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Dow to Sell Acetone Derivatives Business to Altivia

The divestiture includes production assets located in Institute, W.Va., in addition to the site infrastructure, land, and utilities.
August 21, 2019
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Dow recently announced that it has reached an agreement for the divestiture of its Acetone Derivatives business to Altivia Ketones & Additives, LLC, an affiliate of Altivia, a privately held producer of chemicals headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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Ashland Receives Remaining Regulatory Approvals Related to the Sale of its Composites Business and Butanediol Facility

The companies continue to expect a closing in the late summer of 2019.
August 20, 2019
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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has received the remaining regulatory approvals needed to close the previously announced sale of certain assets of Ashland’s Composites business and butanediol facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises Holdings Limited.


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Huntsman to Sell Chemical Intermediates and Surfactants Businesses to Indorama Ventures for $2.1 Billion

Under the terms of the agreement, Indorama Ventures would acquire Huntsman’s manufacturing facilities located in Port Neches, Texas; Dayton, Texas; Chocolate Bayou, Texas; Ankleshwar, India; and Botany, Australia.
August 14, 2019
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Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its chemical intermediates businesses, which includes PO/MTBE, and its surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures in a transaction valued at $2.076 billion.
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EVONIK: Online Product Recommender and Toolbox

The new VISIOMER Toolbox online self-service portal was reportedly launched to make it easier for customers to find the right solution for their application needs.
August 13, 2019
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Evonik recently announced that its Specialty Methacrylate Monomers group has launched an online product recommender and VISIOMER® Toolbox.


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Chromaflo Acquires Liquid Colours’ Dispersion Division

The newly acquired colorant dispersion division reportedly includes pigment dispersions and colorant technologies for decorative paint point of sale, in-plant systems, industrial coatings, and other applications that will be integrated into Chromaflo’s recently built plant in Johannesburg.
August 5, 2019
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Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has concluded a purchase agreement with Liquid Colours (Pty.) Limited of South Africa.
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9/16/19 to 9/17/19
Boston, Ma
Boston, MA
United States

Chemicals Management for Electronics and Electricals USA 2019

This two-day conference offers the latest information and advice on chemical restrictions in electronics and electricals.

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Industry

9/18/19 to 9/19/19
Chicago, Il
Chicago, IL
United States

4th Future of Surfactants Summit North America

During this new North American edition, the conference will explore the current state of the surfactants industry with topics such as Raw Materials Supply & Demand, Regulatory Issues & Supply Chain Activity, Analysis of Bio-Based Surfactants, and Evolution of Performance & Applications.

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Industry

9/23/19 to 9/25/19
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

2019 Formulation Science Short Course

This course will deliver a comprehensive and highly practical formulation science platform, illustrated using case studies in reactive, hot-melt, and aqueous formulations by experts in adhesives and coatings.

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Industry

3/9/20 to 3/11/20
Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL
United States
Contact: http://www.radtech.org

RadTech 2020 UV+EB Technology Expo & Conference

The Association for UV+EB Technology is excited to announce the dates and location for the RadTech 2020 UV+EB Technology Expo and Conference, taking place March 9-11, 2020 at Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL.

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Industry

9/30/20 to 10/2/20
Portland, Ore.
Portland, OR
United States

International Conference on Wood Adhesives 2020

The International Conference on Wood Adhesives is a technical conference on advances in adhesion of wood and biomass.

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