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Huber Silica Business Sale to Evonik Complete

The $630 million transaction transfers ownership of the HEM Silica facilities in North America, Europe and Asia to Evonik.

September 7, 2017

The J.M. Huber Corp. has completed the sale of the Silica business unit of Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) to Evonik Industries AG.

Dow and DuPont Merger Complete

The combined entity is operating as a holding company under the name DowDuPont™ with three divisions: agriculture, materials science and specialty products.

September 6, 2017

DowDuPont™ recently announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between The Dow Chemical Co. and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., effective August 31.

H.B. Fuller to Acquire Royal Adhesives & Sealants

The transaction is expected to close as soon as October.

September 6, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Royal Adhesives & Sealants.

CHT Group Acquires ICM Silicones Group

ICM Silicones Group consists of five separate operating subsidiaries.

September 5, 2017

CHT Group recently announced the acquisition of ICM Silicones Group; headquartered in Cassopolis, Mich.

Aerospace Adhesives and Sealants Market to Be Worth $954.7 Million by 2022

The market is reportedly driven by the rising demand for aerospace adhesives and sealants from OEMs and MROs in the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors.

September 5, 2017

The aerospace adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $732 million in 2017 to $954.7 million by 2022.

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Houston Facilities Undamaged by Hurricane

Its Pasadena plant was shut down on August 26 and production will be temporarily halted.

September 1, 2017

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals recently announced that both of its Houston area facilities are undamaged as of August 30 and that all of its employees are safe.

Kraton Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Employee donations to qualified Hurricane Harvey relief charities will also be matched, up to $25,000.

September 1, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announces a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross in response to communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Explosions and Smoke Reported at Arkema Inc. Crosby Plant

Product is stored in multiple locations on the site, and a threat of additional explosion remains.

August 31, 2017

At approximately 2 a.m. CDT today, the company was notified of two explosions and black smoke coming from its Crosby, Texas, plant.

Wacker Marks 40 Years in Brazil

Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda. was established in São Paulo in 1977.

August 31, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Brazil-based South American headquarters.

Nordson Sealant Equipment Relocates

The relocation reportedly highlights a significant investment the company is making in manufacturing operations and capabilities.

August 30, 2017

Nordson Corp. recently announced the relocation of its Nordson Sealant Equipment line of business from Plymouth, Mich., to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in Wixom, Mich.