Crystalline silica-free fillers are available for use in paints, sealants, adhesives, plastics, rubber and concrete.

Clariant Additives recently announced an expanded partnership with Palmer Holland for the business unit additives in Canada. 

Covestro recently began operations at a new production facility for aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at its Dormagen site.

Organizers recently reported that pre-registered attendance for the 2017 Chem Show has jumped 35% from the previous year’s event.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced that Chemours’ Opteon™ 1100 received the 2017 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Global consumption of the five leading additives in coatings and inks in 2017 is a projected 2.7 billion lbs., worth over $5 billion.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index was flat in August, following strong gains in July (1.2%) and June (0.8%), as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

The global paint additives market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.12% during the period 2017-2021, according to a recent report.

Imerys recently announced it has opened a new, 30,000-sq-ft global Science and Technology Center in Suwanee, Ga.