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ARKEMA: Thermoplastic Resins

March 12, 2014

This company has introduced its first range of liquid thermoplastic resins under the brand Elium^®.

Will Increasing U.S. Demand for Shale Gas and Tight Oil Affect the Adhesives Industry?

March 11, 2014

Demand for products and services related to the development of shale gas and tight oil resources in the U.S. is forecast to rise 3.5% annually.

Sneak Peek: ExxonMobil to Significantly Expand Tackifier Production

March 6, 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Co. has announced plans to build what is reportedly the world’s largest hydrogenated tackifier manufacturing facility.

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Distributes Robnor Resins Products

February 7, 2014

Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently announced it is a distributor of Robnor Resins products.

Arkema Brings New Coating Resins Plant Online in China

November 21, 2013

Arkema recently announced it has started its new 60,000 metric ton/year emulsions facility on its Changshu platform.

Momentive to Form Specialty Resins Joint Venture

October 24, 2013

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. recently announced that it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd. to form a joint venture.

Hot-melt packaging adhesives performance

Improving Performance of Hot-Melt Packaging Adhesives

Pure monomer resins can help improve the performance of EVA-based carton closure hot-melt packaging adhesives.

P. Rajesh Raja, Ph.D.

October 1, 2013

Carton closure hot-melt packaging adhesives using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer systems have been used for decades due to their availability, formulation latitude and performance attributes. Packaging adhesive formulations typically contain polymer, tackifier resin and wax.

Eastman: Booths 24 and 25

Eastman’s experts have developed, tested, and perfected an extensive line of first-choice, quality resins and plasticizers.

September 24, 2013

Eastman’s experts have developed, tested, and perfected an extensive line of first-choice, quality resins and plasticizers that can help your adhesive perform to specification while meeting the required environmental regulations.

Raw Materials Pricing Could Hamper Global Epoxy Resins Market

September 6, 2013

The global epoxy resins market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.36% over 2012-2016.

Momentive Announces Startup of New Resins Plant in Thailand

August 23, 2013

The plant, reportedly constructed to minimize its potential impact on the surrounding area, significantly increased the company’s capacity to produce acrylic-based resins and service customers locally.