Readers Most Interested in News About Dow Chemical

Dow Performance Monomers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., recently announced it will shut down of 20% of acrylate capacity at its Deer Park Operations in Deer Park, Texas. Additional actions will reportedly include optimizing turnaround and structural costs and exploring co-producer supply agreements. 

"We are taking these actions to address the impact of the global acrylates trough and to more strongly align the business’ acrylate production to business priorities: providing downstream business needs for growth and supplying those customers that value long-term, reliable acrylate supply,” said Todd Prey, global business director, methacrylates and acrylates.

Top 5 News that Sticks for February 7-13

1. Dow Announces 20% Acrylate Capacity Reduction (#3 last week)

2. PPG Announces Personnel Appointments

3. Henkel Expands Ellsworth Adhesives Partnership through New Equipment Division

4. J.M. Huber Acquires Martinswerk Business

5. W.R. Meadows Marks 90 Years in Business