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Ashland Announces New Corporate Identity

Ashland recently revealed its new “Always Solving™” corporate identity.

October 6, 2016

The new identity is intended to further its competitive strategy following its eventual separation from Valvoline.

3M Completes Sale of Films Business

3M recently announced it has completed the sale of its temporary protective films business.

October 6, 2016

The business, formerly known as Polymask, was sold to Pregis LLC.

Chase Acquires Resin Designs

Chase Corp. recently announced that it has acquired Resin Designs LLC.

October 5, 2016

In 2015, Resin Designs reportedly had revenue in excess of $11 million.

Firestone Polymers Announces Executive Changes

Firestone Polymers recently announced that Bob Handlos, president and CEO, plans to retire.

October 5, 2016

Gene Lavengco, current executive director of manufacturing, has been named president and CEO, effective this month.

Salmon Elected Berry Plastics President

The board of directors of Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that Thomas E. Salmon has been elected as president and COO.

October 4, 2016

He will be responsible for the company’s operating businesses, operations, supply chain, and procurement.

Chemical Industry Growth for 2016 Flat

Global Chemical Production Regional Index shows growth has been nearly flat most of the year thus far.

October 4, 2016

The headline index for August reportedly showed no gain or loss on a three-month moving average.

Gabriel Opens Application Development Laboratory

Gabriel Performance Products recently announced the opening of an application development laboratory in Rock Hill, S.C.

October 3, 2016

The lab reportedly will focus on supporting customers working on new developments.

Shepherd Chemical Receives Polyurethane Innovation Award

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry recently announced Shepherd Chemical as the award recipient.

September 30, 2016

The Shepherd Chemical Co.’s water-stable bismuth catalysts received the 2016 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Kraton Performance Polymers Becomes Kraton Corp.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced that it has changed its name to Kraton Corp.

September 29, 2016

The company changed names to better reflect its business after the Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp. acquisition.

Aging Population Increasing Wound Care Market Size

The global wound care market was valued at approximately $24.5 billion in 2015.

September 29, 2016

The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016-2022.

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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