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Medley Appointed Loparex CEO

Medley joins Loparex with nearly 30 years of chemical industry experience.

June 20, 2017

Loparex Int. B.V. recently announced the appointment of Simon Medley as its new group chief executive officer.

PPG Receives Safran Awards for Aerospace E-Coat Primer

The company received first-place honors from Safran Nacelles and second place from Safran.

June 19, 2017

PPG recently announced that it earned recognition for AEROCRON™ electrocoat aerospace primer in the supplier category of the 2017 Safran Innovation Awards.

Structural Adhesives Market to Grow Nearly 6%

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is reportedly the rise in demand for structural adhesives from wind energy sector.

June 19, 2017

The global structural adhesives market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.91% during the period 2017-2021.

Wacker Opens Silicones R&D Center

The new silicones R&D center is intended to support Wacker’s overall business and product development in North America.

June 16, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG has officially opened its new silicones R&D center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Stepan to Acquire Surfactant Production Facility

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.

June 16, 2017

Stepan Co. has reached an agreement with BASF Mexicana, S.A. DE C.V. to acquire its surfactant production facility in Mexico.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure

The force majeure was expected to last through the second quarter.

June 15, 2017

BASF recently announced it has lifted the force majeure on PolyTHF® (polytetrahydrofuran) in North America.

SMTA Querétaro Achieves Official Chapter Status

The chapter is now recognized as an official and active chapter of the SMTA.

June 15, 2017

The SMTA recently announced that the SMTA Querétaro Chapter has successfully completed the formation process.

Wagner Group Integrates Industrial Division

This integration is reportedly designed to foster common, global growth under the Wagner brand.

June 14, 2017

The Wagner Group recently announced it is continuing to drive forward the joint marketing of the companies belonging to its industrial solutions division.