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Kumpf Named Elevance CTO

January 29, 2014

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. recently announced it has hired Robert “Bob” Kumpf as chief technology officer.

Huntsman to Expand Global Polyetheramines Capacity

January 28, 2014

The Performance Products division of Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to expand its global polyetheramines (PEA) capacity.

12 Companies Join SOCMA in Second Half of 2013

January 23, 2014

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced 12 new member companies.

WACKER and Slovenian Distributor Co-Brand Silicone Compounds

January 17, 2014

WACKER and Slovenia-based silicone compounder Gomline d.o.o. recently announced they have agreed on co-branding of ready-to-use silicone-rubber compounds.

ExxonMobil Announces Expansion in Singapore

January 16, 2014

ExxonMobil recently announced it has expanded its Singapore chemical production facility.

CRAY VALLEY: Polymer Dispersions

January 14, 2014

Ricobond^®7002 and 7004 are two new aqueous dispersions of functionalized low-molecular-weight polymers.

Parthasarathy Named VP, General Manager, Emerald Performance Materials

January 14, 2014

Emerald Kalama Chemical has appointed Gautham Parthasarathy to the new position of vice president and general manager for its K-FLEX^®business.

NuSil Technology Receives Supplier Recognition Award

January 6, 2014

NuSil Technology LLC recently announced it has received a Supplier Recognition Award from medical device manufacturer Mentor.

MICHELMAN: Mold Release Agent

January 3, 2014

Michem^® wood release 1117A is a mold release agent used in the production of pMDI-based oriented strand board and linear strand lumber.

Advancing Adhesives: A Natural Feedstock

A new carbon-negative bio-butanol production technology uses cellulose as its feedstock.

January 2, 2014

ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), Taiwan’s largest and a leading international high-tech applied research institution, recently introduced ButyFix, reportedly the first biochemical technology for bio-butanol transportation fuel production with a negative carbon footprint.