additives

Maroon Group Named Exclusive Distributor of Dicalite’s Microlite Product Line in North America

Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of DMG’s Microlite line of vermiculite-based flame-retardant dispersions and powder for the CASE market in the U.S. and Canada.

October 12, 2020

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Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with Dicalite Management Group (DMG).

Pilot Chemical Adds EPA Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim to Eight Products

The impacted products are from Pilot chemical’s EPA-registered quaternary ammonium compound and active ingredient line.

October 7, 2020

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Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that, through its Mason Chemical Co. subsidiary, it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acceptance to add an emerging viral pathogen claim to the labels of eight products.

Hexion to Sell Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine, and Forest Products Resins Businesses

The transaction includes approximately 900 associates and 11 manufacturing facilities globally, where phenolic specialty resins and engineered thermoset molding compounds are produced.

October 2, 2020

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Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell multiple businesses to Black Diamond and Investindustrial for approximately $425 million.

Dow Outlines Details of Restructuring Program

Dow is implementing a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce costs by approximately 6% and to rationalize certain manufacturing assets.

October 1, 2020

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Dow Inc. recently outlined a series of actions it will take in an effort to achieve structural cost improvement targets as the global economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

Palmer Holland Expands Distribution Relationship with 3M into Canada

The territory expansion builds on Palmer Holland’s existing responsibilities as a national distributor of 3M Advanced Materials products in the U.S.

October 1, 2020

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Palmer Holland recently announced that it will be expanding its distribution of 3M Advanced Materials to Canada.

Maroon Group to Distribute Innospec Line of Performance Chemicals

Effective immediately, Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of Innospec’s surfactant line for the CASE market in the U.S.

September 28, 2020

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Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with Innospec, a global manufacturer of performance additives and technically advanced solutions.

Huber Launching Sustainability Project with New Power Plant in Germany

The project consists of a proposed replacement of the current lignite power plant with a natural gas-fired co-generation power plant to produce 100% of the required steam and electricity demand for the Martinswerk site.

September 24, 2020

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The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) division of Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a portfolio business of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced it is preparing a plan for a sustainability project and substantial investment in a new power plant at its Martinswerk facility in Bergheim, Germany.

Chromaflo Technologies Exhibiting at CAMX 2020

The Chromaflo team is highlighting four colorant lines at the virtual CAMX 2020, along with three of its thickener lines.

September 22, 2020

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Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it is exhibiting at CAMX 2020, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo, a virtual event set for September 21-24.

Market Trends

Pine Chemicals Benefit from Uptake of Bio-Based Materials

The coatings and adhesives sub-segment accounts for the largest share of the global pine chemicals market, at over 30%.

September 15, 2020

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The global pine chemicals market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of over 5% from 2019-2027 to reach a value of over $19 billion.

SONGWON and First Quality Chemicals Enter Distribution Partnership for Mexico

Under the new agreement, First Quality Chemicals is the exclusive distributor in Mexico for SONGWON’s SONGNOX CS antioxidants, SONGSORB CS ultraviolet absorbers/hindered amine light stabilizers (UVA/HAL), and SONGCURE CS photoinitiators.

September 10, 2020

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SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. recently announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with First Quality Chemicals for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) markets.