raw materials | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Hexion Inc. Plans to Expand Production at Pernis Site

The planned expansion will occur over the next three years with production start-up anticipated in late 2024.

December 30, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced plans to expand production of epichlorohydrin (ECH) at its Pernis, the Netherlands, manufacturing site.

Decontaminating Landfills

Could the decontamination of landfills and open dumpsites really prove to be profitable?

Joan Mantini

April 11, 2018

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In his dissertation Yahya Jani, Ph.D., indicates that the extraction of valuable materials from hazardous waste could possibly contribute to the reduction in the overuse of natural resources on Earth.

Ecolabeling in Turkey

The ecolabel system starts with reviewing the procurement of raw materials

Joan Mantini

January 10, 2018

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In an effort to enable consumers to identify environment-friendly products, as well as to encourage energy efficiency, waste minimization and sustainable products for manufacturers, a Turkish organization has created an ecolabel certification system.

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers' Guide

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2017

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Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

2017 Materials and Chemicals Overview

The coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) segment is growing at a CAGR of over 5%.

September 1, 2017

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The global specialty chemicals market is expected to reach $1.79 trillion by 2025, according to a recent report by Grand View Research Inc. The growing popularity of high-value chemicals that are crucial to developing novel products is reportedly a major driving factor for the industry.

BASF declares force majeure on PolyTHF in North America

March 22, 2017

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BASF has declared force majeure in North America on PolyTHF® following an event that impacted production in its Tetrahydrofuran (THF) manufacturing unit in Geismar, Louisiana.

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers' Guide

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2016

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Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.