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Stepan Expands Georgia Facility

The expansion will reportedly add an additional 20% of polyester resin manufacturing output to the existing manufacturing capabilities.

March 13, 2018

Stepan recently announce the capacity expansion of its Columbus, Ga., facility.

U.S. Chemical Production Has Soft Start

During January, chemical output reportedly fell in all regions.

March 6, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals to Form Petrochemicals Joint Venture

The joint venture will commence subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

February 23, 2018

Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corp. have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

2018 Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook

Our supplier index, and resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants.

February 7, 2018

This issue features ASI’s 17th annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, a purchasing and applications resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, and indexes suppliers of those materials

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Industry leaders weigh in on what’s happening in this often tumultuous sector of the adhesives and sealants industry.

Teresa McPherson

February 7, 2018

How is the increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry affecting the industry?

Editor's Memo

Focus on Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2018

We’re all about raw materials this month. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Fosnough Appointed Epoxy Interest Group Managing Director

Fosnough will be responsible for all operations of the Epoxy Interest Group of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.

January 29, 2018

The Epoxy Interest Group recently announced that Pete Fosnough has been appointed managing director.

SABIC Acquires 24.99% Stake in Clariant

The acquisition of these stakes reportedly makes SABIC the largest Clariant shareholder.

January 29, 2018

Clariant recently announced the investment by chemical industry peer and partner SABIC, which has acquired a 24.99% stake in Clariant.

KRATON: New Website

January 15, 2018

This company recently announced the launch of its new corporate website.

Fourth Quarter Chemicals Production Continues at Strong Pace

During November, capacity utilization in the global business of chemistry gained 0.4 percentage points to 81%, up from 80.3% last November.

January 12, 2018

Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council shows that growth in global chemistry during November was buoyed by a synchronized upswing in the global economy.