This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Global fumed silica sales were likely to surpass 335,000 mt in 2018, up from 323,733 mt in 2017.

Archroma recently announced that its Pakistan affiliate has been named Employer of the Year in the multinationals segment in a nationwide contest organized by the Employers Federation of Pakistan.

Cancarb Ltd. recently announced that it will be proceeding immediately with an expansion of its thermal carbon black production capacity.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced its plans to build a new pigment dispersion manufacturing facility.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the acquisition of Central de Colores Plásticos’ (CECOPLAS) colorants business.

Mandy Smith joins D.B. Becker as an account manager covering the southeast territory.