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German Adhesive Association Releases Trends in Key Adhesive Raw Materials Report

Demand for base chemicals remains high in Asia and the U.S.

April 20, 2017

Business barometers indicate that the world economy is performing robustly, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe.

Elevance Announces Licensing Agreement with Chemtura

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. recently announced a licensing agreement with Chemtura.

April 18, 2017

Chemtura will have global rights to develop, derivatize, manufacture, use and sell products incorporating the Elevance Aria WTP technology in lubricant applications.

Isoprene Market to Reach Nearly $3 Billion by 2021

Europe is estimated to be the leading market for isoprene.

April 18, 2017

The isoprene market was valued at $1.93 billion in 2015.

Green and Bio Polyols Market Worth $4.71 Billion by 2021

Polyether polyols is the largest by type market in the global green and bio polyols market.

April 14, 2017

The green and bio polyols market was valued at $2.63 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $4.71 billion by 2021.

KRATON CORP.: Tackifier

April 11, 2017

The tackifier is a bio-based material for use in formulating premium packaging hot-melt adhesives.

Editor's Memo

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.

April 3, 2017

This month’s issue is all about materials. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February

Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries.

April 3, 2017

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in February.

ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Global Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity by 250,000 Tons Per Year

Demand for hydrocarbon fluids is reportedly increasing globally due to strong growth in the industrial sector.

March 30, 2017

The capacity expansions will help the company produce higher volumes of differentiated fluids, as well as a broader portfolio of hydrocarbon fluids.

Oxea Opens Second Propanol Unit in Texas

The new unit is scheduled to come on stream in 2018.

March 20, 2017

Oxea recently announced it has started the construction of a new world-scale propanol unit at its production site at Bay City, Texas.

Plaza Group Acquires Truth Chemical

“The addition of Truth Chemical is an opportunity for immediate growth in clientele, an expansion of our product portfolio and expansion into industries not currently serviced,” said Randy Velarde, president and founder of The Plaza Group.

February 27, 2017

The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing firm, recently announced it has acquired Truth Chemical.