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U.S. Demand for Natural Polymers to Exceed $5 Billion

Cellulose ethers are the largest product type of natural polymer, representing a third of the market.

November 3, 2016

U.S. demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a 4.3% annual pace to $5.1 billion in 2020, reaching 1.9 billion lbs. Growth is expected to be driven by demand for natural ingredients in the large food and beverage industry, which will bolster the use of cellulose ethers and starch and fermentation polymers.

Kenton Named Acme-Hardesty President

Acme-Hardesty Co. has appointed Jeff Kenton as its new president.

November 3, 2016

Kenton reportedly will have overall responsibility for leading Acme-Hardesty’s senior leadership team .

U.S. Chemical Production Rises in September

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index expanded by 0.2% in September.

November 1, 2016

In September, chemical production rose across all regions.

Palmer Holland Debuts New Website

Palmer Holland Inc. has launched a new website.

November 1, 2016

The website reportedly will be dedicated to sales and marketing programs for chemical manufacturers.

ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer Sees Solid Gains

The American Chemistry Council’s Chemical Activity Barometer rose 0.3% in October.

October 28, 2016

Accounting for adjustments, the CAB is up 4.2% over this time last year.

Plastomers Market to See Steady Increase

The global plastomers market to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2016-2020.

October 27, 2016

When compared with conventional plastics, plastomers are soft and transparent.

Nexeo Solutions to Distribute BYK Additives

Nexeo Solutions and BYK USA Inc. have signed an exclusive national agreement for the distribution of BYK additives.

October 26, 2016

Nexeo will distribute BYK additives in the household, industrial and institutional (HI&I) cleaning industry.

European Cooperation Boosts Bioeconomy

Efforts to intensify cooperation between regional stakeholders were at the top of the agenda at the European Bioeconomy Congress.

October 26, 2016

BIC, BBI JU, and eight Polish regions signed a Letter of Intent to develop new bioeconomy partnerships.

Stepan Announces Leadership Changes

Stepan Co. recently announced that F. Quinn Stepan, the company’s chairman, will retire effective December 31.

October 24, 2016

The board of directors unanimously appointed F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. to succeed Stepan as chairman.

Global Engineering Plastics Market to Grow 7%

The global engineering plastics market is projected to register a CAGR of 7.2% in terms of value.

October 24, 2016

The automotive and transportation segment is increasingly inclined toward adoption of engineering plastics products.

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U.S. Demand for Natural Polymers to Exceed $5 Billion

Kenton Named Acme-Hardesty President

U.S. Chemical Production Rises in September

Palmer Holland Debuts New Website

ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer Sees Solid Gains

Plastomers Market to See Steady Increase

Nexeo Solutions to Distribute BYK Additives

European Cooperation Boosts Bioeconomy

Stepan Announces Leadership Changes

Global Engineering Plastics Market to Grow 7%

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