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Covestro Supports Solar Car Challenge

The company is supporting the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team’s project with materials and technical service and as a gold sponsor.

August 23, 2017

Covestro is supporting students at RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences with the development of a solar-powered electric car.

Packaging Additive Market to Reach $1 Billion

The pharmaceutical and healthcare segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing application over the forecast period.

August 22, 2017

The global packaging additive market is anticipated to reach $1.01 billion by 2024.

U.S. Transportation Industry to Increasingly Adopt Robotics

Primary barriers to adoption include data security and privacy concerns, alignment with existing legacy framework, and associated costs of technology adoption.

August 21, 2017

A recent survey found that 30% of transportation industry respondents plan to introduce robotics into their business operations within the next year, with another 22% actively assessing the technology.

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market to Reach $3.8 Billion

Silicone sealants occupied the largest share, with over 32% of the volume in 2016.

August 18, 2017

The global automotive adhesives and sealants market is expected to reach $3.89 billion by 2021.

Dow Automotive Receives Honda Supplier Award

In North America, Dow Automotive received an Excellence in Innovation award for OEM suppliers.

August 17, 2017

Dow Automotive Systems recently received top supplier recognition from Honda R&D Americas Inc. and Honda Brazil.

Sadara Announces Commissioning of Final Plant in Phase

The company’s polyols plant came on-stream in late July.

August 16, 2017

Sadara Chemical Co. recently celebrated the commissioning of the last of its 26 plants.

Global Vinyl Acetate Market to Reach Nearly $12 Billion

Growth in the global vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market is attributed to increasing use of adhesives in construction sector, along with rising plastic packaging demand across the globe by various industries

August 16, 2017

The global vinyl acetate monomer market is projected to reach $11.93 billion by 2026.

Simpson Joins Union Tool

Simpson joins his brother, Chas Simpson, as a member of the fourth generation to be working at Union Tool.

August 15, 2017

The Union Tool Corp. recently welcomed another member of the fourth generation to its family-owned business.

Bausch, Blinn Appointed to Kraton Board of Directors

Bausch is the global vice president, global industrial coatings at PPG Industries Inc.

August 15, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announced the appointment of Shelley Bausch and Mark Blinn to the company's board of directors.

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

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

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June 15, 2026

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September 14, 2026

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