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Chemical Production Falls Due to Hurricane Disruptions

The steep decline in September reportedly reflected severe, but temporary, disruptions from Hurricane Harvey.

October 27, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell sharply by 1.4% in September, following a 0.2% decline in August, and a 1% gain in July.

3M Third-Quarter Sales Jump 6%

Third quarter operating income was $2 billion and operating income margin was 25%.

October 26, 2017

3M recently reported third-quarter sales were $8.2 billion, up 6% year-on-year.

W.R. Meadows Signs Agreement with ARCOM

The companies have worked together to create customized versions of MasterSpec® sections.

October 25, 2017

W.R. Meadows and ARCOM recently announced that W. R. Meadows product data and customized specifications are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals.

Royal Adhesives and Sealants Sale to H.B. Fuller Final

"We are proud of our commitment to innovation and our long-term customer relationships," said Ted Clark, president and CEO of Royal.

October 24, 2017

American Securities LLC recently announced that it has completed the sale of Royal Adhesives & Sealants to H.B. Fuller Co. for $1.575 billion.

Omya Names Blackburn Chemicals Distributor

The company will have exclusive distribution rights in representing Blackburn Chemicals Ltd. in the CASE market segments in all 50 U.S. states.

October 23, 2017

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with Blackburn Chemicals Ltd.

Novomer to Open Innovation Center

The company is expected to employ about 60 chemists, engineers, lab technicians, and other personnel at the new facility.

October 23, 2017

Novomer Inc. recently announced plans to open a new innovation center in Rochester, N.Y.

Emery Oleochemicals Receives Best Paper Award

The award recognized the innovative azelate polyols technology.

October 20, 2017

Emery Oleochemicals recently announced it was awarded the Best Technical Paper in the CASE Renewables Session at the 2017 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

Shin-Etsu Announces $21 Million Expansion

This new investment is reportedly for the purpose of expanding its production capacity for these silicone products and additionally to set up a new production facility for its silicone emulsions.

October 19, 2017

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. recently announced that, as part of its continuously progressive expansion effort over the past four years, $21.3 million in facility and production investments are being dedicated to expanding its Akron, Ohio plant.