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U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February

Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries.

April 3, 2017

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in February.

Rising Demand from End Users in Asia-Pacific is Leading Global Automotive Adhesives Market

The global automotive adhesives market is estimated to reach $6.05 billion by 2021.

March 31, 2017

Globally, body in white application held the largest share of the automotive adhesives market, in terms of volume, in 2015.

PPG Begins Colorful Communities Project

The Colorful Communities program intends to bring color and vitality to various communities.

March 31, 2017

PPG recently announced the start of a Colorful Communities™ project in Huntsville, Ala.

Wacker Opens Training Center in Japan

The center primarily offers seminars on silicone products for the automotive, electronics, sealant and personal-care sectors.

March 30, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has opened a new Wacker Academy training center in Tsukuba, Japan.

ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Global Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity by 250,000 Tons Per Year

Demand for hydrocarbon fluids is reportedly increasing globally due to strong growth in the industrial sector.

March 30, 2017

The capacity expansions will help the company produce higher volumes of differentiated fluids, as well as a broader portfolio of hydrocarbon fluids.

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Steven Named Palmer Holland President; Irvine Appointed CEO

Steven reportedly brings many years of experience leading and managing companies as president and vice president.

March 29, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced it has named C. Bradley Steven as president. Bryn Irvine will assume a new role as chief executive officer.

R.D. Abbott Expands Distributor Agreement with 3M

The agreement is effective April 1.

March 29, 2017

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently signed a revised distribution agreement with 3M for select fluoropolymers and additives accounts within the U.S.

Chromaflo Opens Indian Facility

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced the inauguration of Chromaflo India's new manufacturing facility.

March 28, 2017

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced the inauguration of Chromaflo India's new manufacturing facility.

Grace Matthews Advises Applied Adhesives on Sale

The current management team has reportedly retained ownership in Applied.

March 28, 2017

Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that Minneapolis-based Goldner Hawn Johnson and Morrison has acquired a majority position in Applied Adhesives.

Coatings Segment Driving Growth for Fluorosurfactants Market

The fluorosurfactants market size is projected to reach $667.4 million by 2021.

March 27, 2017

Fluorosurfactants are used in very low concentration to increase the wetting, leveling and oil repellency in applications such as adhesives, coatings, waxes, polishes, cleaners, and films.