Raw Materials and Chemicals

IMCD Receives Great Place To Work Certification

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:37:55 -0400

IMCD Group has received the Great Place To Work^® certification for its operations in the United States for the third year in 2026.

Univar Solutions Expands Reach in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives with New Acquisition

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:48:43 -0400

Univar Solutions LLC recently announced the acquisition of H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives.

Resilience in a Time of Change

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Read how adaptation is becoming the defining characteristic of today's chemicals industry — and why staying agile will be critical for future success.

3M Glass Bubbles in Caulks and Sealant Applications

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Read this evaluation of one 3M glass bubble, and learn how it compares it to a standard mineral filler in a white water based acrylic caulk and silicone sealant formulation.

Huntsman Declares Quarterly Dividend as Olin Merger Advances

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Huntsman Corp. has declared a third-quarter 2026 cash dividend.

Arkema Posts Strong Second Quarter Despite Middle East Challenges

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:54:27 -0400

Despite challenges related to the conflict in the Middle East, Arkema reported a solid second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA increasing 7.4% year over year to €391 million (approx. $445.5 million).

Ashland Expands Board Following Cooperation Agreement with Ancora

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:24:02 -0400

Ashland Inc. recently announced the appointment of two new independent members to its board of directors and the formation of a Capital Allocation Advisory Committee.

Gehring Montgomery Announces Distribution Partnership for the United States

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:36:45 -0400

Specialty chemical distributor Gehring Montgomery Inc. recently announced a new strategic partnership with Lorama Group.

Huntsman Reports Higher Q2 Revenue as Olin Merger Advances

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:06:55 -0400

Huntsman Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $1.663 billion, a net loss attributable to Huntsman of $6 million, adjusted net income attributable to Huntsman of break-even.

Trinseo Grows Acrylic Latex Portfolio for CASE Applications

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:56:31 -0400

Specialty material solutions provider Trinseo has expanded its acrylic latex binders platform for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction (CASE) applications.

GracoRoberts Receives Strategic Investment from Tinicum

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:20:59 -0400

Specialty chemicals distributor GracoRoberts announced a strategic investment from Tinicum L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Inc.

Univar Solutions Expands EMEA CASE Distribution with Interpur Acquisition

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:12:49 -0400

Univar Solutions LLC has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe.

Raw Material Costs Prompt Oxea Price Increase

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:08:43 -0400

In response to increasing raw material costs and current market conditions, Oxea will increase prices for several products effective August 1, 2026, or as contracts allow.

The ChemQuest Group Names Robb Lovegrove CEO

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:38:48 -0400

The ChemQuest Group has named Robert (Robb) Lovegrove CEO, making him the third chief executive in the company's 50-year history.

Adhesion Society Calls for Abstracts

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:47:54 -0400

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

Michelin ResiCare, Axens Partner on Bio-based Building Block for Adhesives

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:59:50 -0400

Michelin ResiCare and Axens have entered into exclusive discussions to establish a strategic partnership focused on a technology for producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a bio-based building block for green chemistry.

Covestro and BYD Announce Strategic Partnership for Mobility, Energy, and Advanced Technologies

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:13 -0400

Materials manufacturer Covestro and BYD, one of the world’s leading new energy vehicle producers, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership.

OXEA Moves Ahead with Major Capacity Expansion at Texas Plant

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:36:01 -0400

OXEA recently announced a final decision for a major capacity expansion at its Bay City, Texas production site.

Reshoring, Risk, and U.S. Manufacturing in an Uncertain World

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As companies consider moving manufacturing back to the United States, the investment required for critical reshoring efforts is significant.

IMCD Announces Plans to Acquire Merit Solution

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:54 -0400

IMCD N.V. has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Merit Solution Co. Ltd, a distributor of additives serving the plastics and compounding industry in Thailand.

Bodo Möller Chemie Supports Aerospace and Specialty Chemicals Markets in India with New Facility

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:31:55 -0400

In response to a growing aerospace market in the region, Bodo Möller Chemie has opened a new warehouse for aerospace and specialty chemicals in Bengaluru, India.

Covestro Finalizes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Sites

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Covestro has completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas.

Covestro Announces MDI Investment Program

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:14:25 -0400

Covestro recently announced a strategic methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) investment program to reinforce its global leadership position and strengthen supply security.

Reinforcing Bio-Based Epoxy Adhesives with Recycled Fillers

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Read this study that investigates the feasibility of developing a structural bio-based adhesive utilizing DGEVA as a base material, reinforced with recycled carbon fibers and mineral wool waste derived mainly from demolished buildings.

Kuraray Marks 100 Years

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:12:34 -0400

Kuraray Co., Ltd. marked its 100^th anniversary on June 24, 2026, and held a commemorative ceremony on the same day.

BRB INTERNATIONAL: Adhesion Promoter

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:58:09 -0400

BRB Silanil 299 is a high-performance phenyl-functional trimethoxysilane characterized by the combination of a hydrophobic phenyl group with hydrolysable methoxysilane groups.

Expert Warns Manufacturers: Don’t Confuse AI Tools with Effective SIOP Processes

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:56:20 -0400

Supply chain expert, Lisa Anderson, explains why successful planning requires process, people, data and cross-functional alignment — not just technology.

CPI Announces Keynote Speaker for 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:45:24 -0400

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council announced that Victoria King Meyer will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

ECONIC TECHNOLOGIES: High-Performance Polyols

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:35:27 -0400

The new high-performance CO₂ polyols enter the market through the company’s manufacturing partners in the United States and China.

Encina and BASF Collaborate on Advancement of Circular Chemicals

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:22:04 -0400

Circular chemicals producer Encina Development Group LLC recently executed a strategic collaboration agreement with BASF.