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High-Temperature Sealants Market to Be Worth $3.56 Billion by 2022

The high-temperature sealants market is witnessing moderate growth suggested to be due to their extreme temperature resistant properties, the increasing production of automobiles, and increasing demand from emerging economies.

July 21, 2017

The high-temperature sealants market was valued at $2.71 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $3.56 billion by 2022.

H.B. Fuller Acquires Brazilian Adhesives Manufacturer

The company expects to finalize the transaction in the next 30-60 days.

July 20, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently signed an agreement to purchase adhesives company Adecol Ind. Química Limitada.

BASF Begins Plasticizer Production in Texas

The plant reportedly enables BASF to respond to the growing demand for non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers in North America.

July 20, 2017

BASF recently started the production of Palatinol® DOTP (dioctyl terephthalate), a general purpose plasticizer, at its Pasadena, Texas, facility.

Arkema Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory

The agreement bolts Canada onto Palmer Holland’s current territory of the entire U.S.

July 19, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has been given national coverage for Canada by Arkema Functional Polyolefins.

Varela de la Rosa Appointed STI Polymer Technical Director

As the new technical director, Varela will lead STI’s research and development team in creating new products and advanced formulations.

July 19, 2017

STI Polymer recently announced that Luis Varela de la Rosa, Ph.D., has been appointed as technical director.

Pilot Chemical Acquires ATRP Solutions

The acquisition expands Pilot's proprietary technologies in the oil field chemicals, lubricant additives and paints and coatings markets.

July 18, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has purchased ATRP Solutions Inc. (ATRP), located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Knubley Joins CNX Distribution as Account Manager

Knubley joins with more than 27 years of distribution sales in the chemical business.

July 18, 2017

CNX Distribution recently announced the addition of Rick Knubley as its newest account manager.

Hyde Named D.B. Becker Account Manager

For more than 19 years, Hyde has served the coatings and thermoset plastics industries in various product development, technical service, and technical management roles.

July 17, 2017

D.B. Becker recently announced the appointment David Hyde to the position of account manager.