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Maroon Group Joel Crockett

Maroon Group Expands CASE Division with Addition of Crockett

Located in Franklin, Tenn., Joel Crockett will be responsible for Maroon Group coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) accounts in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
Maroon Group recently announced the appointment of Joel Crockett to the position of account manager.
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Eastman Expands DEHA Capacity at St. Gabriel Site

Diethylhydroxylamine is used primarily in water treatment and in the production of various polymers, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).
Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced the successful completion of a de-bottlenecking of its diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) unit in St. Gabriel, La.
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RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.


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Covestro Haaken Jonsson

Jonsson to Take the Reins at Covestro in 2020

Haakan Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Covestro LLC recently announced that its current president, Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D., will also take over as chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2020.
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H.B. Fuller to Sell Surfactants, Thickeners, and Dispersants Business to Tiarco

H.B. Fuller’s surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business, based in Dalton, Ga., had fiscal year 2018 sales of approximately $25 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million.
H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business to Tiarco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co., Inc., for $71 million.
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Pilot Chemical Top Workplace

Cincinnati Enquirer Names Pilot Chemical a Top Workplace

The list is based on an anonymous employee survey, which measures aspects of workplace culture such as alignment, execution, and connection, among others.
Pilot Chemical Co. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
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FLEXcon SEM film

FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.
FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.
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Nouryon reorganization

Nouryon Announces New Structure to Support Growth Strategy

Nouryon’s new model is organized around three market-focused businesses: Technology Solutions, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Formulations.
Nouryon recently announced a new organizational model as part of its strategy to accelerate growth and drive performance improvement.
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