Raw Materials and Chemicals

PFLAUMER BROTHERS: Hardner

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:49:12 -0400

This nonyl phenol-free and benzyl alcohol-free formulation is designed for fast-setting epoxy adhesives and repair systems.

SI Group Announces Leadership Transition

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:15:48 -0400

SI Group has appointed Marcello Boldrini as chief executive officer, effective October 19, 2026.

Arkema Officially Opens the Expansion of R&D Center in Shanghai

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:49:35 -0400

The center will enable synergies among teams and co-development with customers in China and across Asia.

Oxea Announces Freight Adder Adjustment for North America

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:22:01 -0400

Oxea announced that due to rising diesel fuel costs and the resulting impact on transportation expenses, the company has implemented an adjustment to its existing freight adder for truck and rail shipments in North America.

Evonik and Partners Launch Polyurethane Recycling Initiative in Japan

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:27:48 -0400

Evonik has partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corp. and Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan.

Pilot Chemical Company Names VP of Growth and Innovation

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:53:22 -0400

The new vice president of growth and innovation will lead Pilot’s enterprise growth agenda, overseeing innovation and commercialization, market development, technical service, strategic partnerships, and inorganic growth.

Arkema Inaugurates Acrylic Acid Purification Unit in Carling

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:11:12 -0400

Arkema has inaugurated a new acrylic acid purification unit featuring an innovative process at its Carling site in France.

ChemQuest Adds Strategic Growth and Operations Leader to Team

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:52:49 -0400

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that Anthony J. Wilson is assuming a new role as a director, bringing strategic growth and operations acumen to the firm.

ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS: Acrylic Polymer

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:36:57 -0400

This high-solids, acrylic polymer is designed to help formulators tackle adhesion and shear challenges.

Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Scientific Breakthroughs

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We are benefiting from generations of investment in science, but will the next generation inherit the same opportunities? A look at research, scientific talent, and the importance of investing beyond our own horizon.

Adhesion Society Extends Deadline for 2027 Annual Meeting Abstract Submissions

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:30:16 -0400

The Adhesion Society has extended the deadline for industry professionals to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the 2027 program for its Annual Meeting.

Distribution Strategies to Improve Cost and Cash Flow

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As costs rise and interest rates remain elevated, distributors must find opportunities to reduce costs, free up cash, and increase productivity while continuing to provide high levels of customer service.

iGM Opens Flagship Office for APAC Business in Shanghai

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:41:48 -0400

iGM Resins has opened the company’s new Shanghai office, located in the Hongkou District of Shanghai.

Univar Solutions Makes Time’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2026 List

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:26:36 -0400

Univar Solutions LLC has been recognized on Time magazine's list of Best Companies for Future Leaders 2026.

Kraton Receives EcoVadis Platinum Award for Sixth Consecutive Year

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:18:08 -0400

Kraton Corp. has maintained its EcoVadis Platinum rating for its sustainability management system.

DuPont, Chemours and Corteva Reach Agreement to Resolve PFAS-Related Claims in North Carolina

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:06 -0400

DuPont, together with The Chemours Co., and Corteva Inc. and its subsidiary EIDP Inc., has entered into a settlement with the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities that were excluded from the U.S. Public Water System Class Settlement approved in 2024.

New Hydrogen Unit Begins Operation at Arkema’s Jarrie Site

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:35:15 -0400

Arkema has commissioned a new hydrogen production unit at its Jarrie, France, site, marking the first phase of a major investment plan extending through 2028.

BASF in Exploratory Talks Regarding Potential Evonik Takeover

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:02:49 -0400

BASF has confirmed that the company is in exploratory talks with Evonik and RAG-Stiftung, Evonik’s largest shareholder, regarding a potential takeover of Evonik.

Responding to High Energy Prices, INEOS Idles Europe's Last World-Scale Acetyls Plant

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

INEOS recently announced that it is idling all three of its world-scale chemical plants in Hull, UK, as energy prices hit twelve times those in America.

Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From lightweight substrates to digital development tools, multiple trends are changing how adhesives and sealants are formulated and manufactured.

Oxea Announces Price Increases for Oxo Intermediates

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:12:09 -0400

Citing supply and demand, sustained increases in raw material and energy costs, and supply chain costs, Oxea announced that it will increase prices for certain oxo intermediates.

Evonik to Close Two Sites in Germany

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Evonik plans to close two smaller sites in Germany by next year.

ZymoChem Collaborates with Los Alamos National Laboratory in Development of Bio-Based Adipic Acid

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A collaboration administered through the Agile BioFoundry accelerates strain engineering in ZymoChem’s carbon-conserving pathway to bio-based nylon.

Arkema Appoints Senior Vice President High Performance Polymers and Fluorogases

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:33:08 -0400

François Desné is joining Arkema as senior vice president, high performance polymers and fluorogases, and a member of the group’s executive committee.

ZymoChem Resumes $5M Bio-Manufacturing Program

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:16:06 -0400

The company has been notified that previously paused work under a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program is officially back on.

Perstorp Announces Price Increases for Polyols and Oxo Chemicals

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:03:01 -0400

Perstorp recently announced price increases for its polyols, oxo chemicals and plasticizers.

Arkema Secures New Glacial Acrylic Acid Storage Capacity in Korea

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:36:45 -0400

Arkema has secured new tank storage capacity of 3,000 m³ for glacial acrylic acid (GAA) at the Ulsan HDOT terminal in Korea.

BASF and UPC Announce Expanded LowPCF Partnership for Plasticizer Feedstocks

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:38:37 -0400

The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of BASF’s LowPCF products and support UPC in addressing evolving sustainability requirements.

PFLAUMER BROTHERS: Curing Agent

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:34:45 -0400

TERAMINE^® 914SF from Pflaumer Brothers is modified aliphatic amine curing agent designed for use with bisphenol A and bisphenol F epoxy resins.

Covestro Expands pMDI Portfolio

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:12:35 -0400

Covestro is expanding its pMDI (polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) portfolio in Europe.