Ingevity to Acquire Perstop Caprolactone Division Ingevity expects to close on the transaction late in the first quarter of 2019. December 13, 2018 Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Perstorp Holding AB. Read More
Elkem Silicones to Open R&D Center in France The new site is anticipated to be operational at the end of 2020. December 13, 2018 Elkem Silicones recently announced plans to build a new research and development center.Read More
MAPEI Opens East Africa Subsidiary The office joins existing MAPEI facilities in Egypt, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. December 12, 2018 MAPEI Group recently announced it has grown to include 87 subsidiaries with the addition of Mapei East Africa Ltd. Read More
Growing Construction Industry to Drive Polymer Binders Market The global construction output is projected to grow by 85% to reach $15.5 trillion by 2030. December 12, 2018 The polymer binders market is estimated to be $24.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $35 billion by 2023. Read More
Meridian Adhesives Group Purchases Evans Adhesive Arsenal Capital Partners created Meridian earlier this year as its new platform in the global adhesives and sealants sector. December 11, 2018 Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the acquisition of Evans Adhesive Corp.Read More
ASC Seeks Innovation Awards Nominations The deadline for submissions for the 2019 Innovation Award is January 31, 2019. December 11, 2018 The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it is accepting nominations for its Innovation Awards.Read More
3M to Include Sustainability in All New Products The new requirement is reportedly the first goal of the company’s new sustainability focus that CEO Mike Roman announced Nov. 15. December 11, 2018 3M recently announced that, starting in 2019, all new products it launches will be required to have a Sustainability Value Commitment.Read More
Pritchett Hired as Hexcel Aerospace Americas President Pritchett joins Hexcel from E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. December 10, 2018 Hexcel Corp. recently announced that Colleen Pritchett has joined the company as president, aerospace, Americas. Read More
Sartomer Marks 50 Years at West Chester Production Facility The facility produces specialty chemical building blocks used by other manufacturers. December 10, 2018 Sartomer recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its West Chester, Pa., production plant.Read More
Laminating Adhesives Market to Rise Nearly 7% The market is expected to witness growth owing to the increasing demand for laminating adhesives. December 10, 2018 The laminating adhesives market size is projected to grow from $2.5 billion in 2018 to $3.4 billion by 2023.Read More