Chemical Activity Continues to Rise The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) expanded 0.4% in August. August 26, 2016 This marks the barometer’s sixth consecutive monthly gain. Read More
Neuheardt Named Emerald Kalama VP, General Manager Emerald Kalama Chemical has appointed Scott Neuheardt vice president and general manager of K-FLEX. August 23, 2016 Neuheardt has nearly 20 years of experience in senior operations and management roles in the specialty chemicals industry.Read More
Gravel Promoted to Emerald Kalama VP Emerald Kalama Chemical has promoted Shamsi Gravel to vice president, global key accounts. August 19, 2016 Gravel has 20 years of experience focused on specialty chemicals. Read More
Dow and DuPont Release Statement Regarding Merger DuPont and The Dow Chemical Co. recently confirmed that the EC has initiated a Phase II review. August 18, 2016 The companies expected a thorough review and are working closely with relevant regulators.Read More
Hogan Named Emerald Kalama VP, General Manager Emerald Kalama Chemical appointed Paul Hogan as vice president and general manager of its benzoates and intermediates (B&I) business. August 4, 2016 In this role, Hogan will be responsible for the strategic direction and all commercial and operational aspects of the business globally.Read More
Gotch Elected to Emerald Board of Directors Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it has elected Edward T. Gotch to serve on the company’s board of directors. July 22, 2016 Gotch is CEO of Emerald Kalama Chemical LLC.Read More
BASF Closes Deal with W.R. Grace Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that BASF has closed the previously announced transaction. July 15, 2016 The transaction includes technologies, patents, trademarks and the transfer of BASF's production plants.Read More
Univar, Angus Sign Distributor Agreement Angus Chemical Co. and Univar USA Inc. recently announced that they have entered into a new distribution agreement. July 11, 2016 Univar will become the sole distributor for Angus products sold to the markets covered under the agreement.Read More
Acme-Hardesty and Temix Oleo Sign Distributor Agreement Acme-Hardesty and Temix Oleo have signed an agreement for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the U.S. June 20, 2016 Temix Oleo SRL and Acme-Hardesty have signed a letter of intent for Acme-Hardesty to distribute Temix Oleo products in the U.S.Read More
Novomer Completes Commercial-Scale Polyols Trials Novomer Inc. recently announced the completion of two successful commercial-scale rigid foam trials. June 16, 2016 The trials were conducted at the ce|de|pa testing facility in Tudela, Spain. Read More