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WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market to Reach $3.8 Billion

Silicone sealants occupied the largest share, with over 32% of the volume in 2016.

August 18, 2017

The global automotive adhesives and sealants market is expected to reach $3.89 billion by 2021.

Dow Automotive Receives Honda Supplier Award

In North America, Dow Automotive received an Excellence in Innovation award for OEM suppliers.

August 17, 2017

Dow Automotive Systems recently received top supplier recognition from Honda R&D Americas Inc. and Honda Brazil.

Sadara Announces Commissioning of Final Plant in Phase

The company’s polyols plant came on-stream in late July.

August 16, 2017

Sadara Chemical Co. recently celebrated the commissioning of the last of its 26 plants.

Global Vinyl Acetate Market to Reach Nearly $12 Billion

Growth in the global vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market is attributed to increasing use of adhesives in construction sector, along with rising plastic packaging demand across the globe by various industries

August 16, 2017

The global vinyl acetate monomer market is projected to reach $11.93 billion by 2026.

Simpson Joins Union Tool

Simpson joins his brother, Chas Simpson, as a member of the fourth generation to be working at Union Tool.

August 15, 2017

The Union Tool Corp. recently welcomed another member of the fourth generation to its family-owned business.

Bausch, Blinn Appointed to Kraton Board of Directors

Bausch is the global vice president, global industrial coatings at PPG Industries Inc.

August 15, 2017

Kraton Corp. recently announced the appointment of Shelley Bausch and Mark Blinn to the company's board of directors.

SASCO Chemical Acquires Michelman Wood Release Products

Michelman will reportedly continue to manufacture the acquired products for PSG while the production capacity is ramped up at PSG production facilities.

August 14, 2017

SASCO Chemical recently announced that it has acquired the wood release agent product line of Michelman Inc.

GreenMantra Receives $2.2 Million for Polymer Development

A demonstration plant will be constructed at GreenMantra's existing manufacturing complex in Brantford, Ontario.

August 14, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced it will receive $2.2 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to be used toward construction of a demonstration plant.

SOCMA Applauds EPA on Addressing Backlog of Pre-Manufacture Notices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed review of the backlog of more than 600 pre-manufacture notices (PMNs) on new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

August 11, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Scott Pruitt on addressing backlog of pre-manufacture notices.