibit its resins at the Adhesive and Sealant Council Convention and Expo.

BASF declares force majeure on PolyTHF in North America

March 22, 2017

BASF has declared force majeure in North America on PolyTHF® following an event that impacted production in its Tetrahydrofuran (THF) manufacturing unit in Geismar, Louisiana.

Chromaflo Acquires Elementis’ Colorants Business

The acquisition became effective March 17.

March 22, 2017

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced it has concluded a purchase agreement with Elementis Specialties Inc.

Oxea Opens Second Propanol Unit in Texas

The new unit is scheduled to come on stream in 2018.

March 20, 2017

Oxea recently announced it has started the construction of a new world-scale propanol unit at its production site at Bay City, Texas.

European Coatings Show Announces Program

Industry giants, specialist SMEs and experts from Germany and abroad will present their innovations.

March 17, 2017

The European Coatings Show 2017, scheduled to take place April 4-6 in Nuremberg, Germany, will reportedly host more than 1,100 exhibitors.

Riley Appointed OMNOVA Distributor Sales Manager

Riley will have responsibility for the support and growth of the company's indirect sales channel for key markets.

March 16, 2017

OMNOVA Solutions recently announced the appointment of Jason Riley as distributor sales manager, Americas, for its chemical business.

SOCMA Sends Message to President Trump

The letter introduces him to the specialty chemical industry and thanks him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.

March 14, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, introducing him to the specialty chemical industry and thanking him for his focus on small business, jobs, and the economy.