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ViscoTec Receives Top Employer Award

The survey was based on 13,000 data sets with more than 324,000 employee judgments on their employers.

January 12, 2018

By fulfilling specified criteria, ViscoTec Pumpen-u Dosiertechnik GmbH reportedly placed itself among the 1,300 most popular medium-sized employers in the German-speaking region.

Fourth Quarter Chemicals Production Continues at Strong Pace

During November, capacity utilization in the global business of chemistry gained 0.4 percentage points to 81%, up from 80.3% last November.

January 12, 2018

Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council shows that growth in global chemistry during November was buoyed by a synchronized upswing in the global economy.

Valentus Specialty Chemicals Acquires US Coatings

This represents the fifth acquisition for Valentus.

January 11, 2018

Huron Capital recently announced its ExecFactor® platform, Valentus Specialty Chemicals, has acquired St. Louis-based US Coatings Inc.

Student Competition for Graphic Arts Announced

The winning poster designs will be showcased by RadTech at the biennial RadTech 2018 Conference.

January 10, 2018

The Technical Association for the Graphic Arts (TAGA) and RadTech are partnering to offer students cash prizes for the creation of original posters touting the benefits of UV and EB technology.

AMETEK Brookfield Offers Viscosity Course

At the one-day viscosity measurements course, attendees will receive information, activities and techniques that they can put to practical use.

January 10, 2018

AMETEK Brookfield recently announced it offers its Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements.

Nordson Acquires Sonoscan

Nordson Corp. reportedly acquired Sonoscan to broaden test and inspection capabilities for the electronics markets.

January 9, 2018

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has acquired Sonoscan Inc.

RPM Reports Record Second-Quarter Results

Net sales of $1.32 billion were up 10.5% over the $1.19 billion reported a year ago.

January 9, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2018 second quarter.

Single-Family Housing Starts Rise in Line with Builder Confidence

Year-to-date, single-family housing starts are 8.7% above their level over the same period last year.

January 9, 2018

Nationwide housing starts rose 3.3% in November 2017 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.297 million units after a downwardly revised October reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.

Richards to Head Covestro’s Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties Business

Having started her career at Covestro (then part of Bayer) in 1990, Richards brings more than 20 years’ experience in marketing, sales, human resources and general management.

January 8, 2018

Covestro LLC recently announced that Aleta Richards will succeed Christine Bryant as head of commercial operations for its North American Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties (CAS) business.

Palmer Holland Regional Sales Manager Hunt Dies

Hunt was a 30-year veteran of the chemical industry.

January 8, 2018

Palmer Holland recently announced the passing of Joe Hunt, its regional sales manager.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

Events

June 15, 2026

Adhesive and Sealant Council Executive Leadership Conference

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

September 14, 2026

Women in Chemicals Conference

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

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