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Gabriel Performance Products Acquires Royce International

The acquisition of Royce reportedly expands Gabriel’s offerings of solutions for the coatings, adhesives, and composites markets.

April 10, 2018

Gabriel Performance Products recently announced the acquisition of Royce International, a supplier of specialty epoxy resins, diluents, curing agents, and additives.

U.S. Chemical Production Drops Slightly in February

During February, chemical output reportedly moved lower in all regions, except the Northeast which saw a small gain and the Mid-Atlantic and West Coast regions that experienced flat growth.

March 23, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) eased by 0.1% in February, following a 0.3% decline in January, and a 2.3% gain in December, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

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in-adhesives Symposium a Success

Topics discussed included automotive, lightweight, medical science/health and natural resources.

March 21, 2018

Over 100 delegates from 21 countries participated in the symposium on adhesives and industrial adhesives technology.

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.