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BASF Announces Price Increase for Kaolin Product Portfolio

April 19, 2021

BASF’s Kaolin business is implementing a 10% price increase across its entire product portfolio.

Sika Begins Production of Epoxy Resins in Qatar, Expands Capacity for Concrete Admixtures

Local production facilities will allow Sika to comply with Qatar's state sourcing policy that stipulates preference be given to domestically manufactured products.

April 16, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has started manufacturing epoxy resins and has expanded its production capacity for concrete admixtures in Qatar.

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Patenting Considerations for Composition Inventions in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Incorporating compositions into process or assembly/device claims, although restrictive, can afford some protection. But is it enough?

Sapna Blackburn Ph.D.

April 15, 2021

The global adhesives and sealants market grew from approximately $45 billion in 2010 to around $63 billion last year, according to The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s recently released “2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants, with a Global Overview.” During this period, over 200 patent applications (simple family groups) in the technical fields of adhesives and sealants were filed across the five major IP jurisdictions (US, EU, CN, JP, KR).

Admix Appoints Hansen Chief Operating Officer to Spearhead Lean Initiatives

Hansen will work to advance the manufacturing, assembly, supply chain, and regulatory compliance efficiencies at Admix through lean principles and process improvement methodologies.

April 15, 2021

Admix, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Thom Hansen as chief operating officer.

Dow Named One of the 2021 100 Best Companies to Work For

Dow reports that it is the only materials science company to make the list.

April 15, 2021

For the first time, Dow has earned a place on the Great Place to Work^® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® list, ranking #99.

RPM Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter

Net sales for the fiscal 2021 third quarter were almost $1.3 billion, an increase of 8.1% over the nearly $1.2 billion reported a year ago.

April 13, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 third quarter, ended February 28, 2021.

Schreiner Group Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Chinese Site

The facility produces products for both the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.

April 12, 2021

Schreiner Group recently announced that its manufacturing facility in the Fengpu, China, is celebrating its fifth anniversary.

Douglas to Resign as Huntsman CFO

The company has initiated a search for a permanent chief financial officer and is evaluating both internal and external candidates.

April 12, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that Sean Douglas notified the company he intends to resign as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2021.