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ExxonMobil and SABIC Agree to Proceed with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Project

The joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, called Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, received final environmental regulatory approval in June 2019 to build an ethane steam cracker, two polyethylene, units and a monoethylene glycol unit.
June 19, 2019
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ExxonMobil and SABIC recently announced the decision to proceed with the construction of a chemical facility and a 1.8 Mt ethane steam cracker in San Patricio County, Texas.
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Eastman Expands DEHA Capacity at St. Gabriel Site

Diethylhydroxylamine is used primarily in water treatment and in the production of various polymers, such as styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).
June 18, 2019
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Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced the successful completion of a de-bottlenecking of its diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) unit in St. Gabriel, La.
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Jonsson to Take the Reins at Covestro in 2020

Haakan Jonsson joined Covestro in 1992 as a scientist, working at the company’s North American headquarters in Pittsburgh.
June 14, 2019
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Covestro LLC recently announced that its current president, Haakan Jonsson, Ph.D., will also take over as chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2020.
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H.B. Fuller to Sell Surfactants, Thickeners, and Dispersants Business to Tiarco

H.B. Fuller’s surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business, based in Dalton, Ga., had fiscal year 2018 sales of approximately $25 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million.
June 13, 2019
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H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business to Tiarco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co., Inc., for $71 million.
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Industry

7/10/19 to 7/11/19
The International Centre, Telford
St Quentin Gate, Telford TF3 4JH
Telford
United Kingdom
Contact: Adam Moore

The Advanced Materials Show

Bringing together OEMs, materials manufacturers and the entire research, development, and manufacturing supply chain, The Advanced Materials Show will showcase the latest in high-performance materials technology for a range of applications, including automotive, aerospace, energy, and electronics.

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Industry

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

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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