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.
Last week, news about Henkel opening an Innovation and Interaction Center (IIC) for 3D printing received the most reader interest.
July 9, 2018
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.
During May, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry gained 0.4 percentage points.
July 6, 2018
The global chemical industry continued on a good note as the second quarter progressed, according to data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council.
The new 140,000-tonnes-per-year butyl plant will produce premium halobutyl rubber.
June 27, 2018
ExxonMobil recently announced it has begun production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and halobutyl rubber at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.
The force majeure was the result of two independent events during the week of January 14, which impacted production at the Geismar, La., manufacturing facility.
May 14, 2018
BASF recently announced has lifted the force majeure on 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives in North America.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.
May 10, 2018
Astorg and Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that Astorg has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGM Resins.