Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Wacker’s New Reactor

News about Wacker starting up a new reactor received the most reader interest last week.

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has installed and initiated a new reactor for vinyl acetate-ethylene co-polymer (VAE) dispersions at its site in Calvert City, Ky. The company has invested around $55 million in the site’s capacity and infrastructure in order to reportedly strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading suppliers of VAE-based dispersions and dispersible powders.

“Our production complex in Calvert City is the largest of its kind outside of Europe, supporting our successful, customer-focused global growth strategy,” said Rudolf Staudigl, CEO.

Top 5 News that Sticks for November 1-7

1. Wacker Starts Up New Reactor for VAE Dispersions

2. Arkema and OMYA Extend Distribution Agreement (#2 last week)

3. V. Himark Signs Distribution Deal with IPG

4. Intertape Polymer Group® Acquires TaraTape® for $11 Million

5. Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market to Grow 6.6% (#1 last week)

Teresa McPherson was the former Editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry. She has held several editorial positions during her more than 20 years with BNP Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University.