Raw Materials and Chemicals

Chromaflo Technologies Announces Personnel Appointments

February 5, 2014

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed Jeramy Eckenrode to support the Coatings division.

Dow Partners with Koda Distribution Group

February 3, 2014

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has partnered with Koda Distribution Group (KDG) to form an alliance in the U.S. for the supply of isocyanates and polyols to the polyurethane market.

Materials Roundtable: Let's Talk Materials

Without quality materials that are often tailored to specific applications, the adhesives and sealants industry could never fully succeed.

Susan Sutton

February 1, 2014

Raw materials and chemicals are literally the building blocks of the adhesives and sealants industry. Without quality materials that are often specifically tailored to specific applications, our industry could never fully succeed.

Editor's Memo: Let's Talk Materials

Use our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook to find suppliers throughout the year.

Susan Sutton

February 1, 2014

Welcome to our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook.

Kraton and LCY Pen Agreement for New SBC Company

January 29, 2014

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with the styrenic block copolymer (SBC) operations of Taiwan-based LCY Chemical Corp.

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.